Supervisor, Milk Receiving & Standardization

Leprino Foods; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Tuition assistance

401(k) matching

Annual bonuses

Job summary

Leprino Foods in Lubbock, TX, is seeking a Milk Receiving and Standardization Supervisor to oversee key operations in a state-of-the-art facility. This role is pivotal in maintaining safety standards and leading a high-performing team to drive our success in producing quality dairy products.

The ideal candidate will bring over 5 years of experience in food manufacturing and a college degree in Food Science or a related field. Join us at Leprino, where your contributions matter, and you'll be rewarded with competitive salaries and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year of experience leading and mentoring teams.
• Proficient in manufacturing computer systems like SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Milk Receiving and Pasteurization processes.
• Build and coach a high-performing team.
• Drive plant safety programs and oversee sanitation.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize operations.
• Influence efficiency and quality advancements.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Team Building

Efficiency Improvement

Education

College Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

For our state‑of‑the‑art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Milk Receiving and Standardization Supervisor. We take pride in our vision to be the "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant will be operated in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2. You will play a crucial role in creating a healthy work environment for our employees, thereby fostering positive working relationships and teamwork.

Job Duties

• Lead a Key Operation: Take ownership of daily Milk Receiving and Pasteurization/Standardization processes, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and production in a world‑class facility.
• Grow & Develop People: Build and coach a high‑performing team by providing training, recognition, and leadership that drives engagement and career growth.
• Champion Safety & Food Quality: Play a critical role in protecting employees and consumers by driving plant safety programs and overseeing sanitation and food safety for both Raw and RTE areas.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to optimize milk inventories, chemical distribution, and equipment performance‑keeping operations running smoothly.
• Drive Impact & Improvement: Influence efficiency, cost savings, and quality advancements while helping the plant achieve production and financial performance goals.

You Must Have (Required Qualifications)

• College Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or other related field; or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment; additional education may substitute experience where applicable.
• 1+ year of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others.
• Proficient computer knowledge, with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing computer systems.

We Hope You Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience.
• 1+ years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

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.

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 Foods 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, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit‑Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.