Job Description

For our state-of-the art 600+ person Lubbock, TX cheese and whey manufacturing facility, Leprino is seeking a Utilities Supervisor on nights to join our team to continue moving our organization to even larger levels of innovation, technological advancement, process improvement, 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.

Leprino Foods broke ground on the $1 Billion facility in the summer of 2022. The plant became operational in 2024 with Phase 1 and will become fully operational by 2026 with Phase 2.

Job Duties

• Plans and schedules daily staffing needs to improve labor efficiency and ensure maintenance utility system needs are met.
• Leads and coaches team employees by implementing programs in technical training, safety, quality, communications, performance recognition, and internal employee development to ensure peak employee engagement and efficiency.
• Builds and fosters strong working relationships, collaboration within their team, and a positive work environment.
• Schedules and supervises the daily shift activities to minimize production downtime related to utility systems, work orders, and planned maintenance.
• Prioritizes utility system repair needs while assuring safety and quality.
• Actively contributes to the development and implementation of the powerhouse operational strategy, process review, and process adjustment.
• Ensures compliance with wastewater discharge permit limits and all environmental regulatory requirements.
• Provides employees with the training, equipment, and tools to be able to safely perform their jobs.
• Lead Hazmat team training activities and always maintain Hazmat readiness.
• Participates in safety investigations and corrective actions.
• Monitors team operations and makes recommendations for labor and manufacturing efficiency, cost savings, and equipment uptime improvements.
• Contributing to the Maintenance Department’s financial performance goals to assure that a quality product is provided at the least possible cost.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• At least five (5) years of related experience within utilities/maintenance.
• One (1) year of previous experience as a supervisor, superintendent, or manager in fast-paced manufacturing leading teams of at least 20.
• Must be knowledgeable of all plant processes and the equipment involved to trouble-shoot and tackle utility system problems, primarily in ammonia Refrigeration, HVAC, Direct, Indirect, and Glycol Cooling, Compressed Air, and Fire Suppression
• A proven understanding of Controls/PLC based systems.
• Ability to pass a wastewater certification exam and maintain a class C-3a certification with the State of Texas.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Experience with projects related to power and utilities systems.
• Dairy or cheese manufacturing experience.
• Steam generation and Heat Recovery Systems

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 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, 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 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 Foods 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 passionate individuals 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?

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