Team Leader, AM, Deli - Lakeland

Publix•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

The Team Leader, AM, Deli performs daily tasks in the work area alongside the team, including covering for unplanned absences and vacations. The role coordinates breaks and lunch schedules, maintains department reports and procedures, and oversees equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance (PMs), and work orders. The Team Leader assists managers with associate scheduling, understands production requirements, and helps execute department operations. The position promotes and enforces Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), quality, and food safety standards. It involves serving as a role model, planning and conducting job-skills training—including preparing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs) and conducting Job Instruction Training (JIT)—and driving improvements in plant operations through analysis of KPIs and data. In the absence of the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager, the Team Leader performs their day-to-day responsibilities, such as production scheduling and planning, along with other assigned duties.

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.
Demonstrated work habits aligned with GMPs and safe working habits.
Demonstrated 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.
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

Participate in daily work-area tasks and cover for associates during unplanned absences and vacations.
Understand and maintain department reports and procedures.
Coordinate associates’ breaks and lunch schedules.
Oversee 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-skills 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 daily duties in their absence, including production scheduling and planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.