Department Manager, AM, Fresh Kitchen - Deerfield

Publix Super Markets; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

401(k) retirement savings plan

Group health, dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a Department Manager at our fresh kitchen manufacturing facility to lead a high-performing team of production leaders and associates. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive operational excellence, optimize production processes, and foster a culture of safety and accountability.

This role emphasizes developing future leaders, executing large-scale projects, and sustaining product quality within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years in a production environment or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience or equivalent
• Willing to work variable schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safety
• Knowledge of production equipment and sanitation
• Familiarity with GMPs
• Ability to lead and motivate teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of production leaders and associates
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive operational excellence
• Optimize production processes and support plant performance goals
• Foster a culture of safety and accountability
• Develop future leaders within the department
• Drive continuous improvement and associate development

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Team development

Analytical skills

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

SQF Certification

HACCP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Description

Lead the team behind some of Publix’s most trusted products as a Department Manager at our fresh kitchen manufacturing facility. Publix Manufacturing welcomes leaders with diverse backgrounds who are passionate about food manufacturing, operational excellence, and people development. Whether your experience comes from years of manufacturing leadership or a formal education in Engineering, Food Science, or a related field, you'll find opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with Publix. Publix Manufacturing includes Bakery (2), Dairy (3), Deli (1), Fresh Kitchen (3), and Produce Snacks (1) facilities located across the Southeast. Based in one of our fresh kitchen facilities, you'll lead a high-performing team of production leaders and associates, collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and associate development. You'll be responsible for optimizing production processes, supporting plant performance goals, fostering a culture of safety and accountability, and developing future leaders within the department. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on our manufacturing operations while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected and successful employee-owned companies in the country. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about operational excellence, food safety, product quality, and people development, we'd love to hear from you.

Department

Manufacturing

Job Category

Management

Description

Lead the team behind some of Publix’s most trusted products as a Department Manager at our fresh kitchen manufacturing facility. Publix Manufacturing welcomes leaders with diverse backgrounds who are passionate about food manufacturing, operational excellence, and people development. Whether your experience comes from years of manufacturing leadership or a formal education in Engineering, Food Science, or a related field, you'll find opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with Publix. Publix Manufacturing includes Bakery (2), Dairy (3), Deli (1), Fresh Kitchen (3), and Produce Snacks (1) facilities located across the Southeast. Based in one of our fresh kitchen facilities, you'll lead a high-performing team of production leaders and associates, collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and associate development. You'll be responsible for optimizing production processes, supporting plant performance goals, fostering a culture of safety and accountability, and developing future leaders within the department. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on our manufacturing operations while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected and successful employee-owned companies in the country. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about operational excellence, food safety, product quality, and people development, we'd love to hear from you.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• 2 years of experience in a business area specific production environment or equivalent experience
• 2 years of leadership experience or equivalent experience
• Strong managerial and leadership skills
• Must have a willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to travel with overnight stays
• Communication skills (in both written and verbal format)
• Knowledge of Microsoft application (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for the purpose of personal safety and providing a safe work environment for our associates
• Knowledge of Manufacturing processing equipment for optimal utilization of assets
• Knowledge of production equipment, such as cleaning, sanitation, preventative maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in order to produce safe, wholesome products
• Ability to be innovative
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate detailed organization by analyzing, planning, and follow through at a detailed level
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and demonstrate a high degree of self‑motivation, commitment, and integrity
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
• Ability to analyze and design processes
• Ability to analyze information and data
• Ability to multi-task by handling more than one priority at a time
• Ability to learn new, complex ideas or concepts
• Ability to visualize a situation
• Ability to be exposed to highly confidential information and matters
• Ability to act in a professional manner
• Ability to remain calm in a crisis
• Strong facilitation skills
• Ability to execute large-scale projects from vision through implementation
• Ability to motivate and inspire
• Ability to encourage participation, learning, innovation and creativity within teams and associates and a
• Commitment to Publix and our mission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Business or a related field or its equivalent
• 3 years of Publix Manufacturing management experience
• SQF Certification
• HACCP Certification

Benefits Information

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An 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
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/

Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email. For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.