Production Supervisor, Protein (Nights)

Within our state-of-the-art Greeley, CO manufacturing facility, we are seeking a Production Supervisor (Protein) within our nutrition group. In 2016 Leprino Foods launched its first consumer brand within the sports nutrition market; Ascent Protein. After years of research and development, Leprino has developed the technology to bring Native Whey Protein Isolate and Native Micellar Casein to the consumer market. 

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $77,000 and $92,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-functioning teams of up to 40 hourly individuals, utilizing your natural leadership abilities daily! 

• Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment where problem-solving, continuous learning, and technical adeptness are the norms! 

• Supervise daily shift operations to ensure production standards, quality parameters, safety procedures, and departmental goals are met. 

• Collaborate effectively with the maintenance team to minimize production downtime and ensure timely preventative maintenance. 

• Oversee the entire production process, including product flow, equipment maintenance, on-the-job training, SOP development, product quality, yields, and safety adherence. 

• Drive operational excellence by leading projects and priorities in dairy manufacturing processes. 

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):   

• A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field. 

• Two (2) years of previous supervisory experience in food, beverage, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing. 

• Ability to work flexible shifts in a 24/7 operational plant environment.  

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):  

• A Master’s degree in Food or Dairy Science, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering, along with four (4) years of production supervision experience in dairy manufacturing. 

• Proficiency in dairy nutrition/protein production, particularly in whey protein and micellar casein manufacturing. 

• Expertise in industrial operations involving membrane systems, evaporators, dryers, and separators. 

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? 

Will you join us on our journey?