For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking aQuality Lab Supervisor to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of innovation, technological advancement, process improvement, 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.
The lab supervisor leads all plant lab activities including milk testing, in-process testing, melt grading and chemistry and micro analyses at the main labs. This includes responsibility for instrumentation upkeep, calibration and troubleshooting, as well as supply ordering and maintaining applicable supplier relationships.
Staffing & Leadership - Plans daily staffing, leads and coaches employees through training, safety, quality, communication, recognition, and development programs to maximize engagement and productivity.
Lab Oversight & Compliance - Oversees all plant labs and ensures adherence to Corporate, customer, and regulatory quality programs, including Appendix N compliance and grading requirements.
Operations & Performance Management - Ensures accurate and timely testing, preventative maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of lab equipment; manages lab KPIs, financial goals, and supply ordering/budgeting.
Collaboration & Communication - Builds strong relationships across teams, suppliers, and management; responds to employee concerns; communicates product and ingredient quality results effectively.
Continuous Improvement & Safety - Drives root cause analysis, efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements; enforces policies fairly; educates plant staff on lab execution; ensures excellent lab safety standards
You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree in food technology, food science, dairy science, microbiology, or chemistry or related field, or similar work experience in related industry
- 5+ years of quality experience in food manufacturing environment, additional education may substitute experience where applicable
- 1+ year of experience leading, mentoring, and/or delegating work to others
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.
- Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience
- 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 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?
Why work at Leprino Foods? Learn more at www.leprinofoods.com.
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Leprino Foods
parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
Aug 14, 2025