Milk Receiving Supervisor

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Milk Receiving and Standardization Supervisor. We take pride in our vision to be the "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant will be operation in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2. You will play a crucial role in creating a healthy work environment for our employees, thereby fostering positive working relationships and teamwork.

Job Duties

• Lead a Key Operation: Take ownership of daily Milk Receiving and Pasteurization/Standardization processes, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and production in a world-class facility.

• Grow & Develop People: Build and coach a high-performing team by providing training, recognition, and leadership that drives engagement and career growth.

• Champion Safety & Food Quality: Play a critical role in protecting employees and consumers by driving plant safety programs and overseeing sanitation and food safety for both Raw and RTE areas.

• Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to optimize milk inventories, chemical distribution, and equipment performance—keeping operations running smoothly.

• Drive Impact & Improvement: Influence efficiency, cost savings, and quality advancements while helping the plant achieve production and financial performance goals.

You Must Have (Required Qualifications):

• College Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing environment, additional education may substitute experience where applicable.
• 1+ year of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others
• Proficient computer knowledge, with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing computer systems.

We Hope You Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience
• 1+ years of previous supervisory experience in 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, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing 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 over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?