In Quality Assurance (QA), Team Leaders serve as a critical resource to associates and managers within Publix manufacturing facilities by being on-the-floor work participants with associates and covering for vacations and unplanned absences. This includes performing tasks and assuming specific responsibilities of the Department Manager in his/her absence, and planning and conducting job skill training for all associates. Team Leaders report to the Quality Assurance Department Manager.
Additional responsibilities include:
- HACCP Plan development, monitoring and data verification for all products and processes
- maintain Food Safety and Quality Programs including SQF, allergens, SSOPs and other prerequisite programs
- interaction with regulatory and external auditors (Georgia Department of Agriculture, FDA, USDA and 3rd party auditors) which can include accompanying the auditor and corrective action plan follow up
- interaction with plant management which includes assisting departments in researching quality-related issues
- act as QA department point of contact in the absence of the QA manager
- monitor and verify QA department responsibilities
- effectively communicate food safety and quality programs using job instruction training techniques to QA as well as other department associates as needed
- perform tasks in the work area (when necessary) which include:
- being an on the work floor participant with production associates (when necessary)
- cover for unplanned absences
- schedule associate labor needs
- promote and enforce associate quality and food safety standards
- verify the maintenance of equipment, preventive maintenance and work orders
- understand production and ability to execute department requirements
- maintain Good Manufacturing Practices within the facility
- be a role model for plant associates
- track customer complaints, investigation and correspondence
- lead and drive improvement of plant operations through continuous improvement projects
- study and analyze KPI’s and data and apply to departmental improvement
- plan and respond to out of the ordinary events
- other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- high school diploma or its equivalent
- must be at least 18 years old
- ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds, extended walking/standing (up to 14 hours a day), bending, squatting, and climbing ladders
- knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- knowledge of Safety Data Sheets ( SDS), Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- ability to demonstrate safe working habits
- ability to learn and perform all positions
- ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- understanding of highly complex industrial/manufacturing equipment
- ability to work well with others and be a team player
- ability to work any shift, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours
- willingness to assist other team members in other areas
- ability to perform steady and productive work for an extended period of time
- ability to work efficiently with little or no supervision
- possess basic math skills
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- obvious enthusiasm, initiative, and pride in work and
- a commitment to Publix and our mission.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some college coursework in Business, Engineering, and/or Food Science
- knowledge of laboratory (chemical and microbiological) and ability to be a resource to all departments
- knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance and ability to provide assistance to all departments
- knowledge of HACCP and SSOP Programs and ability to train all associates in this area
- department experience related to the position and
- knowledge of general Publix and Manufacturing policies and procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.15 - $32.30 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Lakeland, FL 33815: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person