Team Leader, ON, Fresh Kitchen - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets•Lakeland, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Leader, Fresh Kitchen position is responsible for performing tasks in the work area on a daily basis within the team. This includes being an on-the-floor work participant, understanding and maintaining department reports and procedures, coordinating breaks and lunch schedules, and overseeing equipment maintenance. The role also involves assisting managers with associate scheduling, understanding production requirements, promoting quality and food safety standards, and acting as a role model for associates. Additionally, the Team Leader will plan and conduct job skill training, lead improvements in plant operations, analyze KPIs and data, and perform day-to-day responsibilities of the Department Manager/Assistant Department Manager in their absence.

Requirements

High school diploma or its 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 in excess of 50 pounds.
Must be willing to travel to any 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 Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) program.
Must be able to use industrial strength chemicals.
Must have basic mechanical skills.
Must be able to climb ladders.
Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Must demonstrate safe working habits.
Must demonstrate leadership skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must have good human relations skills (the ability to work well with others and be a team player).
Must be able to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
Must have excellent attendance and punctuality.
Must be willing to assist other team members in other areas.
Must be able to work efficiently with little or no supervision.
Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Must possess basic math skills.
Must be able to communicate effectively.
Must show enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and a commitment to Publix and our mission.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Be an on-the-floor work participant with associates covering for unplanned absences and vacations.
Understand and maintain all department reports and procedures.
Coordinate breaks and lunch schedules.
Oversee and understand the maintenance of equipment, PM's and work orders.
Assist managers with scheduling of associates.
Understand production and ability to execute department requirements.
Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Promote and enforce quality and food safety standards.
Be a role model for associates.
Plan and conduct job skill training for all associates including writing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs) and conducting Job Instruction Training (JIT).
Lead and drive improvement of plant operations.
Analyze and understand KPI's and data.
Perform the day to day tasks and responsibilities of the Department Manager/Assistant Department Manager in their absence, such as production scheduling and planning and other duties as assigned.