Plant Manager - Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Professional growth and leadership培训

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental/

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Houston, TX, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing facility’s day-to-day operations. You will be responsible for safety, quality, output, and cost targets while building a capable, engaged team.

The role requires 5–7 years of plant management experience in a CP G environment and an operations/engineering/supply chain degree. A strong leadership presence and a focus on continuous improvement are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of plant management experience in a CPG manufacturing environment.
• Operations/Engineering/Supply Chain Management degree required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by enforcing policies and complying with regulations.
• Lead a zero-injury workplace with safe conditions and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee all plant operations to meet KPIs for safety, quality, service and cost.
• Develop and execute programs to increase productivity via continuous improvement.
• Manage production scheduling and day-to-day planning to align with the central plan.
• Supervise on-site engineering and maintenance of manufacturing assets.

Skills

Plant management

Leadership

Operations

Supply chain

Safety compliance

Education

Operations/Engineering/Supply Chain Management degree

Tools

ERP+ system

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 2024 sales of $5.1 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.

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 2024 sales of $5.1 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

This position is responsible for all activities that occur within the manufacturing facility. The Plant Manager is responsible for managing the short term and long-term operations of his/her plant to ensure that the plant delivers on the expected product quality and output.
The role requires a leader who has the vision, energy, and passion for Supply Chain operations to see opportunities and inspire others to exceed results by motivating, attracting, and retaining top talent, including developing others in the plants into positions with greater responsibility.
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

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by enforcing company policies, standards, and procedures and complying with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the achievement of a zero-injury workplace by ensuring safe work conditions for team members and compliance with all state and federal regulations on environmental, health and safety issues.
• Responsible for all aspects of operations and achieving key performance measurements related to personnel safety, quality and food safety, service, and cost, while continually improving process reliability and performance.
• Develop and execute programs for the plant site to increase productivity through continuous improvement initiatives
• Responsible for Plant financial P&L performance, directs, manages, and monitors the overall plant operations with general responsibilities for production, engineering, distribution, and other production-related activities.
• Analyze manufacturing variances of ingredient- materials- and labor usage and works with management team to implement strategies to reduce them.
• Oversee the preparation of operational schedules and manufacturing activities to ensure that production and quality of products meet specifications.
• Control costs of material, direct/indirect labor, and equipment in accordance to outlined budget, and eliminate waste in the plant (e.g., scrap, downtime, changeovers, shortage, etc.)
• Manage day-to-day local planning adjustments and execution of the central plan, primarily focusing on production scheduling.
• Supervise engineering on-site design and supporting construction, operation, improvement and maintenance of manufacturing assets, technologies, and processes.
• Within scope of responsibility, ensures that appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed and maintained for all functions at the plant.
• Understand, coach and teach the principles of Flowers corporate initiatives including BOF implementation, ERP+ and operational discipline.
• Build an organization that is customer focused, flexible, and has a strong business acumen.
• Develop a collaborative and engaged workforce through the adoption of consistent and fair policies, effective communication and an environment of openness and two-way communication with all team members.
• Partner with the Human Resources Department to develop a succession plan while supporting policy development, employee development, employee engagement and retention
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Sarbanes – Oxley, Safety, etc.)
• Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the position, 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

• 5 – 7 years’ plant management experience in a CPG manufacturing environment.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• Operations/Engineering/Supply Chain Management relevant degree.

Salary Range- 173,000-195,000
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 10/2/2026. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

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.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Christi Felps at [e-mail] or (1) 210 6612361.