Sanitation Supervisor

Leprino; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits (health/dental/

Vision coverage

Job summary

Leprino in Lubbock, Texas, is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead plant sanitation, hygiene execution, and food safety support across daily operations.

You will coach floor staff, manage sanitation systems (SSOPs, Master Sanitation Schedules, CIP), and ensure audit-ready conditions while aligning with safety expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, dairy technology, or related field, or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years in a food manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years leading or coordinating others.
• Knowledge of sanitation systems, pest control, SSOPs, HACCP principles.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems; SAP or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily sanitation operations to support food safety and plant readiness across shifts.
• Develop and maintain sanitation systems (SSOPs, Master Sanitation Schedules, CIP, chemical handling).
• Verify CIP effectiveness and guide CAPA actions when gaps are found.
• Review environmental/microbiological results to identify sanitation risks.
• Coordinate audits with customers and regulators, and support corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching on the floor

Sanitation knowledge

Food safety awareness

SAP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science / dairy technology

Tools

SAP or similar platforms

Job description

Within our 600-person manufacturing facility in Lubbock, Texas - Leprino is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor to lead plant sanitation and hygiene execution across daily operations. This role supports food safety by guiding sanitation systems, coaching practices on the floor, and addressing execution gaps so the facility remains clean, audit-ready, and consistently aligned with food safety expectations.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead daily sanitation operations to support food safety, plant readiness, and consistent execution across all shifts.
• Build and maintain sanitation systems, including SSOPs, Master Sanitation Schedules, CIP effectiveness, sanitation chemical usage, and safe handling practices.
• Verify sanitation and CIP effectiveness using established methods and guide corrective and preventive actions when gaps are identified.
• Review environmental and microbiological results to identify sanitation risks and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Coordinate and support customer and regulatory audits, including preparation, execution, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Partner with Production and Quality teams to identify sanitation-related risks and support practical solutions on the floor.
• Monitor sanitation program performance and ensure accurate recordkeeping, hold and release protocols, and COA compliance.
• Support plant environmental activities and serve as a local reference for microbiological and sanitation-related topics.
• Plan and coordinate sanitation staffing with plant leadership to balance labor efficiency and production needs.
• Reinforce safety expectations by supporting training, accountability, and consistent use of equipment and procedures.
• Encourage ownership of sanitation standards across exempt and non-exempt employees through clear communication and coaching.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen sanitation outcomes through preventive thinking.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, dairy technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant manufacturing experience.
• Five or more years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• One or more years of experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others.
• Working knowledge of sanitation systems, pest control programs, SSOPs, and HACCP-based food safety practices.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems and tools, with the ability to learn SAP or similar platforms.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Technical background in food science, dairy science, microbiology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Experience in dairy or cheese manufacturing environments.
• Previous supervisory experience supporting sanitation or quality programs in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with microbiological testing, environmental monitoring, and audit preparation processes.

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.

• A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Our Story:

Leprino's history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company". From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?