Leprino Foods Company-posted 22 days ago
$77,000 - $92,000/Yr
Full-time • Manager
Onsite • Fort Morgan, CO

Within our manufacturing facility in Fort Morgan, Colorado – Leprino is seeking a Production Supervisor (Whey) 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.   At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $77,000 and $92,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.   What You’ll Do: Oversee daily operations within Leprino’s Whey Production Department, coordinating staffing and production schedules to meet yield, efficiency, and quality targets. Guide and support employees who transform raw whey into high-value dairy ingredients used in nutrition, food, and pharmaceutical applications. Champion food safety, sanitation, and quality standards to protect every pound of product leaving the plant. Reinforce plant policies fairly and consistently, ensuring accountability while maintaining a culture of respect and inclusion. Partner with Quality and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and keep equipment performing at its best. Monitor process controls for whey concentration, filtration, drying, and packaging systems to ensure consistent product performance. Review employee progress through regular feedback, recognition, and ongoing technical training. Encourage collaboration and transparent communication within your team and across shifts — great ideas start with honest conversations! Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, enhance yields, and improve process stability. Lead by example in promoting safety awareness and environmental stewardship throughout the department. Ensure all required certifications and regulatory trainings are current and accurately documented.

  • Oversee daily operations within Leprino’s Whey Production Department, coordinating staffing and production schedules to meet yield, efficiency, and quality targets.
  • Guide and support employees who transform raw whey into high-value dairy ingredients used in nutrition, food, and pharmaceutical applications.
  • Champion food safety, sanitation, and quality standards to protect every pound of product leaving the plant.
  • Reinforce plant policies fairly and consistently, ensuring accountability while maintaining a culture of respect and inclusion.
  • Partner with Quality and Maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and keep equipment performing at its best.
  • Monitor process controls for whey concentration, filtration, drying, and packaging systems to ensure consistent product performance.
  • Review employee progress through regular feedback, recognition, and ongoing technical training.
  • Encourage collaboration and transparent communication within your team and across shifts — great ideas start with honest conversations!
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives that reduce waste, enhance yields, and improve process stability.
  • Lead by example in promoting safety awareness and environmental stewardship throughout the department.
  • Ensure all required certifications and regulatory trainings are current and accurately documented.
  • Bachelor’s degree in food science, dairy technology, manufacturing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Two or more years of leadership experience in a food manufacturing or dairy production setting.
  • Understanding of pasteurization, evaporation, filtration, and drying processes used in whey or similar dairy ingredients.
  • Familiarity with HACCP, GMP, and plant sanitation standards.
  • Ability to coordinate teams, manage schedules, and communicate clearly across departments.
  • Flexibility to work rotating shifts or weekends, depending on production demand.
  • Master’s degree in food science, dairy technology, or operations management.
  • Five or more years leading teams in whey, cheese, or other dairy ingredient production.
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma improvement tools applied in dairy or food operations.
  • Proficiency with SAP, MES, or other manufacturing execution systems used for tracking yields and materials.
  • 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.
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