Sanitation Team Leader, AM, Bakery - Lakeland

Publix•Lakeland, FL

3d•$52,000 - $71,760•Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Team Leader performs daily work alongside associates, supports coverage for absences and vacations, and helps coordinate department operations. The role maintains department reports and procedures, coordinates breaks and lunch schedules, and oversees equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and work orders. The Team Leader assists managers with associate scheduling and understands production requirements and how to execute them. The position helps maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and promote and enforce quality and food safety standards. It serves as a role model, plans and conducts associate job-skills training—including preparing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs) and providing Job Instruction Training (JIT)—and leads improvements to plant operations. The Team Leader analyzes key performance indicators and data and performs Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager duties when they are absent, including production scheduling and planning. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years old.
Able to learn and perform all positions in the department.
Able to understand plant policies, practices, procedures, and requirements.
Able to plan, organize, and follow through on assignments.
Able to obtain a forklift license and operate a forklift.
Able to lift more than 50 pounds.
Willing to travel to specialized training.
High level of maturity, discretion, tact, and judgment.
Good computer and software skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Thorough knowledge of the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) program.
Able to use industrial-strength chemicals.
Basic mechanical skills.
Able to climb ladders.
Demonstrate work habits in line with GMPs and safe working habits.
Demonstrate leadership skills.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Good human relations skills, including the ability to work well with others and be a team player.
Able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Willing to assist other team members in other areas.
Able to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
Able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills.
Able to communicate effectively.
Show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work, and commitment to Publix and its mission.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform daily tasks in the work area as part of the team.
Work on the floor alongside associates.
Cover unplanned absences and vacations.
Understand and maintain department reports and procedures.
Coordinate breaks and lunch schedules.
Oversee and understand equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and work orders.
Assist managers with scheduling associates.
Understand production and execute department requirements.
Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Promote and enforce quality and food safety standards.
Serve as a role model for associates.
Plan and conduct job-skills training, including writing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs) and conducting Job Instruction Training (JIT).
Lead and drive improvements to plant operations.
Analyze and understand KPIs and data.
Perform Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager duties in their absence, including production scheduling and planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Holiday Bonus: 15 hours of pay in the first year of continuous employment, one week’s pay in the second year, and two weeks’ pay in subsequent years, subject to remaining employed through the bonus check issue date.
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.