Apply for the Industrial Operations Software Engineer, Transportation – Lakeland job opening.Industrial Operations Software Engineer, Transportation – Lakeland

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 34011BR
Department: Industrial Operations Development and IT
Working Hours: Minimum 45 hours per week
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Aug 04, 2025

$88 - 132k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

The purpose of this position is to provide the technical leadership to the assigned Industrial Operations IT (Information Technology) sub team to analyze, identify and drive improvements, as well as to be responsible for the support, design and implementation of complex assigned Industrial Operations1 IT systems and processes across a larger scope of business operations. This position is also responsible for assuring that IT solutions meet the needs of the business operations, meet regulatory requirements, adhere to Information Systems (I/S) and Industrial Operations IT standards and do not negatively impact the operations.

• Providing leadership and technical direction for assigned systems to members of the assigned Industrial Operations IT team and to more technical operations team members
• Delivering solutions for assigned Industrial Operations systems
• Supporting solutions for assigned Industrial Operations IT systems, as well as supporting people, hardware, software, and the IT infrastructure in assigned business areas
• Performing the analysis of production processes and the design of new and improved system solutions to facilitate and support Industrial Operations business processes
• Planning and prioritizing projects and support efforts within the area of responsibility
• Keeping current the incumbent’s business and technical knowledge and for the development of training materials and for training operations associates on operating procedures for new and existing IT systems

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management or in an analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• 4 years of IT support or relevant business experience
• Excellent technical knowledge of supported applications and reporting tools
• Excellent knowledge of personal computer, printer, network configuration (Local Area Network and Wi-Fi), terminology, and architecture
• Excellent knowledge of Systems Development Life Cycle and Project Management best practices
• Good knowledge of relevant industry and regulatory standards and regulations (Currently our operations a reregulated by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), United States Department of Agriculture(USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services(FDACS), and Georgia Department of Agriculture, Department of Transportation (DOT) as well as Kosher and organic certifying organizations.)
• Strong knowledge of mathematics and statistical data analysis
• Broad knowledge of annual capital budgeting process
• Knowledge of application development
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills

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Additional Required Qualifications

• Excellent analytical skills
• Very strong decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong technical skills
• Ability to visualize a situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information and matters
• Ability to act in a professional manner
• Strong facilitation skills
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation, commitment, and integrity
• Strong negotiation and persuasion skills
• Ability to quickly learn and retain new, complex ideas or concepts
• Ability to quickly assess new technologies
• Ability to train others
• Ability to analyze and design more complex processes
• High degree of self-motivation, commitment, and integrity and a willingness to work around the needs of Industrial Operations
• Willingness to work a variable schedule including nights, holidays and weekends to meet Industrial Operations’ business needs. Requires the ability to be on-call 24 hours per day/7 days per week and the ability to travel with overnight stays
• Willingness to accept change and be a positive vehicle for change
• Must have high expectations
• Must have a positive outlook and facilitate win/win resolutions
• Must be driven to provide excellence in customer service
• Willingness to travel via commercial airline or the company airplane with overnight stays
• Must be committed to our Safety Promise and treat each other with dignity and respect, which includes working safely for ourselves and others

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Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of Industrial Operations systems experience or experience working closely with or supporting Industrial Operations systems
• 3 years of experience supporting IT systems at Publix
• Excellent knowledge of Industrial Operations’ business systems and processes for assigned areas
• Strong knowledge of supply chain business systems and processes that interface with his/her assigned Industrial Operations systems and processes
• In-depth knowledge of Industrial Operations strategy, business initiatives and plans for supported areas
• Strong knowledge of Industrial Operations and assigned system standards and policies that must be upheld
• Very strong knowledge of Publix Information Technology policies and processes such as software licensing policies, information protection policy, hardware and software (HW/SW) assessment, access, and HW/SW request process

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Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of business relationships between various departments, department structures and high-level knowledge of Industrial Operations’ impact on Publix Retail and Support departments
• Knowledge of Publix policies and guidelines
• Excellent knowledge of Industrial Operations safety rules and practices
• Excellent knowledge of Publix and Industrial Operations data sources
• Excellent knowledge of Industrial Operations’ business systems and processes for assigned areas
• Strong knowledge of supply chain business systems and processes that interface with his/ her assigned Industrial Operations systems and processes

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Benefits

• 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: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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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.

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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.

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