Quality Supervisor

Within our Waverly, NY, manufacturing facility, we are seeking a Quality Supervisor on the plant’s technical leadership team to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of food quality, reliability, production efficiencies, and safety. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate

You will play a crucial role in creating a healthy work environment for our employees, thereby fostering positive working relationships and teamwork. You will report directly to the QE Manager and work closely with other department managers and Senior Leadership.

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $77,000 and 92,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

Leadership & Training

• Manage daily quality testing and monthly cross-checks for consistency.
• Lead, manage and develop a team of hourly employees.
• Monitor and evaluate lab employees' responsibilities, ensuring competence.
• Maintain training materials and schedules, support GMPs and safety policies.
• Conduct employee evaluations and maintain lab certification.
• Maintain PA certified laboratory status & ensure all documentation meets the regulatory compliance

Plant Quality Initiatives

• Champions the plant Quality Compliance initiatives and operates as the local subject matter expert in applicable food safety and quality policies, programs, and systems.
• Builds and fosters strong working relationships, collaboration within their team and a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate continuous improvement for teamwork and distinguished customer service. Strive for excellence to promote Leprino Quality across all departments.
• Manage the Sweet Whey Powder Review, Hold and Release program with efficiency and attention to detail. Work closely with plant materials management and Corporate product management on product availability, out of spec conditions, customer concerns, etc.
• Perform regular reviews of test results and address trends.

Regulatory and Customer Compliance

• Maintain, calibrate and PM lab testing equipment
• Manage Monthly Component Summary and Antibiotic Testing Reports for incoming milk
• Participate in the Corporate Collaborative Testing program for chemical and micro testing.
• Monitor test results to prevent wrong or incomplete testing data from being submitted
• Notify Quality Manager in a timely manner regarding out-of-compliance issues
• Coordinate departmental equipment maintenance
• Respond to testing needs of production in a timely manner
• Satisfy the requirements of various regulatory agencies

Problem Solving

• Investigate suspect test results, deviations, and troubleshoot equipment failures.
• Assist in responding to customer complaints promptly by locating and reviewing the required data as requested by the QE manager

Safety

• Promote a safe work environment, support safety goals, and provide PPE.
• Address employee safety concerns and contribute to safety training efforts.

Budget Planning

• Manage and control costs in alignment with production days, maintain sufficient supply inventories, and provide assistance in budget preparation as required.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, OR equivalent work experience.
• Two (2) years progressive leadership and management experience in quality or production in the food industry, or other related field requiring regulatory compliance.
• The ability to perform shift work in a 24/7 operational plant (the milk never stops coming).

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (SQF, BRC, ISO, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge of quality methods and techniques – including the HACCP concept of food safety, quality assurance standards, food laboratory testing methods and operations, and statistical process control techniques.
• Familiarity with SAP, or similar integrated manufacturing system
• Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience

Leprino Foods celebrates and supports diversity. We believe in equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture that leverages the unique talents, experiences, background, and perspectives of each individual employee.

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, nine paid holidays, sick time, 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 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 almost 5,000 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?