Department Manager, Overnight, Fresh Kitchen - Dacula
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LocationDacula, GA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentManufacturing
EquityIncluded
Company size10,000+ people
PostedSep 11, 2026 · 1mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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High school diploma or equivalent experience
2 years of experience in a business area specific production environment or equivalent experience
2 years of leadership experience or equivalent experience
Ability to obtain and maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification
Strong managerial and leadership skills
Willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
Ability to travel with overnight stays
Communication skills (written and verbal)
Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Knowledge of OSHA requirements
Knowledge of manufacturing processing equipment
Knowledge of production equipment (cleaning, sanitation, preventative maintenance, repair, troubleshooting)
Knowledge of Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Ability to be innovative
Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills
Ability to demonstrate detailed organization (analyzing, planning, follow through)
Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, demonstrate self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
Strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
Ability to analyze and design processes
Ability to analyze information and data
Ability to multi-task (handle more than one priority at a time)
Ability to learn new complex ideas or concepts
Ability to visualize a situation
Ability to be exposed to highly confidential information
Ability to act in a professional manner
Ability to remain calm in a crisis
Strong facilitation skills
Ability to execute large-scale projects from vision through implementation
Ability to motivate and inspire
Ability to encourage participation, learning, innovation and creativity within teams
Commitment to Publix and our mission
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Science, or related field
3 years of experience in a business area specific production environment
3 years of manufacturing leadership experience
SQF Certification
HACCP Certification
Knowledge of Publix policies and guidelines for managing associates
Knowledge of Publix organizational structure for effective communication
Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Word
Benefits
Employee stock ownership plan
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Description
Lead the team behind some of Publix’s most trusted products as a Department Manager at our fresh kitchen manufacturing facility. Publix Manufacturing welcomes leaders with diverse backgrounds who are passionate about food manufacturing, operational excellence, and people development. Whether your experience comes from years of manufacturing leadership or a formal education in Engineering, Food Science, or a related field, you’ll find opportunities to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with Publix.
Publix Manufacturing includes Bakery (2), Dairy (3), Deli (1), Fresh Kitchen (3), and Produce Snacks (1) facilities located across the Southeast. Based in one of our fresh kitchen facilities, you’ll lead a high-performing team of production leaders and associates, collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and associate development. You’ll be responsible for optimizing production processes, supporting plant performance goals, fostering a culture of safety and accountability, and developing future leaders within the department.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on our manufacturing operations while building a rewarding career with one of the most respected and successful employee-owned companies in the country. If you’re a collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about operational excellence, food safety, product quality, and people development, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
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planning and maintaining production processes within the production department
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ensuring food quality and food safety within the production department; including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
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ensuring associate safety within the production department by complying with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety regulations
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developing, training, and mentoring production department associates: which includes;
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participating in the interview and selection process
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executing, administering and training associates on Publix, Manufacturing and plant policies
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providing direction, encouraging, motivating and building morale and
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evaluating performance and verifying results
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identifying and ensuring execution of continuous improvement opportunities to improve associate productivity and asset productivity
Required Qualifications
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high school diploma or equivalent experience
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2 years of experience in a business area specific production environment or equivalent experience
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2 years of leadership experience or equivalent experience
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ability to obtain and maintain Certified Food Safety Manager certification
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strong managerial and leadership skills
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must have a willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
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ability to travel with overnight stays
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communication skills (in both written and verbal format)
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knowledge of Microsoft application (Excel, Outlook, Word)
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knowledge of OSHA requirements for the purpose of personal safety and providing a safe work environment for our associates
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knowledge of Manufacturing processing equipment for optimal utilization of assets
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knowledge of production equipment, such as cleaning, sanitation, preventative maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting
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knowledge of Food Safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) in order to produce safe, wholesome products
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ability to be innovative
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ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills
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ability to demonstrate detailed organization by analyzing, planning, and follow through at a detailed level
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ability to work independently, be a self-starter and demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
•
strong analytical, problem solving, and conceptual skills
•
ability to analyze and design processes
•
ability to analyze information and data
•
ability to multi-task by handling more than one priority at a time
•
ability to learn new, complex ideas or concepts
•
ability to visualize a situation
•
ability to be exposed to highly confidential information and matters
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ability to act in a professional manner
•
ability to remain calm in a crisis
•
strong facilitation skills
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ability to execute large-scale projects from vision through implementation
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ability to motivate and inspire
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ability to encourage participation, learning, innovation and creativity within teams and associates and a
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commitment to Publix and our mission.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in in Engineering, Food Science, or a related field.
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3 years of experience in a business area specific production environment
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3 years of manufacturing leadership experience
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SQF Certification
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HACCP Certification
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knowledge of Publix policies and guidelines for the management of monthly and hourly associates
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knowledge of Publix’ organizational structure for effective communication with appropriate business areas, departments, associates, etc.
Hours of Work
minimum 45 hours per week
Frequency of Pay
Monthly
Minimum Base Pay
6,710
Maximum Base Pay
10,070
Potential Annual Pay with Bonus
87,230- 130,910
Year End Bonus
As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.
Benefits Information
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Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
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An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
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401(k) retirement savings plan
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Group health, dental and vision plans
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Paid Time Off
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Paid Parental Leave
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Short- and long-term disability insurance
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Tuition reimbursement
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Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)
Travel Frequency
10%
Address
445 Hurricane Trail
City
Dacula
State
Georgia
Zip Code
30019
Additional Information
Hiring process
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.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
Facility
Atl Fresh Kitchen B018
Compensation Type
Monthly Paid Monthly
Department
Manufacturing
Job Category
Management