Plant Maintenance Supervisor: PLC & Electrical Lead

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; London (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth

Paid time off

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor to lead hourly maintenance staff, optimize plant safety and quality, and partner with plant leadership on equipment and PMs. The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, time management, and adherence to company policies in a fast-paced bakery environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates PLC, electrical skills, and experience with SAP, plus a focus on safety and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred; high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the floor on shift, manage hourly staff, and run preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate shift handoffs and prep with prior/next shifts.
• Review parts requests and track parts checked out on shift.
• Use SAP to review work orders, PMs, and breakdowns.
• Lead small maintenance projects and schedule work.
• Conduct employee reviews and coach technicians.
• Perform critical process inspections and PM verifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety, EEO, and company policies.

Skills

Electrical wiring

PLC troubleshooting

Motor control

Equipment repair

Installation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Supervisor to lead hourly maintenance staff, optimize plant safety and quality, and partner with plant leadership on equipment and PMs. The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, time management, and adherence to company policies in a fast-paced bakery environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates PLC, electrical skills, and experience with SAP, plus a focus on safety and continuous improvement within a manufacturing setting.