Production Supervisor

Within our Waverly, NY manufacturing facility which sits in both PA and NY, we are seeking a highly qualified Production Supervisor (Whey) – Night Shift on our plant cheese production team to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of food quality, safety, and production efficiencies. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $77,000 and $92,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

• Coordinate the team schedule to improve labor efficiency and ensure production needs are met.
• Lead and mentor Cheese team members and foster strong working relationships by implementing programs in technical training, safety, quality, communications, performance recognition and internal employee development.
• Creatively strategize solutions to reach targeted production volumes.
• Dedicate time and resources to resolve equipment and maintenance related work orders to minimize production downtime.
• Embody the mindset that safety is paramount, providing the team with the best training, equipment, and tools to be able to safely perform their jobs in a hazard free zone.
• Lead and execute the department’s quality systems to achieve and exceed goals.
• Monitor team operations and makes recommendations for labor and manufacturing efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Monitor the Cheese Department’s financial performance goals to ensure that a quality product is provided at the least possible cost.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, or related subject area
• Two (2) years of previous experience as a supervisor, superintendent, or manager in manufacturing facility.
• The ability to perform shift work in a 24/7 operational plant (the milk never stops coming).

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• A Master’s in Food or Dairy Science, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering including four (4) years as a production supervisor in a dairy or nutritional manufacturing facility (powders, cheese, yogurt, cream, or milk).

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 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 Foods’ history dates back over 70 years, 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 Foods is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three passionate individuals in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

While we review LinkedIn Easy Apply submissions and may reach out for an initial conversation, they are considered an inquiry rather than an official application. To be formally considered for this position, please apply directly at careers.leprinofoods.com.