Engineering Supervisor

Flowers Foods; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and medical benefi

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental/

Professional growth and leadership tra

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Birmingham, AL seeks an Engineering/Maintenance Supervisor with 2+ years of leadership in industrial settings. You will plan, supervise, and train maintenance staff to ensure plant safety and equipment reliability.

You will work on electrical wiring, motor control, PLC systems, and preventative maintenance programs; SAP familiarity is a plus. Salary range $65,000-$75,000; full-time, on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years supervisory experience in industrial operations.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical wiring, motor control, PLC.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programs; SAP a plus.
• Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Plans, assigns, and directs activities of subordinates in plant operations.
• Supervises engineering staff and maintenance on assigned shift.
• Trains new employees in procedures and safety.
• Maintains equipment and reads schematics and drawings.
• Enforces safety and company policies; ensures clean work areas.
• Supports maintenance manager with planning and scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Industrial ops

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Education

Associate Degree Electronics/Electrical

Formal management training

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it’s about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2025 sales of $5.3 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Plans, assigns, supervises, and directs activities of subordinates. Participates in hiring and disciplinary decisions. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Ensures plant facility and equipment are maintained according to standards.
• Assists Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Superintendent in the performance of assigned duties.
• Plans, assigns and supervises work of Engineering Personnel on assigned shift.
• Trains new employees in accordance with established training programs and plant procedures. Demonstrates procedures unique to plant operations.
• Supervises and/or participates in the repair and maintenance of all plant machine and equipment.
• Reads, understands and implements schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Maintains good employee relations.
• Promotes established safety programs and insure safe operating procedures and monitor employee compliance.
• Ensures that work areas are cleaned and organized during assigned shift.
• Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience in industrial operations, maintenance or utilities operations is preferred. With a demonstrated knowledge in Industrial Electrical wiring, motor control, PLC. Equipment repair, Industrial Equipment installation, start-up, repair, etc.
• Experience in the installation, diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment through troubleshooting required. Electrical troubleshooting is desired.
• Experience or knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC), and Networking devices a plus. Allen Bradley experiences a plus.
• Managing/overseeing a Preventative Maintenance Program
• SAP experience is a plus

Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology and/or equivalent formal training and work experience Completion of formal management skills training program.

Salary Range- $65,000-$75,000

We offer a competitive salary range $65,000-$75,000 and an excellent total rewards package.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

Nearest Major Market: Birmingham
Job Segment: Machinist, Engineering Manager, Facilities, Employee Relations, Engineer, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Human Resources

Flowers Foods' diverse work force of talented, dedicated employees is one of the company's most valuable assets. Flowers Foods provides excellent career opportunities and training in production, management, sales, and other areas. We provide competitive salaries and benefits and a pleasant working environment. Each Flowers bakery and sales company is an independent subsidiary and handles its own hiring through its human resources department. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.