Leprino Foods
Position Title: Production Supervisor
Shift Type: Full Time
Location: Fort Morgan, CO, US, 80701
Posted Date: Apr 22, 2024
Requisition ID: 29858
Job Functions: Production Operations
Description: Within our Cheese Department team located in Fort Morgan,
Colorado, Leprino is seeking a Cheese Production Supervisor to elevate our
cheese production operations to new heights of excellence! We take pride in
our commitment to being the best in the industry, driving innovation and
quality every step of the way.
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:
* Plan and schedule daily staffing needs to optimize labor efficiency and meet
production requirements.
Lead and coach team members, fostering a positive work environment and
ensuring peak engagement and productivity.
Reinforce company and plant policies consistently and fairly, responding
to employee inquiries and concerns.
Supervise daily cheese shift operations, ensuring production standards and
quality parameters are met.
Achieve targeted production volumes while minimizing downtime through
proactive equipment maintenance.
Implement and oversee plant safety programs to ensure compliance and a safe
working environment.
Lead safety investigations, corrective actions, and execute departmental
quality systems to achieve quality goals.
Monitor team operations and make recommendations for efficiency, cost
savings, and quality improvements.
Oversee the effectiveness of the sanitation program to ensure food safety
standards are met.
You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):
* College Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field, or
equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, with
additional education substituting where applicable.
1+ year of experience in leadership, mentoring, and/or delegating work.
Proficient computer skills with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other
manufacturing systems.
We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
* Dairy/cheese manufacturing experience.
- Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
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 em
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 cu
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?