Team Leader, ON, Dairy - Lakeland

Publix•Lakeland, FL

About The Position

The Team Leader works alongside associates in the department each day, including covering for unplanned absences and vacations. The role coordinates associate breaks and lunch schedules, supports scheduling, and understands production requirements and how to execute them. The Team Leader maintains department reports and procedures, oversees equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance (PMs), and work orders, and promotes Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and quality and food safety standards. The position includes serving as a role model, planning and conducting job-skills training, preparing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs), and conducting Job Instruction Training (JIT). The Team Leader leads improvements to plant operations and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) and data. In the absence of the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager, the Team Leader performs their day-to-day responsibilities, including production scheduling and planning, along with other assigned duties.

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 more than 50 pounds.
Must be willing to travel for specialized training.
Must demonstrate 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.
Must be able to use industrial-strength chemicals.
Basic mechanical skills.
Must be able to climb ladders.
Must demonstrate work habits consistent with GMPs and safe working habits.
Must demonstrate leadership skills and good human relations skills, including the ability to work well with others and be a team player.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and efficiently with little or no supervision.
Must be able to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and work extended hours.
Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Must be willing to assist team members in other areas.
Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
Basic math skills and effective communication skills.
Must show 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 on the floor and cover for unplanned 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 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 to plant operations.
Analyze and understand KPIs and data.
Perform the day-to-day duties of the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager when they are absent, including production scheduling and planning.
Perform other duties as assigned.