Plant Manager – Food Manufacturing & Operations

Flowers Bakeries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 173,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Leadership training

Paid vacation & parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing facility, ensuring product quality, safety, and reliable output. The role requires strategic leadership, operational discipline, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates will have 5–7 years of plant management in a CPG environment and a relevant degree in operations/engineering or supply chain. You will manage production, engineering, distribution, cost control, and safety compliance to

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of plant management experience in a consumer packaged goods environment.
• Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Strong leadership, safety, quality, and cost-control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, engineering, and distribution to meet product quality and output targets.
• Ensure a safe and healthy work environment with strict compliance to regulations.
• Develop and oversee budgets, schedules, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop site operations teams to drive performance and engagement.
• Analyze variances and implement cost-reduction and productivity improvements.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure adherence to Flowers corporate initiatives.

Skills

Plant management

CPG manufacturing

Operations leadership

Education

Operations/Engineering/Supply Chain Management degree

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing facility, ensuring product quality, safety, and reliable output. The role requires strategic leadership, operational discipline, and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualified candidates will have 5–7 years of plant management in a CPG environment and a relevant degree in operations/engineering or supply chain. You will manage production, engineering, distribution, cost control, and safety compliance to