Quality Leader at Leprino Foods in lemoore, California

Job Description:

Leprino Foods


Position Title: Quality Leader

Shift Type: Full Time

Location: Lemoore, CA, US, 93245


Requisition ID: 29935

No of Openings: 1

Job Functions: Quality & Food Safety

Description:

Within our flagship “Lemoore West” manufacturing facility located in Lemoore, California – Leprino is seeking a Quality Leader to continue moving our organization forward. We take pride in our vision to be “world’s best”, it’s why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role typically ranges between $84,000 and $101,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.

• Establishes himself/herself as the go to quality resource for daily decision making.
• The Quality Leader manages pest control and sanitation systems, including recordkeeping, SSOP’s, Master Sanitation Schedules, CIP effectiveness, and chemical safety. 
• Advises resources to take ownership of their day to day: including testing, microbiology, environmental monitoring, sanitation/sanitary design, risk assessments and all quality related programs and systems.
• Supports production division management to troubleshoot plant quality execution deficiencies, working with technical resources (Technical Services, Quality Assurance, R&D and Product Development) and plant management to identify root cause and eliminate recurring quality problems. 
• Helps to ensure plant level preparedness for customer and regulatory inspections. Coordinates all customer and regulatory audits and follow-up activities including Corrective and Preventative Actions. 
• Coordinates with Corporate Quality Assurance to assure proper follow up on all customer and regulatory issues (complaints, audits, and requests for information). 
• Help to drive the plant Environmental activities and operates as the local subject matter expert on microbiological issues. 
• Operates as a local subject matter reference in applicable sanitation, audits, and environment policies, programs and systems.
• Helps to lead, teach, and inspire passion in all plant employees for product quality, food safety, and plant housekeeping. 
• Motivates the plant exempt and non-exempt workforce to assume ownership of all areas of the sanitation and audit systems.
• Assists in driving core people development processes (hiring and promoting for success, technical/functional training, leadership development, and performance management) within the sanitation, audit, and environmental functions.   

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• College Degree in Food Science, Dairy Technology or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing environment, additional education may substitute experience where applicable
• Proficient computer knowledge, with familiarity or ability to learn SAP or other manufacturing computer systems
• Knowledge of and passion for quality methods and techniques, including HACCP concept for food safety, quality assurance standards, food laboratory testing methods and operations, and statistical process control techniques.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• Technical background in food technology, food science, dairy science, microbiology, or chemistry
• Dairy/Cheese manufacturing experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities/Competencies:

• Technical knowledge of cheese making process and equipment 
• Technical knowledge of microbiology and sanitation practices 
• Mechanical aptitude 
• Working knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices 
• Effective communication skills 
• Effective people management skills 

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?

Leprino Foods Company utilizes the services of Psychemedics to perform our Hair Follicle Drug Testing. Additional information about this process can be obtained at https://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

Nearest Major Market: Fresno

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