Milk Processing Supervisor

Leprino Foods Company•Lubbock, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Within our brand new state-of-the-art 600-person manufacturing facility in Lubbock – Leprino is seeking a Milk Processing Supervisor to lead a critical part of our cheese and dairy ingredients operation. We take pride in our vision to be the “world’s best.” It’s why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related field — or equivalent work experience.
5+ years of experience in food manufacturing, with at least 1 year of experience leading, mentoring, or delegating work to others.
Working knowledge of processing or packaging systems, including equipment operations and troubleshooting.
Strong computer proficiency and the ability to learn systems such as SAP or other manufacturing software.
Ability to work weekends, swing shifts, and overnight shifts as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

Experience in dairy manufacturing or milk processing, particularly involving milk receiving, pasteurization, separation, or standardization.
Prior supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Technical understanding of dairy processing systems and mechanical aptitude for identifying and troubleshooting operational issues.
Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, sanitation practices, and food safety requirements in a dairy or food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of hourly employees responsible for milk receiving, pasteurization, and standardization, ensuring consistent product quality, team safety, and efficient production each shift.
Plan and schedule daily staffing to meet production needs while maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment.
Oversee daily milk processing operations, including raw milk receiving, milk inventories, pasteurization, and standardization, to meet established standards for safety, quality, yield, and production.
Guide, mentor, and develop team members through coaching, feedback, and ongoing technical and safety training.
Build a culture of trust and teamwork by communicating clearly, reinforcing accountability, and recognizing strong performance.
Champion food safety and sanitation requirements across milk processing operations, including both Raw and RTE areas, while ensuring compliance with plant and regulatory standards.
Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and other plant teams to troubleshoot process and equipment issues and keep operations running safely and efficiently.
Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to effectively manage milk inventories, chemical distribution, and equipment performance.
Promote and lead safe work practices every day, ensuring employees have the training, equipment, and tools necessary to perform their jobs safely.
Monitor operational performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, control costs, and strengthen product quality.