Trainee Careers
Our company’s future and continued success depends on our ability to attract, develop and retain the brightest talent in our industry. One way we achieve this is through our rewarding Manufacturing Leadership Development Program.
Kick-start your Career
Are you ready to join the next generation of outstanding team members and continue our legacy of dairy industry leadership?
Our Manufacturing Leadership Development Program is designed to recruit, mentor and develop you as you put your education to work. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute your unique experiences, expertise and background in ways that benefit both you and our company.
Manufacturing Leadership Development Program
Our Production Leadership Trainee Program seeks recent college graduates with degrees in Food Science, Dairy Science, Dairy Manufacturing, Biochemistry and Engineering. If you’re interested in becoming a leader in our Production organization, this program might be the perfect career option for you!
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Experience: 12-month rotational program covering all operational aspects, from milk receiving to packaging.
- Skill Development: Expertise and experience in production, quality, safety and leadership skills to motivate and lead a team.
- Career Advancement: Potential for a continued leadership role as a Production Supervisor nationwide upon program completion.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Recent graduates in Engineering, Agriculture, Dairy Science, Dairy Manufacturing, Biochemistry or Food Science.
- Individuals eager to learn and develop leadership skills in our Production organization.
Learn about some of our former Trainees’ career journeys!
Click Tap on an employee’s name below to learn about their Leprino career journey.

“What I have learned and embodied with my time at Leprino is to always seek out for more, be open to challenges and opportunities. Even if they may not be the direct way toward your goals, they will always lead to growth. The development over my career was driven by the amazing teams and mentors who have helped me be successful in my journey.”

“If you don’t take a risk, you will never get ahead, so take every opportunity to learn and to grow and to challenge yourself. If you do, you will find that you achieved what you aspired to accomplish.”

“In my career with Leprino, I have learned that anything is possible with the right amount of ambition and resources. I have been part of groundbreaking projects with amazing leaders who are always willing to share their knowledge and nurture the future leaders of the company. Through mentorship, I have discovered that I am my own biggest advocate, and this support has been instrumental in furthering my career.”
Qualities of a Manufacturing Leadership Trainee
- Leadership Experience: You have demonstrated leadership experience.
- Personal Responsibility: You take personal responsibility for your work and contributions.
- Determination: You are never satisfied with “no” for an answer.
- Integrity and Humility: You possess high integrity and humility, with a genuine respect for others that fits our “team first” culture.
- Flexibility: You are open to relocation and geographically flexible for future assignments