Milk Receiving Supervisor

Leprino Foods Company • Lubbock, TX

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About The Position

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Milk Receiving and Standardization Supervisor. We take pride in our vision to be the 'world's best', it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate. Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant will be operation in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2. You will play a crucial role in creating a healthy work environment for our employees, thereby fostering positive working relationships and teamwork.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience
• 1+ years of previous supervisory experience in manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Lead a Key Operation: Take ownership of daily Milk Receiving and Pasteurization/Standardization processes, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and production in a world-class facility.
• Grow & Develop People: Build and coach a high-performing team by providing training, recognition, and leadership that drives engagement and career growth.
• Champion Safety & Food Quality: Play a critical role in protecting employees and consumers by driving plant safety programs and overseeing sanitation and food safety for both Raw and RTE areas.
• Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to optimize milk inventories, chemical distribution, and equipment performance—keeping operations running smoothly.
• Drive Impact & Improvement: Influence efficiency, cost savings, and quality advancements while helping the plant achieve production and financial performance goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Tuition assistance
• Vacation
• Holiday
• Dedicated sick time
• Matching 401(k)
• Annual merit increases and bonuses
• Annual Profit-Sharing plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree