Leprino Foods, the dairy industry’s best-kept secret has been a family-owned and Denver-based company since 1950. We hold a couple of titles including the nation’s largest cheese company and the world’s largest producer of mozzarella; the most popular cheese used on pizzas throughout the globe. From three individuals in a small cheese shop in the early 1950s, we have grown to over 4,300 employees throughout our 13 global locations earning more than $3 billion in annual revenue.
Within our 600-person Roswell manufacturing facility, we are seeking a Manager, Whey to help us achieve the growth needed to continue moving our organization to even larger levels!
We Ask of You To:
Provide leadership by implementing and maintaining programs in technical training, safety, quality, communications, performance recognition and internal employee development
Manage the work of the Whey Sr. Supervisor and Supervisors in the department
Actively lead the processes for performance management, employee development and engagement
Build and foster strong working relationships, collaborative teams, and a positive work environment
Implement company and plant policies fairly and consistently
Integrate multiple sources of information and priorities, keeping in mind the future needs of the business.
Mange the Whey production process to ensure the highest quality of finished products that meet the company and customer specifications and government regulation.
Maintain high productivity and cost effectiveness through proper scheduling production operations, maintenance, and workforce
Manage the Whey department budget withing established guidelines ensuring financial objectives are met.
Ensure production yields and efficiencies are net as defined by budgetary and corporate standards.
Mange the Whey Departments financial performance to ensure that a quality product is provided a the least possible cost
Lead the Whey Department's safety program to ensure a safe working environment
Provide employees with the training, equipment, and tools to be able to safely perform their jobs.
Set standards for safety involvement and accountability in the department and lead by example
Manage the departments quality systems to achieve quality goals
Oversee the sanitation program effectiveness to ensure food safety standards are met in the department
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.
A chance to reside in sunny Roswell, New Mexico: surrounded by wondrous national parks, outdoor wonders, and located a mere 90 miles from the popular Ski Apache winter and summer resort.
You Have At Least (Minimum Qualification):
Requires college degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum 6 years of overall experience in manufacturing
Minimum 4 years of progressive leadership
We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
Dairy and/or Food manufacturing experience
Working Relationships:
This position reports directly to the Production Manager
The Whey Senior Supervisor reports directly to the Whey Manager
This position will also interact regularly with the Plant Manager, other department managers and Senior Leadership.
Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.
Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at www.psychemedics.com
Leprino Foods requires all individuals to wear the appropriate Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as required by the role and location.
Leprino Foods Company supports a drug-free workplace and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disability/Veteran