Distribution, industrial maintenance and manufacturing recognized outstanding associates and facilities during the industrial operations annual meeting. The awards highlighted safety, operational excellence, community service achievements and dedication to Publix.
Safety Award
The Safety Award recognizes a team of associates who consistently strive to make safety part of the culture within their operation. The facility is selected based on results that demonstrate their commitment to safety, such as low incident frequency, cost rates, and practices like following through with the safety plan and managing safety proactively. Each associate at the facility receives a lapel pin to recognize their contribution, and the facility receives $500 for a celebration.
Distribution – Lakeland refrigerated distribution center
Industrial maintenance – Printing services maintenance
Manufacturing – Jacksonville fresh foods
Fleet – Sarasota dispatch
Operational Excellence Award
The Operational Excellence Award recognizes the facility with the best overall performance in safety, product quality, facility culture, continuous improvement, financial results and significant accomplishments. The management team from the winning facility attend a dinner, and each facility receives $500 to host a celebration.
Distribution – Miami distribution center
Industrial maintenance – Jacksonville industrial refrigeration
Manufacturing – Lakeland dairy plant
Servant Leadership Award
The Servant Leadership Award recognizes associates who go above and beyond to perpetuate Publix’s culture. Each associate receives a plaque and a $50 Publix gift card.
Distribution – Manager of Warehousing Operations Bill Pelham
Industrial maintenance – Department Head Gary Fuqua
Manufacturing – Senior Production Department Manager Jim Asher
Support – Industrial Operations Systems Manager Rick Meredith
Excellence in Green Efforts and Sustainability Award
The Excellence in Green Efforts and Sustainability Award is presented to the facility with the highest score on the Green Routine scorecard, which includes efficient use of fuel, recycling and energy conservation. The winning facility receives $500 for a celebration.
Distribution – Miami distribution center
Manufacturing – Deerfield dairy plant
