Deli Plant Leader: Ops, PM & Training Champion

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Department Manager to lead on-the-floor operations, coordinate training, and ensure GMP and food safety standards are met. You will cover for absences, schedule breaks, maintain reports, and oversee equipment maintenance.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to GMPs, forklift operation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and travel for training is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to learn and perform all positions in the department.
• Must follow 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 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 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 (the 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 and
• a commitment to Publix and our mission.

Responsibilities

• Being an on-the-floor work participant with associates.
• Covering for unplanned absences and vacations.
• Understanding and maintaining all department reports and procedures.
• Coordinating breaks and lunch schedules.
• Overseeing maintenance of equipment, PMs and work orders.
• Assisting managers with scheduling of associates.
• Understanding production and ability to execute department requirements.
• Maintaining GMPs.
• Promoting and enforcing quality and food safety standards.
• Being a role model for associates.
• Planning and conducting job skill training for all associates including SBSs and JIT.
• Leading and driving improvement of plant operations.
• Analyzing KPIs and data.
• Performing day-to-day tasks of the Department Manager/Assistant Department Manager in their absence, such as production scheduling and planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in Business, Engineering, and/or Food Science

Excellent attendance and punctuality

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Department Manager to lead on-the-floor operations, coordinate training, and ensure GMP and food safety standards are met. You will cover for absences, schedule breaks, maintain reports, and oversee equipment maintenance.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to GMPs, forklift operation, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and travel for training is essential.