Sanitation Team Leader, ON, Fresh Kitchen - Deerfield

Publix • Deerfield Beach, FL

1d • $54,600 - $75,296 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanitation Team Leader performs daily work-area tasks as an active, on-the-floor participant alongside associates. The role supports department operations by covering unplanned absences and vacations, maintaining department reports and procedures, coordinating breaks and lunches, assisting managers with associate scheduling, and understanding production requirements. The team leader oversees equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance (PMs), and work orders; maintains Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs); and promotes and enforces quality and food-safety standards.

The position serves as a role model and trains associates by planning and conducting job-skill training, writing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs), and conducting Job Instruction Training (JIT). It leads operational improvement and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) and other data. In the absence of the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager, the team leader performs their day-to-day duties, such as production scheduling and planning. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or 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 more than 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to travel to 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 the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) program.
• Must be able to use industrial-strength chemicals.
• Must have basic mechanical skills and be able to climb ladders.
• Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with GMPs and safe working habits.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills and good human relations skills, including the ability to work well with others and be a team player.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and work extended hours.
• Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Must be willing to assist team members in other areas.
• Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Must possess basic math skills and communicate effectively.
• Must show enthusiasm, initiative, 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 work-area tasks as an active, on-the-floor participant alongside associates.
• Cover for unplanned absences and vacations.
• Understand and maintain department reports and procedures.
• Coordinate associate breaks and lunch schedules.
• Oversee and understand equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance (PMs), and work orders.
• Assist managers with scheduling associates.
• Understand production and execute department requirements.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and promote and enforce quality and food-safety standards.
• Serve as a role model for associates.
• Plan and conduct job-skill training, including writing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs) and conducting Job Instruction Training (JIT).
• Lead and drive improvements in plant operations.
• Analyze and understand KPIs and data.
• Perform the Department Manager's or Assistant Department Manager's day-to-day responsibilities when they are absent, such as 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.
• Weekend differential of $2.00 per hour for hours worked from 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.
• Night differential of $0.75 per hour for associates regularly scheduled to work hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m., excluding shifts ending at midnight or beginning at 3:00 a.m.
• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost.
• Opportunity to purchase additional shares of Publix 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED