Leprino Foods, the dairy industry's best-kept secret has been a family-owned and Denver-based company since 1950. We hold a couple of awesome titles including being the nation's largest cheese company and also the world's largest producer of mozzarella; the most popular cheese used on pizzas throughout the United States. From three individuals in a small cheese shop in the early 1950s, we have grown to over 4,300 employees throughout our 13 global locations earning more than $3 billion in annual revenue.
Within our 600-person Roswell manufacturing facility, we are seeking aWheySupervisorto help us achieve the growth needed to continue moving our organization to even larger levels!
We Ask Of You To:
- Planand scheduledaily staffing needs to maximize labor efficiency and ensure production needs are met.
- Leadand coachteam employees inWheyDepartment by implementing programs in technical training, safety, quality, communications, performance recognition and internal employee development in order to ensure peak employee engagement and productivity.
- Buildand fosterstrong working relationships, collaboration within their team and a positive work environment.
- Reinforce company and plant policies fairly and consistently.
- Ensureteam employees have completed all required training.
- Respondto employee questions and concerns
- Supervisethe daily protein shift operations to ensure production standards and quality parameters are met.
- Achievetargeted production volumes.
- Determineequipment repair needs and initiates maintenance work orders to minimize production downtime
- Implementplant safety programs to ensure compliance and a safe working environment.
- Ensurework is accomplished in a safe manner and the workplace is free of safety hazards.
- Provideemployees with the training, equipment, and tools to be able to safely perform their jobs.
- Leadand demonstrates safe practices.
- Participatein safety investigations and corrective actions.
- Leadand executethe department's quality systems to achieve quality goals.
- Overseethe sanitation program effectiveness to ensure food safety standards are met in the department
- Monitorteam operations and makes recommendations for labor and manufacturing efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements.
- Executing to theWheyDepartment's financial performance goals to assure that a quality product is provided at the least possible cost.
We Offer You in Return:
Competitive salaries with equally competitive performance bonuses and relocation packages!
401(k) along with a lucrative annual Profit Sharing plan - we hire to retire!
Tuition reimbursement, award recognitions, merit increases, and outstanding health/dental/vision benefits.
You Have (Minimum Qualifications):
- College Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience in 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 Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience
- Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing environment
Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.
Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained atwww.psychemedics.com
Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran
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.
Leprino Foods
tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
Apr 02, 2025