Leprino Foods
Position Title: Supervisor, Cheese
Shift Type: Full Time
Location: Lemoore, CA, US, 93245
Posted Date: Apr 28, 2024
Requisition ID: 29489
No of Openings: 1
Job Functions: Facilities
Description: Within our flagship Lemoore West manufacturing facility
located in Lemoore, California Leprino is seeking a Cheese Supervisor to
provide guidance and direction in the Cheese Department. This individual will
make decision pertaining product quality, department safety, and
department efficiency. They will monitor all aspects of their team including
product testing, equipment opperations, and employee actions.
At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges
between $84,000 and $100,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.
- Plan and schedule daily staffing needs to maximize labor efficiency and
ensure production needs are met.
- Lead and coach team employees in Cheese Department by implementing programs
in technical training, safety, quality, communications, performance
recognition and internal employee development in order to ensure peak employee
engagement and productivity.
- Implement plant safety programs to ensure compliance and a safe working
environment.
- Provide employees with the training, equipment, and tools to be able to
safely perform their jobs.
- Participate in safety investigations and corrective actions.
- Lead and execute the department s quality systems to achieve quality goals.
- Oversee the sanitation program effectiveness to ensure food safety standards
are met in the department.
- Monitor team operations and makes recommendations for labor and
manufacturing efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements.
- Executing the Cheese Department s financial performance goals to assure
that a quality product is provided at the least possible cost.
You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):
- An Associates or Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology or
related field, or similar work experience in related industry.
- 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing environment.
- 1+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience.
- Proficient computer knowledge, with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or
other manufacturing computer systems.
We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
* Experience working within the dairy industry or a food manufacturer.
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 individua
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, 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 on
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 the world s largest manufacturer of mozz rella 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
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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: Fresno