Senior Department Manager, Bakery - Atlanta

Publix Super Markets, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership plan

Purchase additional shares of stock

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Free hot lunches at facilities

Job summary

Publix Super Markets is seeking a Senior Department Manager for our Atlanta bakery manufacturing facility. You will lead a high-performing team of production leaders and associates, collaborating with cross-functional partners to optimize processes and drive operational excellence while focusing on safety and quality.

This role offers growth within a respected, employee-owned company. Ideal candidates have extensive manufacturing leadership experience, a background in Engineering or Food

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; 3 years in production environment; 3 years manufacturing leadership.
• Must obtain and maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.
• Willingness to work variable schedule including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Must be on call 24/7 and able to travel with overnight stays.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills; safety and GMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong managerial and leadership

Excellent communication

Analytical and problem-solving

Ability to develop a production vision

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to multi-task

Ability to learn new concepts

Calm under pressure

Safety culture and GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

SQF Certification

HACCP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

Lead the team behind some of Publix’s most trusted products as a Senior Department Manager at our Atlanta bakery 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 bakery 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 Senior Department Manager at our Atlanta bakery 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 bakery 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
• 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 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
• 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.