Senior Supervisor, Quality
Within our flagship “Lemoore West” manufacturing facility located in Lemoore, California – Leprino is seeking a Senior Quality Supervisor to continue moving our organization forward. We take pride in our vision to be “world’s best”, it’s why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.
At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $100,000 and $115,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 12%.
- Establishes himself/herself as the go to quality resource for daily decision making.
- Advises resources to take ownership of their day to day: including testing, microbiology, environmental monitoring, sanitation/sanitary design, risk assessments and all quality related programs and systems.
- Works with cross-functional teams in troubleshooting quality execution deficiencies to identify root cause issues and prevent problems before they happen.
- Ensures compliance regarding regulatory, customer and Food Safety/HACCP requirements, and ensures plant level preparedness for inspections and potential product recalls.
- Leads a strong team and maintains and area ownership; ensuring that all products made are meeting the standards of "world's best".
- Executes on Zero Tolerance for Food Safety culture, champions improvements for Employee Safety and drives Continuous Improvement.
- Focusses in areas of employee development, performance management, and organizational planning, including hiring and promoting for success and technical development.
- Responsible for team training, knowing that the team is qualified in a manner that meets food safety requirements.
- Champions the plant Quality Execution initiatives and operates as the local subject matter expert in applicable Quality Execution and Quality Assurance policies, programs, and systems.
- Leads, teaches, and encourages the QA/QE team.
- Drives and supports plant audit programs in ensuring that plant SOPs are followed.
You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or another related field.
- 6 years of progressive experience in Quality/Production/Engineering roles in a manufacturing environment.
- 1+ year of dynamic leadership or supervisory experience
We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- Production management experience in the food industry, preferably in Dairy, with intimate knowledge of and passion for quality methods and techniques, including HACCP concept for food safety, quality assurance standards, food laboratory testing methods and operations, and statistical process control techniques.
- Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (SQF, BRC, ISO, etc.)
- A foundational belief that food safety is a top priority that cannot be compromised.
Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that leverages the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.
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, 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 70 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?
Nearest Major Market: Fresno
