Team Leader, PM, Dairy - Dacula

About the role

Performing tasks in the work area on a daily basis within the team, including on-the-floor participation, covering unplanned absences, and maintaining department operations.

Responsibilities

• Cover for unplanned absences and vacations
• Understand and maintain all department reports and procedures
• Coordinate breaks and lunch schedules
• Oversee and understand the maintenance of equipment, PM's, and work orders
• Assist managers with scheduling of associates
• Understand production requirements and execute department needs
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Promote 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 KPI's and data
• Perform day-to-day tasks 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 its equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be able to learn and perform all positions in the department
• Must understand plant policies, practices, procedures, and requirements
• Must be able to plan, organize, and follow-through on assignments
• Must be able to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds
• Must be willing to travel to any specialized training
• Must have a high level of maturity, discretion, tact, and judgment
• Must have good computer and software skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Must have thorough knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) program
• Must be able to use industrial strength chemicals
• Must have basic mechanical skills
• Must be able to climb ladders
• Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Must demonstrate safe working habits
• Must demonstrate leadership skills
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have good human relations skills (ability to work well with others and be a team player)
• Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality
• Must be willing to assist other team members in other areas
• Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision
• Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Must possess basic math skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Must show 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 (15 hours of pay in the first year, one week’s pay in the second year, and two weeks’ pay in subsequent years)