Senior Department Manager

Publix Super Markets; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Free hot lunches

Job summary

Publix Manufacturing seeks a Senior Department Manager to lead a high-performing team at a fresh kitchen facility. You will drive operational excellence, partner with cross-functional teams, and develop leaders while prioritizing safety, quality, and process optimization.

Ideal candidates bring manufacturing leadership experience or a strong engineering/food science education, with a commitment to Publix values and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years in a production environment.
• 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Ability to obtain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• On-call 24 hours/7 days per week.
• Willingness to travel with overnight stays.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for safety.
• Knowledge of GMPs for safe production.
• Ability to be innovative.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and follow-through.
• Ability to develop a vision for the production department.
• Independent, self-motivated, and integrity-driven.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to design and improve processes.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to multi-task across priorities.
• Willingness to learn complex concepts.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Calm under crisis and able to lead large-scale projects.
• Ability to motivate and inspire teams.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Flexibility

Travel willingness

Analytical skills

Food safety knowledge

MS Office

OSHA knowledge

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Food science background

Engineering background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead the team behind some of Publix’s most trusted products as a Senior 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
• 3 years of experience in a business area specific production environment
• 3 years of manufacturing leadership experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification
• Strong managerial and leadership skills
• Must have a willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Ability to be on call 24 hours/7 days per week
• Ability to travel with overnight stays
• Communication skills (in both written and verbal format)
• Knowledge of Microsoft application (Excel, Access, 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 develop a vision for the production department
• 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
• 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 Business or a related field or its equivalent
• Four years of department management experience
• SQF Certification
• HACCP Certification
• Knowledge of Publix policies and guidelines for the management of monthly and hourly associates
• Knowledge of Publix’ organizational structure for effective communication with appropriate business areas, departments, associates, etc.

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
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 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

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.