Quality Assurance Department Manager, Lakeland Dairy

Job Category

Manufacturing

Hours of Work

Minimum 45 hour work week.

Facility

Lak Dairy Manufacturing B018

State

Florida

Frequency of Pay

Monthly

Travel Frequency

10%

Minimum Base Pay

6,795

Additional Information

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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.

Address

3045 New Tampa Hwy

Potential Annual Pay with Bonus

88,335 - 132,535

City

Lakeland

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.

 

Maximum Base Pay

10,195

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Food Safety or Food Science related course of study or equivalent experience
• Three years of experience in a Manufacturing environment or equivalent experience
• Two years of leadership experience or equivalent experience
• HACCP Basic Training
• Ability to obtain SQF Certified Practitioner within the first year
• Ability to obtain FDA approved Preventive Controls Qualified Individual status within the first year
• Knowledge or Federal and State Regulatory requirements specific to food safety and related areas (PMO,  State Food Codes, Weights and Measures, Code of Federal Regulations) and the principles behind these requirements affecting retail, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution
• Knowledge of a retail supermarket, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution processes and programs impacting food safety
• Knowledge of the interactions between Federal (FDA, CDC) and state agencies
• Knowledge of food manufacturing practices
• Knowledge of food microbiology and chemistry
• Knowledge of traceability in foods
• critical thinking skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate initiative
• Ability to demonstrate vision
• Leadership and managerial skills
• Ability to remain calm during crisis situations
• Ability to multi-task and handle more than one priority at a time
• Communication skills in both written and verbal format
• Knowledge of basic microbiology
• Basic computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
• Ability to travel, including overnight stays and travel by air
• Willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays and weekends to meet the needs of our support customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Microbiology, Food Safety or Food Science related course of study or equivalent experience
• Three years of Publix Manufacturing management experience
• SQF Certified Practitioner
• Certified Professional Food Manager
• Advanced HACCP Training
• SQF Certified Consultant

Zip Code

33815-3468

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-he