Department Manager, Overnight, Fresh Kitchen - Deerfield
About The Position
Lead a team of production leaders and associates at a Publix fresh kitchen manufacturing facility. The Department Manager collaborates with cross-functional partners to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and associate development. Responsibilities include optimizing production processes, supporting plant performance goals, fostering a culture of safety and accountability, and developing future leaders. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to manufacturing operations at an employee-owned company, with an emphasis on food safety, product quality, operational excellence, and people development.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in a business-area-specific production environment or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of leadership experience or equivalent experience.
- Strong managerial and leadership skills.
- Willingness to work a variable schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
- Ability to travel with overnight stays.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Knowledge of OSHA requirements for personal safety and providing a safe work environment.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processing equipment and its optimal utilization.
- Knowledge of production equipment cleaning, sanitation, preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Ability to be innovative and demonstrate interpersonal skills.
- Detailed organization skills, including analyzing, planning, and following through.
- Ability to work independently as a self-starter, with self-motivation, commitment, and integrity.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills.
- Ability to analyze and design processes and analyze information and data.
- Ability to multitask and handle multiple priorities.
- Ability to learn new and complex ideas or concepts and visualize a situation.
- Ability to handle highly confidential information and matters professionally.
- Ability to remain calm in a crisis.
- Strong facilitation skills.
- Ability to motivate and inspire, and to encourage participation, learning, innovation, and creativity within teams and associates.
- Commitment to Publix and its mission.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field, or equivalent.
- 3 years of Publix Manufacturing management experience.
- SQF Certification.
- HACCP Certification.
Responsibilities
- Lead production leaders and associates at a fresh kitchen manufacturing facility.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and associate development.
- Optimize production processes and support plant performance goals.
- Foster a culture of safety and accountability.
- Develop future leaders within the department.
- Execute large-scale projects from vision through implementation.
Benefits
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
- Opportunity to purchase additional shares of 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 buffet-style lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.
- Year-end bonus of one month’s extra pay, prorated in the first year, for associates employed through the bonus check issue date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
