Plant Maintenance Supervisor | Lead PMs & Techs

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Leadership training

Paid vacation

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor to lead hourly maintenance staff, supervise PMs, and coordinate shift activities. The role requires IPC–level leadership and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Preferred candidates have 2+ years of supervisory experience and a engineering-related degree, with a strong background in electrical, PLCs, motor control, and repairs. Salary ranges from 62k to 70k, with full benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience with demonstrated knowledge in industrial electrical wiring, PLC troubleshooting, motor control, and equipment repair and installation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is desired/High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the floor, on shift: schedule and manage hourly staff, 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, 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.
• Demonstrate leadership, problem solving, time management and adaptability.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley).

Skills

Leadership

Industrial electrical wiring

PLC troubleshooting

Motor control

Equipment repair and installation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor to lead hourly maintenance staff, supervise PMs, and coordinate shift activities. The role requires IPC–level leadership and compliance with safety and quality standards.

Preferred candidates have 2+ years of supervisory experience and a engineering-related degree, with a strong background in electrical, PLCs, motor control, and repairs. Salary ranges from 62k to 70k, with full benefits.