Quality Manager

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 Quality Manager to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of innovation, technological advancement, process improvement, and production efficiencies. We take pride in our vision to be 'world's best', it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in food technology, food science, dairy science, microbiology, or chemistry or related field or similar work experience in related industry
• 12+ years of quality experience in food manufacturing
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience
• Knowledge of quality methods and techniques – including the HACCP concept of food safety, quality assurance standards, food laboratory testing methods and operations, and statistical process control techniques

Nice To Haves

• Technical background in food technology, food science, dairy science, microbiology, or chemistry; related undergraduate or graduate degree
• Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience
• Direct leadership experience over supervisors

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages daily Quality operations, ensuring production and quality standards are met through effective staffing, scheduling, and supervision.
• Drives employee engagement by coaching and developing the Quality team through training programs, performance recognition, and internal development initiatives.
• Fosters a culture of safety and accountability, overseeing departmental safety programs, setting clear safety standards, and leading by example.
• Oversees food safety and sanitation compliance, ensuring adherence to HACCP, SQF, and Corporate Quality policies, while coordinating customer issue resolution.
• Educates plant personnel on Quality Systems, including documentation, lab practices, product grading, and compliance protocols.
• Builds strong cross-functional relationships across the plant, promotes open communication, and develops strategies for addressing employee questions and concerns.
• Manages department budget and efficiency, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining product quality and achieving financial goals.

Benefits

• 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
• LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

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