Plant Manager - Manufacturing

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 173,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Houston seeks a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing facility, ensuring product quality, safety and on-time output. The role requires vision, energy, and a passion for supply chain operations to motivate and retain top talent.

The position oversees production, engineering, distribution and cost controls, with a focus on continuous improvement, SOP compliance and Flowers corporate initiatives. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead zero-injury safety initiatives and OSHA/EHS compliance.
• Oversee operations to meet KPI targets for safety, quality, service and cost.
• Develop and execute productivity programs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage plant P&L and supervise production, engineering, distribution and related activities.
• Analyze variances in material and labor usage and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Prepare schedules and ensure production meets quality specifications.
• Control material, labor and equipment costs and reduce waste.
• Coordinate day-to-day planning and central plan execution.
• Supervise on-site engineering, design, construction and maintenance of assets.
• Enforce SOPs and support Flowers initiatives (BOF, ERP+).
• Foster a customer-focused, flexible organization with strong business acumen.
• Promote open communication and employee development and retention.
• Collaborate with HR to develop succession plans and policies.

Skills

Plant management

CPG manufacturing

Job description

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 reflectsHonesty & 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 short-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

Responsible for plant operations activities at an individual plant site, with the following functions:

• 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.

Salary Range- 173,000-195,000

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 10/2/2026.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Houston

Job Segment: Plant Manager, Compliance, Supply Chain Manager, Plant Operator, Facilities, Manufacturing, Legal, Operations

Flowers Foods' diverse work force of talented, dedicated employees is one of the company's most valuable assets. Flowers Foods provides excellent career opportunities and training in production, management, sales, and other areas. We provide competitive salaries and benefits and a pleasant working environment. Each Flowers bakery and sales company is an independent subsidiary and handles its own hiring through its human resources department. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.