Team Leader, ON, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula

Publix • Dacula, GA

4d • $26 - $36

About The Position

The Team Leader performs daily tasks in the department work area as an active, on-the-floor participant alongside associates. The role coordinates breaks and lunch schedules, covers unplanned absences and vacations, assists managers with associate scheduling, and understands department production requirements and procedures. The Team Leader oversees equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, and work orders; maintains department reports; and performs department manager or assistant department manager responsibilities when they are absent, including production scheduling and planning.

The role promotes quality and food safety, maintains Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), models expected conduct, and plans and conducts job-skills training, including preparing Skill Breakdown Sheets and delivering Job Instruction Training. The Team Leader analyzes KPIs and data and drives improvements in plant operations. 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 in excess of 50 pounds.
• Must be willing to travel to specialized training.
• Must demonstrate 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.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must demonstrate excellent work habits in line with GMPs and safe working habits.
• Must demonstrate leadership skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have good human relations skills and be able to work well with others as a team player.
• Must be able to work any shift, including 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 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 an on-the-floor participant with associates.
• Cover for unplanned absences and vacations.
• Understand and maintain department reports and procedures.
• Coordinate breaks and lunch schedules.
• Oversee and understand the maintenance of equipment, preventive maintenance activities, 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 for associates, 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 Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager duties during their absence, including production scheduling and planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Holiday bonus in November: 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 that end at midnight or begin 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 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 buffet-style hot lunches at facilities with a cafeteria.

What This Job Offers

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