FTM Quality Team Lead

Leprino Foods’ history dates back over 65 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 largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose in the world, 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 daring vision, we’re looking for our secret ingredient: You. A motivated individual who is the best at what you do. Three people in a small corner grocery store in the early 1950s have now grown to over 4,300 employees throughout 16 global locations. Will you join us on our journey?

We Offer You In Return:

At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role is $30.77 per hour.

• 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, tuition assistance, vacation, holiday, dedicated sick time, matching 401(k), annual merit increases and bonuses, as well as our annual Profit-Sharing plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

Minimum Requirements: 

• A minimum of 18 years of age 
• Ability to speak, read, and write English language
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions in order to understand and to commuicate with others, to complete required documentation in both written and electronic form, and to troubleshoot systems utlizing the English language. 
• Must have the ability to perform essential job functions, wear required personal protective equipment, comply with all applicable safety practices, maintain a clean work area, complete written reports, perform basic and intermediate mathematical calculations, enter daa into and pull data from computer systems. 
• Must possess considerable problem-solving ability in dealing with equipment or troubleshooting when supervision is not readily available for consultation. 
• Must be able to read/write and perform basic mathematical functions in order to understand the Corporate Lab Manuel and standard methods of examination of dairy product. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy and timely distribution of laboratory testing reports from all labs to production departments and management. 
• Train QE and operation personnel on correct in-process and final testing protocols and technique. 
• Aids in the administration of the plant's hold and release program by entering specs and placing product on hold. 
• Oversees PQC program and issues vendor complaints. 
• Ensures all laboratory control programs are complete and satisfy all corporate requirements. 
• Assists environmental and in-process microbiological sampling and monitoring program to ensure they meet testing requirements and company policies. 
• Maintains laboratory equipment as required to ensure accuracy, performing calibrations and preventative maintenance. 
• Relieves and assists lab techicians as needed to ensure proper testing, including procedural audits. 
• Displays initiative and a sense of urgency when investigating quality/production concerns and follow up on corrective action. 
• Acts as QE supervisor back-up when required. 
• Adheres to all company policies and safety practices. Maintains 5S standards. 
• Follow company's good manufacturing and safety policies and procedures. 
• Maintains housekeeping in area and maintain 5S standards. 
• Communicate effectively with co-workers, team leads, and supervisors. 
• Perform work in a safe manner by following safety procedures and policies, critical safety rules, and expected standard conduct. 

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