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Manufacturing Engineering Project Manager, Ind. Ops. - Lakeland

Publix
Lakeland, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/19/2026

Description

We are seeking an Engineering Project Manager to join our team! Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism, and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop.The Engineering Project Manager, who directly reports to the Manufacturing Maintenance Engineering Manager, provides efficient and effective engineering and project management leadership across all Publix manufacturing facilities. This includes guiding manufacturing plant engineers and managers to improve asset productivity, minimizing shrink, increasing associate productivity and safety, implementing capital projects, and providing engineering solutions for replacement, capacity, and improvement initiatives. Join us in our commitment to engineering excellence and seamless project execution by applying today to be considered.Additional responsibilities include:

  • Engineering, designing, directing, coordinating and managing the planning, equipment suppliers, equipment purchasing contracts, fabrication, installation, integration, execution and the ultimate completion of capital projects
  • Developing and maintaining engineering specifications and documentation
  • Manages multiple projects and coordinates internal and external resources
  • Evaluates project risks and provides project status updates as needed
  • Works closely with Manufacturing Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Information Technology (IT) and Manufacturing Logistics Planning (MLP) as required with specific projects

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related analytical field or equivalent experience
  • 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Knowledge of sanitary processing and sanitation best practices including regulatory codes, HACCP programs and current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
  • Knowledge of maintenance practices and the disciplines of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles and theories and the operation and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and systems
  • Knowledge of power and electrical systems and controls, gas, water and waste water, refrigeration utilities and systems and industrial construction
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS-Project)
  • AutoCAD software or equivalent software (MicroStation, etc.)
  • Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, Structural and Civil drawing documentation including generating, modifying and reviewing facility and utility designs and plans
  • Ability to organize, plan and execute large-scale projects from vision through implementation
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
  • Ability to analyze information and data
  • Ability to plan, organize and follow through on tasks
  • Ability to learn new, complex ideas or concepts
  • Ability to be exposed to highly confidential information and matters
  • High degree of self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
  • Willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays and weekends to meet Manufacturing business needs
  • Willingness to travel via commercial airline or company airplane, with overnight stays

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering
  • 2 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of purchasing practices including Publix’s Terms and Conditions, Supplier and Contractor requirements for insurance, indemnity and confidentiality and Publix’s procurement and accounting processes. (This will require direct involvement with MSP in negotiating large scale capital projects and following the purchasing process to the end.)
  • Engineer in Training and/or Professional Engineering Certification
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Access
Hours of Work
Minimum of 45 hours per week
Frequency of Pay
Monthly

Minimum Base Pay
6,265
Maximum Base Pay
9,400

Potential Annual Base Pay with Bonus
81,445 - 122,200

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

  • 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, dental and vision plans plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
  • Visit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/
Travel Frequency
10%
Address
3710 New Tampa Highway

City
Lakeland
State
Florida

Zip Code
33815

Additional 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.

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

Lak Industrial Maintenance Training Center B027

Salary : $6,265 - $9,400

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