Quality Assurance Team Leader, Bakery - Atlanta

18101BRPosition Title:Quality Assurance Team Leader, Bakery - AtlantaDepartment:ATL BakeryLocation:Atlanta, GADescription: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 Leader 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

Req ID:18101BRHours of Work:4:00pm to 12:30am; rotating daysState:GeorgiaFrequency of Pay:WeeklyTravel Frequency:0%Minimum Base Pay:23.40Additional Information:Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.Address:5475 Bucknell Drive SwCity:AtlantaOther Compensation Information:Night differential: A $.75 per hour night differential is paid to associates regularly scheduled to work any hours between midnight and 3:00 a.m.Meal differential: A $.50 per hour meal differential is paid to associates if there is not a cafeteria at or near the facility they work in.Weekend differential: A $2.00 per hour weekend differential is paid to associates for hours worked between 12:00 a.m. Saturday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday.Year End Bonus:To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.Maximum Base Pay:32.30Required 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.

Potential Annual Base Pay:48,672 - 67,184Zip Code:30336-2505Work Environment:Temperatures range from below 32 to 90+ degrees.Benefits Information: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 plan (with prescription benefits)

Group dental plan

Group vision plan

Sick pay

Paid Parental Leave

Long-term disability insurance

Company-paid life insurance (with accidental death & dismemberment benefits)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation pay

Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

Paycheck direct deposit

Credit union

Access to over 50 discount offers including discounts on computer, vehicle and wireless purchases

6 paid holidays (associates can exchange the following holidays with their manager’s approval: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day).