Supervisor, Chemistry

Within our Chemistry department located in Denver – Leprino is seeking a Supervisor, Chemistry to move our organization to an even larger level of dairy ingredient and nutrition 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 $84,000 and $101,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Coordinate and contribute to day-to-day chemistry lab testing with accuracy, care, and consistency to support internal and external partners.
• Guide and support a team of lab professionals by creating an environment built on encouragement, communication, and shared learning!
• Maintain and improve lab documentation by writing and updating standard operating procedures and quality-related processes.
• Support a safe, well-organized lab by practicing and promoting safe testing procedures and thoughtful risk awareness.
• Partner across departments to troubleshoot technical issues and improve testing processes in support of our products and customers.
• Identify and track lab performance indicators such as service quality, turnaround times, and testing reliability.
• Build team capability through onboarding, hands-on training, and day-to-day mentoring—your leadership shapes a stronger future!
• Deliver reliable and timely test results while ensuring all records are complete, consistent, and compliant with quality expectations.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement efforts and root cause investigations—your ideas will help us grow!
• Ensure that testing procedures meet Leprino and customer quality expectations through strong lab oversight and shared accountability.
• Be a resource and trusted collaborator by sharing your chemistry knowledge across the team and broader organization.

YOU HAVE AT LEAST (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• A bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related scientific field.
• 3+ years of laboratory, food manufacturing, product development, or quality experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting quality systems and maintaining detailed testing documentation.

WE HOPE YOU ALSO HAVE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS):

• A master’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience mentoring, training, or guiding team members in a lab environment.
• Familiarity with ISO-based quality systems or structured compliance frameworks.
• Experience contributing to lab-related initiatives across teams or supporting cross-functional collaboration.

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 could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share 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, ten 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’s history dates back to the 1950s, 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 the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

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