Team Leader, Overnight, Dairy - Dacula

About the role

As an on-the-floor team participant, you will perform daily tasks within the work area, support associates, and ensure smooth department operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-the-floor work alongside associates
• Cover unplanned absences and vacations
• Understand and maintain all department reports and procedures
• Coordinate breaks and lunch schedules
• Oversee and maintain equipment, preventive maintenance (PMs), and work orders
• Assist managers with associate scheduling
• Understand production requirements and execute department needs
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and enforce quality and food safety standards
• Serve as a role model for associates
• Plan and conduct job skill training, including writing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs) and conducting Job Instruction Training (JIT)
• Lead and drive improvement of plant operations
• Analyze and understand KPIs and data
• Perform day-to-day tasks and responsibilities of the Department Manager/Assistant Department Manager in their absence, such as production scheduling and planning
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years old
• Ability to learn and perform all positions in the department
• Understanding of plant policies, practices, procedures, and requirements
• Ability to plan, organize, and follow through on assignments
• Ability to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift
• Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds
• Willingness to travel for specialized training
• High level of maturity, discretion, tact, and judgment
• Good computer and software skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Thorough knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) program
• Ability to use industrial-strength chemicals
• Basic mechanical skills
• Ability to climb ladders
• Excellent work habits in line with GMPs
• Safe working habits
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good human relations skills (ability to work well with others and be a team player)
• Ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
• Willingness to assist other team members in other areas
• Ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Basic math skills
• Effective communication skills
• Enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work
• Commitment to Publix and our mission

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college coursework in Business, Engineering, and/or Food Science
• Department experience related to this position

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of 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 Holiday Bonus:
  • First year: 15 hours of pay
  • Second year: one week’s pay (if employed through issue date)
  • Subsequent years: two weeks’ pay

For more details, visit Publix Benefits.