Supervisor, Sanitation

Leprino Foods; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and bonuses

Life, medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan

Job summary

Leprino Foods is seeking a Sanitation Supervisor in Lubbock, Texas, to lead sanitation operations and ensure food safety throughout the facility. The role includes building sanitation systems, verifying CIP effectiveness, and coordinating audits.

This position requires at least five years of experience in food manufacturing and a bachelor's degree in food science or related fields. Competitive salaries, benefits, and a nurturing work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in food science, dairy technology, or relevant manufacturing experience.
• Five or more years of experience in food manufacturing.
• One or more years leading or coordinating others.
• Knowledge of sanitation systems and HACCP-based food safety practices.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems; ability to learn SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily sanitation operations for food safety.
• Build and maintain sanitation systems and record-keeping.
• Verify sanitation effectiveness and guide corrective actions.
• Coordinate customer and regulatory audits.
• Monitor sanitation program performance.

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 record‑keeping, 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.

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. 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; and the LFC Profit‑Sharing & 401(k) plan.