Senior Production Supervisor

Leprino; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leprino in Roswell, NM is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor (Whey) to lead the Whey Department, drive quality, safety, and efficiency across multiple operations, and mentor Supervisors for frontline leadership development.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a related field, 6+ years in food manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong knowledge of whey processes, SAP proficiency, and the ability to work weekends and shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience in food manufacturing with at least 1 year in progressive supervisory or people leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of whey manufacturing processes and equipment operations.
• Proficiency with manufacturing software such as SAP and related systems.
• Ability to work weekends, swing, and overnight shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multiple Supervisors and teams within the Whey Department to ensure quality, safety and efficient production.
• Plan daily staffing across teams to maximize labor efficiency and meet goals.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Supervisors through leadership training and feedback.
• Build a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability with clear communication.
• Oversee daily production operations to meet productivity, yield and quality targets.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, and plant leaders to prioritize repairs and reduce downtime.
• Enforce policies and drive employee engagement across teams.
• Lead department quality systems and sanitation to ensure food safety and compliance.
• Champion safe work practices and provide training and resources for safe performance.
• Monitor financial and operational performance and seek efficiency and cost improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Within our 600-person manufacturing facility in Roswell – Leprino is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor (Whey) to move our organization to even larger levels of dairy ingredient growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and support multiple Supervisors and their teams within our Whey Department, ensuring consistent product quality, employee safety, and efficient production across multiple operations.
• Plan and coordinate daily staffing across multiple teams to maximize labor efficiency and meet production goals.
• Guide, mentor, and develop Supervisors through coaching, feedback, leadership development, and ongoing technical and safety training.
• Build a culture of trust, collaboration, and accountability by communicating clearly, developing frontline leaders, and recognizing performance that makes a difference.
• Oversee daily production operations through Supervisors to meet or exceed established standards for productivity, yield, and product quality.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, and other plant leaders to identify equipment needs, prioritize repairs, and minimize production downtime.
• Reinforce company policies consistently and fairly while driving employee engagement and leadership effectiveness across multiple teams.
• Lead department quality systems and sanitation execution to ensure food safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Champion safe work practices by ensuring Supervisors provide employees with the training, equipment, and resources needed to perform their jobs safely.
• Monitor departmental operational and financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and support budget objectives.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related field — or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 1 year of progressive supervisory or people leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of whey manufacturing processes and equipment operations.
• Strong computer proficiency and the ability to learn systems such as SAP or other manufacturing software.
• Able to work weekends, swing, and overnight shifts.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience in dairy or cheese manufacturing.
• Experience leading multiple production teams or supervising other Supervisors in a manufacturing environment.
• Technical understanding of whey production systems and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation practices that ensure food safety excellence.
• Demonstrated success developing frontline leaders and improving operational performance.

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.

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.