Processing Manager

Within our manufacturing facility in Wales, Leprino is seeking a Processing Manager to support continued growth across our cheese and dairy ingredients operations. We believe in steady improvement through hard work, investment in our people, and thoughtful development of our processes, and this role plays an important part in that progress!

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and build the Cheese Processing Department, covering chilled, frozen, shredded, and diced mozzarella products.
• Guide three direct reports and support around fifty indirect colleagues through clear priorities and open communication.
• Shape daily production plans that balance safety, quality, output, and cost across processing and packing lines.
• Create a supportive, inclusive environment where people learn, contribute, and grow together!
• Write, review, and apply standard practices that strengthen consistency, food safety, and product quality.
• Partner closely with site teams to improve workflows, remove inefficiencies, and support steady progress.
• Review production results and operational measures to identify improvement opportunities and follow through.
• Develop future leaders by coaching, mentoring, and encouraging capability within shift and team leadership.
• Coordinate resources, staffing, and schedules to meet site priorities efficiently and accurately.
• Participate in the Site Senior Leadership Team, presenting updates and contributing to open, transparent discussions!
• Provide duty manager weekend cover on a rotating basis, approximately one weekend in every ten weeks.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):

• A third-level qualification in business, engineering, or a technical field.
• At least three years of people management experience in a manufacturing environment, with accountability for team output.
• At least one year supporting or leading multiple shifts, team leads, or supervisors within operations.
• Experience working within food production or packaging operations with strong quality and safety standards.
• Availability to participate in a rotating weekend duty manager schedule.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):

• A master’s degree in engineering, operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience within dairy, food, or temperature-controlled manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to continuous improvement programmes that strengthen flow, reliability, and team development.
• Experience presenting operational updates to senior site leaders with clarity and transparency.

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 team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality cheese products. Leprino 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 a competitive salary, participation in the company bonus scheme, a generous contributory pension, life assurance, a medical cashback plan, 25 days’ holiday plus 8 statutory bank holidays, company sick pay, onsite free parking, a subsidised canteen, a cycle to work scheme, access to an online retail discount platform, a full branded uniform, and learning and development opportunities. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded as you help strengthen our business, support our customers, and work alongside one another.

Our Story:

Leprino’s history dates back to the 1950s, 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 the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the “World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company.” From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?

While we review LinkedIn Easy Apply submissions and may reach out for an initial conversation, they are considered an inquiry rather than an official application. To be formally considered for this position, please apply directly at https://leprino.co.uk/join-our-team/.