As a Sanitation Team Leader for the Publix Bakery Plant, you’ll oversee a team and ensure the sanitation of equipment that produces the bakery products that our customers know and love! In addition, you will oversee the disassembly and reassembly of equipment, ensure a clean work environment by utilizing industrial strength chemicals and collaborate cross functionally with production and quality assurance for product line changeovers. Our Bakery Plant produces award-winning products such as breads, rolls, cookies, pies, cakes, muffins, danish, dry mixes, fillings, icings, and glazes. Without our Sanitation Team Leaders, the Publix Bakery Plant simply couldn't produce high quality products needed to serve our customers.
Performing tasks in the work area on a daily basis within the team including:
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
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our 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 hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
