Senior Production Supervisor

Leprino Foods; Roswell (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Profit sharing

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Roswell, NM is seeking a senior supervisor to lead the whey department, overseeing multiple teams to ensure product quality, safety, and efficient production across operations.

You will plan daily staffing, mentor Supervisors, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with maintenance, quality, and plant leadership to minimize downtime and uphold safety standards.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

People leadership

Food manufacturing

Whey processing

SAP/Manufacturing software

Shift scheduling

Safety training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

SAP

Manufacturing software

Job description

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.

Offering You In Return:

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?

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.

Learn more at Leprino.com