What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Supervisor, Milk Receiving and Standardization position at Leprino Foods?
Within our brand new state-of-the-art 600-person manufacturing facility in Lubbock - Leprino is seeking aSr. Technical Supervisor, Milk Receiving & Standardization to move our organization to even larger levels of cheese and 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:-
Build staffing plans, adjust schedules, and track inventories to meet daily production needs.
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Guide, coach, and develop hourly team members through hands-on training and regular feedback.
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Coordinate daily cheese production to meet quality standards, output goals, and safety expectations.
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Monitor product testing, equipment performance, and team actions to support consistent, safe operations.
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Improve processes by updating standard work, partnering with Maintenance, and supporting root cause reviews.
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A Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
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Five or more years of experience in food manufacturing.
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One or more years of experience guiding, mentoring, or delegating work to others.
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Proficiency with standard computer applications and the ability to learn SAP or similar manufacturing systems.
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A Master's degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related discipline.
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Prior experience in dairy or cheese manufacturing environments.
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 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?
Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that uses the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.