Sanitation Team Leader Dairy - Atlanta

Responsibilities

• Perform daily tasks in the work area on a daily basis within the team including:
• Being an on‑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, PMs 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 KPIs 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
• 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