Plant Engineering Manager II

Within our 1000-person manufacturing facility in Lemoore – Leprino is seeking a Plant Engineering Manager II to lead our Engineering and Maintenance organization. This role oversees capital projects, equipment reliability, utilities, maintenance operations, and engineering support that keep one of the world's largest cheese manufacturing facilities running safely and efficiently. We believe great manufacturing starts with great people, thoughtful planning, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Join a team that invests in its facilities, embraces innovation, and takes pride in producing products enjoyed around the world.

• •Build and guide the Engineering and Maintenance teams to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
• •Plan, write, and oversee capital projects, ranging from facility construction to equipment upgrades and energy improvements.
• •Prepare the annual engineering budget and shape multi-year capital programs aligned with plant needs.
• •Coordinate closely with Production to adjust maintenance schedules and engineering support as demand shifts.
• •Create clear project documentation, operating procedures, and training materials for new and upgraded systems.
• •Lead safety efforts within Engineering and Maintenance by setting expectations, modeling safe behaviors, and reinforcing accountability.
• •Ensure employees receive the tools, training, and equipment needed to perform work safely and accurately.
• •Maintain strong working relationships across the plant, encouraging collaboration, transparency, and shared progress.
• •Monitor capital spending, report status updates to plant leadership, and track improvements against approved plans.
• •Interface with local, state, and federal agencies to secure permits and maintain regulatory compliance.
• •Support food safety and sanitation efforts by strengthening department processes and daily practices.
• •Mentor supervisors and managers, supporting development, engagement, and long-term growth within the team!

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 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.

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?