Production Supervisor (Whey)

Company: Leprino Foods
Location: Tracy
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Within our Tracy, CA union manufacturing facility, we are seeking a highly qualified Production Supervisor (Whey) on our production team to 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

• Use your natural leadership ability daily to build, lead, mentor, develop, and grow highly functioning team of hourly individuals.
• Actively lead the processes for performance management, employee development and engagement.
• Build and foster strong working relationships, collaborative teams and a positive work environment.
• Oversees the execution of sanitation program within the specialty product line, to ensure food safety standards are met.
• Implements plant safety programs to ensure compliance and a safe working environment.
• Monitor department operations and make recommendations for labor and manufacturing efficiency, cost savings, and quality improvements.
• Be humble, inquisitive, patient, collaborative, innovative, results-oriented, and resilient - the DNA of a Leprino employee.You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):
  • A Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, or related subject area.
  • Two (2) years of previous experience as a supervisor, superintendent, or manager in a food, beverage, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing facility
  • The ability to perform shift work in a 24/7 operational plant (the milk never stops coming). We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
    • A Master's in Food or Dairy Science, Food Technology, or Chemical Engineering including four (4) years as a production leader in a dairy manufacturing facility (milk, cream, etc.) with at least four years in cheese production. Leprino Foods embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.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, medical/dental/vision coverage, tuition assistance, vacation, nine 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 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?The "Easy Apply" option through LinkedIn is not considered an official application with Leprino Foods. If you would like to formally apply for this open position, please visit https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=1441&company=1059650P.

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