Bakery Production Manager: Operations & Quality

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Professional growth/training

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Montgomery is seeking a Production Manager to direct manufacturing and sanitation activities, ensuring product quality and compliance with standards.

The role requires experience in quality systems and interaction with multiple departments at the primary site. The position emphasizes meeting profit goals and managing production teams, with a focus on safety, policy adherence, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Greater than 7 years experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience; completion of AIB Master Baker program and formal management skills training.

Responsibilities

• Directs subordinates in meeting quality and regulatory standards (OSHA, FDA, AIB).
• Maintains a safe, pleasant working environment for all employees and contract workers.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Directs daily production activities and demands.
• Sets production goals for subordinates to meet.
• Reviews and approves purchases and expenditures; assists with capital projects.
• Orders, receives, and stores supplies.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes-Oxley).
• Performs other duties integral to the job as assigned.

Skills

Production management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

AIB Master Baker program

Management training

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Montgomery is seeking a Production Manager to direct manufacturing and sanitation activities, ensuring product quality and compliance with standards.

The role requires experience in quality systems and interaction with multiple departments at the primary site. The position emphasizes meeting profit goals and managing production teams, with a focus on safety, policy adherence, and operational efficiency.