Team Leader, ON, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula

Publix•Dacula, GA

About The Position

The Team Leader performs daily tasks in the work area alongside the team, including covering for unplanned absences and vacations. The role supports department operations by coordinating breaks and lunches, maintaining reports and procedures, overseeing equipment maintenance, and assisting with associate scheduling. The Team Leader understands production requirements, maintains Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and promotes and enforces quality and food safety standards. The position serves as a role model for associates and plans and conducts job-skills training, including preparing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs) and delivering Job Instruction Training (JIT). It also leads operational improvements and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) and data. When the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager is absent, the Team Leader performs their day-to-day responsibilities, such as production scheduling and planning, as well as 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 GMP program.
Able to use industrial-strength chemicals.
Basic mechanical skills.
Able to climb ladders.
Demonstrate work habits consistent with GMPs and safe working habits.
Demonstrate leadership skills and good human-relations skills, including the ability to work well with others and be a team player.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently with little or no supervision.
Able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and work extended hours.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Willing to assist team members in other areas.
Able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills.
Able to communicate effectively.
Show enthusiasm, initiative, and 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 unplanned associate 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 associate scheduling.
Understand production and execute department requirements.
Maintain 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 improvement of plant operations.
Analyze and understand KPIs and data.
Perform Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager duties in their absence, including production scheduling and planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.