Honoring operational excellence
Recipients of the industrial operations awards were recognized earlier this year during their annual meeting. The awards highlight the achievements of leaders and facilities in distribution, industrial maintenance and manufacturing who have demonstrated their commitment to safety, operational excellence, and community service during the past year. Congratulations to the leaders and facilities who are committed to making Publix a great place to work!
Safety
Facilities that consistently strive to make safety a priority within their operations are recognized with the safety award. They are selected based on low incident frequency, cost rates and practices that proactively manage safety and comply with safety plans. Each associate at the facility received a lapel pin, and the facility received $500 for a celebration.
- Distribution — McCalla distribution center
- Industrial maintenance — Jacksonville distribution maintenance
- Manufacturing — Deli kitchen
- Fleet — Boynton dispatch
Operational Excellence
Facilities with the best overall performance in safety, product quality, facility culture, continuous improvement, financial results and significant accomplishments are recognized with the operational excellence award. The management team from the winning facilities attended a special dinner, and each facility received $500 to host a celebration.
- Distribution — Miami distribution center
- Industrial maintenance — Orlando distribution maintenance
- Manufacturing — Deerfield dairy
Servant Leadership
Associates who go above and beyond to perpetuate Publix’s culture receive the servant leadership award. Each associate received a plaque and a $50 Publix gift card.
- Distribution — Jacksonville Warehouse Operations Manager Hal Gordon
- Industrial maintenance — Supervisor of Water/Wastewater Operations Steve Powers
- Manufacturing — Atlanta Dairy General Manager Chris Cole
Excellence in Green Efforts and Sustainability
Facilities that demonstrate efficient use of fuel, best recycling practices, and energy and water conservation are presented the excellence in green efforts and sustainability award. The winning facility received $500 for a celebration.
- Distribution — Boynton distribution center
- Manufacturing — Lakeland bakery plan
- Industrial Maintenance –– Lakeland industrial complex water/wastewater operations
