Cheese Production Supervisor

Within our Cheese Department team located in Allendale, MI, Leprino is seeking a Cheese Production Supervisor (nights) to elevate our cheese production operations to new heights of excellence! We take pride in our commitment to being the best in the industry, driving innovation and quality every step of the way. 

Responsibilities: 

• Plan and schedule daily staffing needs to optimize labor efficiency and meet production requirements. 

• Lead and coach team members, fostering a positive work environment and ensuring peak engagement and productivity. 

• Reinforce company and plant policies consistently and fairly, responding to employee inquiries and concerns. 

• Supervise daily cheese shift operations, ensuring production standards and quality parameters are met. 

• Achieve targeted production volumes while minimizing downtime through proactive equipment maintenance. 

• Implement and oversee plant safety programs to ensure compliance and a safe working environment. 

• Lead safety investigations, corrective actions, and execute departmental quality systems to achieve quality goals. 

• Monitor team operations and make recommendations for efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements. 

• Oversee the effectiveness of the sanitation program to ensure food safety standards are met. 

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):  

• College Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience. 

• 5+ years of experience in a food manufacturing environment, with additional education substituting where applicable. 

• 1+ year of experience in leadership, mentoring, and/or delegating work. 

• Proficient computer skills with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing systems. 

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications): 

• Dairy/cheese manufacturing experience. 

• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. 

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive. 

Offering you in return: 

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, nine paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another. 

Our Story:  

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 years, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world’s largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by Jim and the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that bold vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated team member who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?