Senior Department Manager, Bakery - Atlanta

Publix • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead a team of production leaders and associates at a Publix bakery manufacturing facility in Atlanta. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and associate development. Optimize production processes, support plant performance goals, foster a culture of safety and accountability, and develop future leaders within the department. The role contributes to manufacturing operations at a company that describes itself as employee-owned and offers opportunities to grow a career in food manufacturing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Three years of experience in a business-area-specific production environment.
• Three years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills.
• Willingness to work a variable schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Ability to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Ability to travel with overnight stays.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications, including Excel, Access, Outlook, and Word.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements for personal safety and providing a safe work environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processing equipment for optimal asset utilization.
• Knowledge of production equipment cleaning, sanitation, preventative 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 develop a vision for the production department.
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and demonstrate 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 more than one priority at a time.
• 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.
• Commitment to Publix and its mission.

Nice To Haves

• 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 managing monthly and hourly associates.
• Knowledge of Publix’s organizational structure for effective communication with appropriate business areas, departments, and associates.

Responsibilities

• Lead production leaders and associates in a bakery manufacturing department.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to advance 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.
• Apply manufacturing processing equipment knowledge to optimize asset utilization.
• Oversee or support production equipment cleaning, sanitation, preventative maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Execute large-scale projects from vision through implementation.
• Encourage participation, learning, innovation, and creativity among teams and associates.

What This Job Offers

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