Leprino Foods
Position Title: Protein Production Supervisor
Shift Type: Full Time
Location: Greeley, CO, US, 80631
Posted Date: May 13, 2024
Requisition ID: 29916
Job Functions: Production Operations
Within our state-of-the-art Greeley, CO manufacturing facility, we are
seeking a Production Supervisor (Protein) within our nutrition group. In
2016 Leprino Foods launched its first consumer brand within the sports
nutrition market; Ascent Protein. After years of research and development,
Leprino has developed the technology to bring Native Whey Protein Isolate and
Native Micellar Casein to the consumer market.
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%.
Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and develop high-functioning teams of up to 40 hourly
individuals, utilizing your natural leadership abilities daily!
* Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment
where problem-solving, continuous learning, and technical adeptness are
the norms!
* Supervise daily shift operations to ensure production standards, quality
parameters, safety procedures, and departmental goals are met.
* Collaborate effectively with the maintenance team to minimize production
downtime and ensure timely preventative maintenance.
* Oversee the entire production process, including product flow, equipment
maintenance, on-the-job training, SOP development, product quality,
yields, and safety adherence.
* Drive operational excellence by leading projects and priorities in dairy
manufacturing processes.
You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):
* A Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical
Engineering, or related field.
* Two (2) years of previous supervisory experience in food, beverage,
chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
* Ability to work flexible shifts in a 24/7 operational plant environment.
We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
* A Master's degree in Food or Dairy Science, Food Technology, or
Chemical Engineering, along with four (4) years of production
supervision experience in dairy manufacturing.
* Proficiency in dairy nutrition/protein production, particularly in whey
protein and micellar casein manufacturing.
* Expertise in industrial operations involving membrane systems,
evaporators, dryers, and separators.
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 leverages
the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each
individual employee.
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, nine 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 65 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 is he 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 people 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?
Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our
Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be
obtained at www.psychemedics.com
Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.
Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an
EEO/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran
Nearest Major Market: Fort Collins