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Within our 1000-person manufacturing facility in Lemoore - Leprino is seeking a Quality Supervisor to lead plant-based quality execution across daily operations. This role partners with plant leaders and employees to reinforce food safety practices, coach quality standards on the floor, and resolve execution gaps so products are made safely, accurately, and consistently.

At Leprino, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $90,000 and $102,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

What You'll Do:

• Build and guide daily Quality Execution activities that keep food safety and product quality consistent across every shift.
• Plan and coordinate staffing to support production needs while improving labor and workflow efficiency.
• Coach and mentor Quality team members through hands-on training in food safety, GMPs, SQF, CCPs, sanitation, and personal safety.
• Review quality data, investigate nonconformances, and write clear root cause and corrective action plans that prevent repeat issues.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to keep quality standards clear, practical, and achievable.
• Prepare for and support regulatory, customer, and internal audits by maintaining accurate documentation and execution readiness.
• Oversee sanitation program effectiveness, environmental monitoring, and microbiological testing to protect product integrity.
• Respond to customer-related quality issues by gathering facts, coordinating follow-up, and supporting timely responses.
• Reinforce plant policies consistently while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative work environment.
• Monitor department performance and identify opportunities for quality improvement, cost control, and operational efficiencies.
• Support recall readiness activities, traceability reviews, and training drills to ensure preparedness.
• Encourage open communication by answering questions, addressing concerns, and supporting employee development every day.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology, dairy science, microbiology, chemistry, or a closely related field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Five or more years of quality or food safety experience in a regulated food manufacturing environment.
• One or more years of experience leading, training, mentoring, or coordinating the work of others.
• Working knowledge of HACCP, SQF, sanitation programs, and food safety compliance systems used in plant operations.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree in food science, dairy science, microbiology, chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Quality Execution or QC leadership experience in dairy or cheese manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting regulatory, customer, or certification audits and preparing plants for successful outcomes.
• Familiarity with microbiological testing, environmental monitoring programs, and statistical process control methods.

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 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's history dates back to the 1950s, 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 the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?