Production Supervisor (Cheese)

Leprino Foods Company•Lubbock, TX

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Within our brand new state-of-the-art 600-person manufacturing facility in Lubbock – Leprino is seeking a Production Supervisor (Cheese) to move our organization to even larger levels of dairy ingredient growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate. What You’ll Do: Lead and support a team of hourly employees in our Cheese Department, ensuring consistent product quality, team safety, and efficient production each shift! Plan and schedule daily staffing to meet production goals while maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment. 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 and recognizing performance that makes a difference! Supervise daily shift operations to meet or exceed established standards for productivity, yield, and product quality. Partner with maintenance and quality teams to identify equipment needs and ensure timely repairs that keep production moving. Reinforce company policies consistently and fairly while encouraging accountability and engagement. Oversee quality systems and sanitation programs that meet all food safety expectations and regulatory requirements. Promote and lead safe work practices every day, ensuring employees have the tools and training they need to perform their jobs safely. Monitor financial and operational performance, recommending improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.

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.
Able to work weekends, swing, and overnight shifts.

Nice To Haves

Experience in dairy or cheese manufacturing, particularly in packaging or processing operations.
Prior supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing setting.
Technical understanding of packaging systems and mechanical aptitude for diagnosing operational issues.
Familiarity with HACCP, GMPs, and sanitation practices that ensure food safety excellence!

Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of hourly employees in our Cheese Department, ensuring consistent product quality, team safety, and efficient production each shift!
Plan and schedule daily staffing to meet production goals while maintaining a safe, collaborative work environment.
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 and recognizing performance that makes a difference!
Supervise daily shift operations to meet or exceed established standards for productivity, yield, and product quality.
Partner with maintenance and quality teams to identify equipment needs and ensure timely repairs that keep production moving.
Reinforce company policies consistently and fairly while encouraging accountability and engagement.
Oversee quality systems and sanitation programs that meet all food safety expectations and regulatory requirements.
Promote and lead safe work practices every day, ensuring employees have the tools and training they need to perform their jobs safely.
Monitor financial and operational performance, recommending improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce waste.