Processing Supervisor

Company: Leprino Foods
Location: Tracy
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

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 largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, 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 our daring vision, we're looking for the secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual 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?
We are seeking a Processing Supervisor to help us continue our successful trend in the global cheese and nutrition markets through quality of product and food safety at our Tracy, California production facility.
We Ask of You to:

• Manage the plant's financial performance to assure quality products are delivered in an environmentally responsible manner at the least possible cost
• Manage the department to meet departmental objectives and achieve quality goals as stated in the business plan.
• Monitor process and make changes as needed to produce product within customer and regulatory specifications.
• Provide direction to all Cheese Processing 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.
• Reduce outside customer complaints to less than or equal to set targets
• 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 in order to ensure peak employee productivity.
• Identify opportunities before they become a problem, focusing on root cause analysis and preventative actions.
• Implement and adhere to plant safety programs to ensure a safe working environment.
• Support a continuous 24/7 manufacturing operation We Offer You in Return:
  • Competitive salaries with equally competitive performance bonuses and relocation packages!
  • 401(k) along with a lucrative annual Profit Sharing plan - we hire to retire!
  • Tuition reimbursement, award recognitions, merit increases, and outstanding health/dental/vision benefits.
    You Have (Minimum Qualifications):
    • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science or related discipline OR a minimum of 7 years' supervisory experience in food industry.
    • The ability to perform shift work in a 24/7 operational plant.
      We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
      • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science AND 7 years of food industry supervisory experience.
      • Experience in a 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.

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