Industrial Maintenance Supervisor (5pm - 5am)

Flowers Foods; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor to lead hourly maintenance staff, ensure plant safety, and uphold quality standards across our U.S. facilities.

You will manage preventive maintenance, use SAP for work orders, conduct employee reviews, train technicians, and coordinate shift handoffs to keep production lines running smoothly.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience in industrial maintenance.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring, PLC troubleshooting, motor control, and equipment repair.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the floor on shift: schedule and manage hourly workers, perform preventive maintenance (PMs), and manage line calls.
• Communicate oncoming shift preparation with previous and next shifts.
• Review parts requests and manage parts checked out on shift (Parts Tag Receipt).
• Utilize SAP to review work request notifications, PM orders, and update breakdown notifications.
• Execute small-scale maintenance projects.
• Maintain shift reporting and next-day planning.
• Conduct employee reviews.
• Train and coach technicians and apprentices.
• Conduct critical process inspections and PM work verification of technicians.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem solving, time management, and adaptability.
• Follow company policies and procedures (EEO, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley).
• Perform other duties including attendance and schedules adherence; ensure compliance with regulations.
• Possess or attain licenses to work with boilers, refrigeration components and related equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Electrical wiring

PLC troubleshooting

Motor control

Equipment repair

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

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

Industrial Maintenance Supervisors ensure optimal efficiency is achieved through effectively managing hourly maintenance employees and participating in hiring and disciplinary decisions. The Industrial Maintenance Supervisor works closely with plant leaders, and requires demonstration and competency of plant safety, legal/labor compliance and/or food quality standards. This role is also responsible for contributing to and fostering the professional development, aptitude and technical expertise/performance of all hourly members of the industrial maintenance department.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Maintain the floor, on shift: schedule and manage hourly, execute preventive maintenance (PMs), and manage line calls
• Communicate oncoming shift preparation/meeting with previous and next shifts
• Review parts requests and manage parts checked out on shift (Parts Tag Receipt)
• Utilize SAP to review: work request notifications, preventive maintenance (PM) orders, and update breakdown notifications
• Execute small scale maintenance projects
• Maintain shift reporting and next day planning
• Conduct employee reviews
• Train and coach technicians and apprentices
• Conduct critical process inspectionsConduct PM work verification of technicians (responsible for PM equipment, on shift). =
• Demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, time management, and adaptability
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform 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
• Possess or attain licenses required by their respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience with demonstrated knowledge in industrial electrical wiring, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) troubleshooting, motor control, and equipment repair and installation

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is desired/High school diploma or equivalent is required

Salary Range- $73,720 to 96,756

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.

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