Team Leader, Overnight, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula

Publix; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the supermarket industry is looking for a Department Manager/Assistant Department Manager in Dacula, GA. This role involves overseeing daily operations, training associates, coordinating schedules, and ensuring the highest quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates are expected to possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to the company's mission.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, with some college coursework preferred.
• Ability to learn and perform all positions in the department.
• Must be able to lift in excess of 50 pounds and obtain a forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Participate on the floor with associates and cover for absences.
• Conduct job skill training and lead improvement of plant operations.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and promote quality standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Human relations skills

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

• performing tasks in the work area on a daily basis within the team including:
  • 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 and understanding the maintenance of equipment, PM's and work orders
  • assisting managers with scheduling of associates
  • understanding production and ability to execute department requirements
  • maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (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 writing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs) and conducting Job Instruction Training (JIT)
  • leading and driving improvement of plant operations
  • analyzing and understanding KPI's and data
  • performing the day to day tasks and responsibilities of the Department Manager/Assistant Department Manager in their absence, such as production scheduling and planning and
  • other duties as assigned.

• high school diploma or its equivalent
• must be at least 18 years old
• must be able to learn and perform all positions in the department
• must be able to understand 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 Good Manufacturing Practices (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 Good Manufacturing Practices (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.

• Some college coursework in Business, Engineering, and/or Food Science
• department experience related to this position