Team Leader Fresh Kitchen - Deerfield

Responsibilities

• being an on-the-floor work participant with associates
• covering for unplanned absences and vacations
• understanding and maintaining all department reports and procedures
• coordinating breaks and lunch schedules
• overseeing and understanding the maintenance of equipment, PM's and work orders
• assisting managers with scheduling of associates
• understanding production and ability to execute department requirements
• maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• promoting and enforcing quality and food safety standards
• being a role model for associates
• planning and conducting job skill training for all associates including writing Skill Breakdown Sheets (SBSs) and conducting Job Instruction Training (JIT)
• leading and driving improvement of plant operations
• analyzing and understanding KPI's and data
• performing 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.

• 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.

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