Quality Senior Supervisor

Leprino; Lemoore (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life, medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Paid parental leave

Vacation and paid holidays

Job summary

Leprino in Lemoore is seeking a Senior Quality Supervisor to ensure food safety and quality consistency across operations. This role involves mentoring a quality team, planning staffing, and monitoring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of experience in quality management within food manufacturing and knowledge of HACCP and SQF systems. Competitive salaries, bonuses, and extensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of quality or food safety experience in a regulated environment.
• One year leading or mentoring teams in a quality setting.
• Knowledge of SQF and sanitation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Quality Execution activities to maintain food safety.
• Mentor Quality team through training in food safety standards.
• Prepare for audits supporting regulatory and customer needs.
• Monitor department performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Food safety compliance

Quality standards coaching

Data investigation

HACCP

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science or related

Master’s degree in food science or related (preferred)

Tools

Statistical process control methods

Microbiological testing

Job description

Within our 1000-person manufacturing facility in Lemoore - Leprino is seeking a Senior Quality Supervisor to lead plant‑based quality execution across daily operations. This role partners with plant leaders and employees to reinforce food safety practices, coach quality standards on the floor, and resolve execution gaps so products are made safely, accurately, and consistently.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $104,000 and $119,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 12%.

What You'll Do:

• Build and guide daily Quality Execution activities that keep food safety and product quality consistent across every shift.
• Plan and coordinate staffing to support production needs while improving labor and workflow efficiency.
• Coach and mentor Quality team members through hands‑on training in food safety, GMPs, SQF, CCPs, sanitation, and personal safety.
• Review quality data, investigate nonconformances, and write clear root cause and corrective action plans that prevent repeat issues.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to keep quality standards clear, practical, and achievable.
• Prepare for and support regulatory, customer, and internal audits by maintaining accurate documentation and execution readiness.
• Oversee sanitation program effectiveness, environmental monitoring, and microbiological testing to protect product integrity.
• Respond to customer‑related quality issues by gathering facts, coordinating follow‑up, and supporting timely responses.
• Reinforce plant policies consistently while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Monitor department performance and identify opportunities for quality improvement, cost control, and operational efficiencies.
• Support recall readiness activities, traceability reviews, and training drills to ensure preparedness.
• Encourage open communication by answering questions, addressing concerns, and supporting employee development every day.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, dairy science, microbiology, chemistry, or a closely related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Six or more years of quality or food safety experience in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
• One or more years of experience leading, training, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, sanitation programs, and food safety compliance systems used in plant operations.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master’s degree in food science, dairy science, microbiology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Quality Execution or QC leadership experience in dairy or cheese manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting regulatory, customer, or certification audits and preparing plants for successful outcomes.
• Familiarity with microbiological testing, environmental monitoring programs, and statistical process control methods.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries and bonuses
• Life, medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Wellness incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Vacation
• Ten paid holidays
• Sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Annual merit increases
• LFC Profit‑Sharing & 401(k) plan