Quality Lab Supervisor

Leprino Foods Company • Roswell, NM

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Within our manufacturing facility in Roswell – Leprino is seeking a Quality Lab Supervisor to move our organization to even larger levels of cheese and 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 coach a talented team of lab technicians responsible for microbiology and analytical testing to ensure every product meets Leprino’s strict quality standards. Plan and schedule daily lab activities—milk testing, in-process testing, melt grading, and chemistry and micro analyses—while maintaining exceptional safety and food quality practices. Supervise lab instrumentation upkeep, calibration, and troubleshooting, keeping equipment in top condition and testing accurate. Oversee adherence to corporate, customer, and regulatory programs including SQF, HACCP, Appendix N, and other compliance standards. Build strong relationships across Quality Execution (QE), Production, and corporate Quality Assurance (QA) teams to resolve issues and share findings efficiently. Evaluate test data and conduct root cause analyses that support continuous improvement, efficiency, and product consistency. Manage lab supplies, vendor relationships, and department budgeting to meet both operational and financial targets. Educate and train lab and plant employees on compliance systems, food safety culture, and proper lab practices—your mentorship makes a difference! Reinforce plant policies with fairness and consistency while supporting a respectful and inclusive environment. Champion continuous improvement efforts to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and quality outcomes.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in a food manufacturing or production setting.
• 2 or more years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience within Quality or Production in a regulated food environment.
• Experience with lab operations, including analytical and microbiological testing, calibration, and compliance documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and support shift operations as needed.

Nice To Haves

• A Master’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Microbiology, or Chemistry.
• In-depth understanding of HACCP, SQF, and food safety and quality assurance standards.
• Knowledge of dairy manufacturing and laboratory testing methods, including statistical process control techniques.
• Prior experience leading a food lab or quality function in dairy, beverage, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a talented team of lab technicians responsible for microbiology and analytical testing to ensure every product meets Leprino’s strict quality standards.
• Plan and schedule daily lab activities—milk testing, in-process testing, melt grading, and chemistry and micro analyses—while maintaining exceptional safety and food quality practices.
• Supervise lab instrumentation upkeep, calibration, and troubleshooting, keeping equipment in top condition and testing accurate.
• Oversee adherence to corporate, customer, and regulatory programs including SQF, HACCP, Appendix N, and other compliance standards.
• Build strong relationships across Quality Execution (QE), Production, and corporate Quality Assurance (QA) teams to resolve issues and share findings efficiently.
• Evaluate test data and conduct root cause analyses that support continuous improvement, efficiency, and product consistency.
• Manage lab supplies, vendor relationships, and department budgeting to meet both operational and financial targets.
• Educate and train lab and plant employees on compliance systems, food safety culture, and proper lab practices—your mentorship makes a difference!
• Reinforce plant policies with fairness and consistency while supporting a respectful and inclusive environment.
• Champion continuous improvement efforts to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and quality outcomes.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager