LUB Sanitation Team Lead

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Sanitation Team Lead.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant becomes operational in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2.

Starting Pay: $30 with an additional $1/hr for time worked between 6pm and 6am

Paid Weekly

The Sanitation Team Lead supports the sanitation supervisor in providing daily guidance and support to the operations department, by assisting in CIP validations and verifications, sanitation related investigations, environmental monitoring and on the floor training in sanitation programs, processes, procedures and fundamentals.  In addition, the Sanitation Team Lead is responsible for the supervision of the sanitation technicians. 

• Helps educate plant personnel on Sanitation Systems, including recordkeeping, eMSS, CIP V/V and Sanitation effectiveness  

• Helps troubleshoot sanitation issues within the plant by accumulating information and eliminating problems with a strong sense of urgency, in an efficient and effective manner.  

• Assists in the monitoring of sanitation program effectiveness to ensure food safety standards are met for the facility – HACCP Food Safety systems, SQF, etc.  

• Implements and maintains 5S standards and critical safety rules.    

• Promotes PPBTH by identifying opportunities by focusing on root cause analysis and preventative action.

• As a sanitation subject matter expert, this position assists in the daily Sanitation floor operations to ensure production standards and quality parameters are set.    

• Assists in plant compliance efforts with sanitation systems, including recordkeeping, SSOP’s, Master Sanitation Schedules and CIP effectiveness 

• Ensures the completion of periodic CIP V/Vs 

• Assists in root cause investigation during events with a (possible) sanitation component 

• Ensures perfect execution of the environmental monitoring program 

• Operates as a local subject matter expert on microbiological and sanitation issues, providing expertise in matters around sanitation and environmental monitoring and investigations 

• Builds and fosters strong working relationships, and collaboration within their team and across the plant.  

• Partners with production operations by actively helping them identify and solve quality opportunities and providing assistance with implementing systems to prevent recurrence.    

• Provides required sanitation training, including training in sanitation systems (like eMSS, titrations and CIP V/V). 

• Demonstrates and promotes safe work behaviors 

Minimum Qualifications & Experience: 

• 1+ years of experience in food manufacturing environment 

• Deep knowledge of sanitary GMPs 

• Proficient in the fundamentals of sanitation (7 steps of cleaning) 

• Proficient computer knowledge, with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing computer systems 

• Knowledge of and passion for quality methods and techniques, including HACCP concept for food safety, quality assurance standards 

• Must be able to work nights, Holidays, weekends. 

Preferred Qualifications & Experience: 

• Background in food technology, food science, dairy science, microbiology, or chemistry 

• Dairy manufacturing experience 

• Knowledge of CIP V/V software 

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, 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 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 Foods 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 passionate individuals 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?

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing.  Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com  

Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran

 
Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.

Nearest Major Market: Lubbock