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Leprino Foods Company Protein Team Lead in Denver, Colorado
Leprino Foods
Position Title: Protein Team Lead
Shift Type: Full Time
Location: Greeley, CO, US, 80631
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2024
Requisition ID: 29686
No of Openings: 1
Job Functions: Production Operations
Description: 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?
The Greeley Teamis seeking aProtein Team Lead to help us achieve our goals.
We Ask Of You To: * Be responsible for the safe operation of its associated equipment and/or processes, the quality of incoming raw materials, the quality of the outgoing products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP s), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and safe work practices.
Be responsible for maintaining 5S standards and participating in and implementing continuous improvement.
Communicate effectively in relaying information to team members, team leads, supervisors, and managers as applicable.
Have strong time management and organizational skills.
Meet food safety and quality requirements by following the Food Safety Plan, Quality Plan and company policies.
We Offer You in Return:
At Leprino Foods, starting compensation for this role ranges from $28.32-33.27 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 Qualifications & Experience: * Must be 18 years of age
Must have work experience in a manufacturing environment or team leadership position, or equivalent educational training
Mechanical skills/aptitude
Strong time management and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others
The Protein Team Lead must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to understand/adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), to communicate effectively with others, to complete required documentation both in written and electronic form utilizing the English language.
Must have demonstrated prior leadership experience and computer proficiency in email, internet, and Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
At least two years of work experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in machine operation utilizing HMIs and troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience: * Minimum two years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Lifting Requirements: * 30 lbs Pallet Mid-Chest Lift
44 lbs Pallet Head Lift
44lb Chest Head Lift
Stair climb, daily