Cheese Department Supervisor

At our Tracy, CA manufacturing facility we are seeking a Cheese Department Supervisor for our cheese operations team to help continue moving our organization to even larger levels of food quality, safety, and production efficiencies. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best".  It's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $84,700 and $101,650. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

In this position you will lead and coach employees in the Cheese Department by implementing programs in technical training, safety, quality, communications, performance recognition, and internal employee development in order to ensure peak employee engagement and productivity.  

We Ask Of You To:

• Provide direction to all Cheese Production employees on shift to ensure production schedules are met, quality standards are achieved, equipment is maintained, and employees are properly trained and working in a safe manner and environment.
• Assure that production yields and efficiencies are met as defined by budgetary and corporate standards.
• Maintain high productivity and cost effectiveness through proper scheduling of production and processing operations, maintenance, and manpower.
• Demonstrate leadership by implementing programs in training, safety, communications, performance recognition, and internal employee development to ensure peak employee productivity.
• Implement and adhere to plant safety programs to ensure a safe working environment.

You Have (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Production Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing plant, preferably in the food or beverage industry.
• The ability to perform shift work in a 24/7 operational plant.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective people management and engagement skills.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, or Food Technology AND four (4) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in a 24/7 continuous flow food or beverage manufacturing plant.
• Dairy (Yogurt, Cheese, Cream, or Milk) production experience.
• Continuous improvement management process such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, etc.

• Knowledge and experience with HACCP, GMP, CIP/COP, PPE.

We Offer 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, medical/dental/vision coverage, tuition assistance, vacation, 10 paid holidays, dedicated sick time, annual merit increases, as well as our combined 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 to over 65 years ago, when the Leprino family first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in Denver. We’ve grown a bit since then. Today, we are the largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, we’ve set our sights to become the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” To help us achieve that ambitious vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: motivated individuals who are the absolute best at what they do. From three people in a small cheese shop in the early 1950s, we have grown to over 4,300 employees throughout our 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?