Quality Assurance Team Leader, Overnight, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula

Publix Super Markets; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Team Leader to ensure food safety and quality within their manufacturing facilities. This role requires hands-on participation in daily operations, covering for absences, and leading job skill training. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Join a company that values commitment and teamwork, and be part of a mission-driven environment where your contributions will enhance quality standards and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds and extended walking/standing.
• Knowledge of GMPs, SDS, LOTO, and PPE is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify QA department responsibilities and food safety programs.
• Interact with regulatory auditors and assist in quality-related issues.
• Lead improvement of plant operations through continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO)

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Problem-Solving

Basic Math Skills

Ability to Lift 50+ Pounds

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College Coursework in Business, Engineering, or Food Science

Job description

In Quality Assurance (QA), Team Leaders serve as a critical resource to associates and managers within Publix manufacturing facilities by being on-the-floor work participants with associates and covering for vacations and unplanned absences. This includes performing tasks and assuming specific responsibilities of the Department Manager in his/her absence, and planning and conducting job skill training for all associates. Team Leaders report to the Quality Assurance Department Manager.

Additional Responsibilities include:

1. HACCP Plan development, monitoring and data verification for all products and processes
2. Maintain Food Safety and Quality Programs including SQF, allergens, SSOPs and other prerequisite programs
3. Interaction with regulatory and external auditors (Georgia Department of Agriculture, GDA, USDA and 3rd party auditors) which can include accompanying the auditor and corrective action plan follow up
4. Interaction with plant management which includes assisting departments in researching quality-related issues
5. Act as QA department point of contact in the absence of the QA manager
6. Monitor and verify QA department responsibilities
7. Effectively communicate food safety and quality programs using job instruction training techniques to QA as well as other department associates as needed
8. Perform tasks in the work area (when necessary) which include:
9. Being an on the work floor participant with production associates (when necessary)
10. Cover for unplanned absences
11. Schedule associate labor needs
12. Promote and enforce associate quality and food safety standards
13. Verify the maintenance of equipment, preventive maintenance and work orders
14. Understand production and ability to execute department requirements
15. Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices within the facility
16. Be a role model for plant associates
17. Track customer complaints, investigation and correspondence
18. Lead and drive improvement of plant operations through continuous improvement projects
19. Study and analyze KPI’s and data and apply to departmental improvement
20. Plan and respond to out of the ordinary events
21. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

1. High school diploma or its equivalent
2. Must be at least 18 years old
3. Ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds, extended walking/standing (up to 14 hours a day), bending, squatting, and climbing ladders
4. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
5. Knowledge of Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
7. Ability to demonstrate safe working habits
8. Ability to learn and perform all positions
9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
10. Understanding of highly complex industrial/manufacturing equipment
11. Ability to work well with others and be a team player
12. Ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
13. Willingness to assist other team members in other areas
14. Ability to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time
15. Ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision
16. Possess basic math skills
17. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
18. Obvious enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work
19. A commitment to Publix and our mission.

Preferred Qualifications:

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