Quality Assurance Team Leader, Overnight, Bakery, Atlanta

About the role

Team Leaders in Publix manufacturing facilities serve as critical resources to associates and managers, participating on the floor and covering for absences.

Responsibilities

• HACCP Plan development, monitoring, and data verification for all products and processes
• Maintain Food Safety and Quality Programs including SQF, allergens, SSOPs, and other prerequisite programs
• Interact with regulatory and external auditors (GA D.A., USDA, and third-party auditors)
• Assist departments in researching quality-related issues
• Act as QA department point of contact in absence of QA manager
• Monitor and verify QA department responsibilities
• Communicate food safety and quality programs using job instruction training techniques
• Perform tasks in the work area (when necessary)
• Be an on the work floor participant with production associates
• Cover for unplanned absences
• Schedule associate labor needs
• Promote and enforce associate quality and food safety standards
• Verify the maintenance of equipment, preventive maintenance, and work orders
• Understand production and execute department requirements
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices within the facility
• Be a role model for plant associates
• Track customer complaints, investigations, and correspondence
• Lead and drive improvement of plant operations through continuous improvement projects
• Study and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and data and apply to departmental improvement
• Plan and respond to out of the ordinary events

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years old
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds, extended walking/standing (up to 14 hours a day), bending, squatting, and climbing ladders
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to demonstrate safe working habits
• Ability to learn and perform all positions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of highly complex industrial/manufacturing equipment
• Ability to work well with others and be a team player
• Ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• Willingness to assist other team members in other areas
• Ability to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time
• Possess basic math skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Obvious enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work
• A commitment to Publix and our mission

Qualifications

• Some college coursework in Business, Engineering, and/or Food Science
• Knowledge of laboratory (chemical and microbiological) and ability to be a resource to all departments
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance and ability to provide assistance to all departments
• Knowledge of HACCP and SSOP Programs and ability to train all associates in this area
• Department experience related to the position
• Knowledge of general Publix and Manufacturing policies and procedures

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) contributing Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental, and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Year End Bonus in November based on continuous employment