Production Superintendent - H

Flowers Foods; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in the United States is seeking a strategic Production Superintendent to lead bakery procurement, receiving, and demand planning operations.

The role bridges supply chain execution and commercial strategy, driving cross-functional alignment with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations. The ideal candidate has deep end-to-end supply chain knowledge, strong analytics, and a proven track record of coaching high-performing teams to optimize inventory health and business

Qualifications

• Supply chain knowledge including demand/supply planning, inventory control, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service trade-offs.
• Strong analytics; translate data into actionable insights and executive narratives.
• Leadership and change-management skills; coaching and cross-functional influence.
• Associate degree or higher; completion of management skills training program.

Responsibilities

• Lead bakery procurement and receiving teams; drive planning quality and inventory management.
• Strengthen demand planning across horizons and cross-functional inputs; optimize forecast, supply, and inventory.
• Provide planning leadership for launches, promotions, and cross-functional collaboration; mitigate risks.
• Improve inventory health visibility and develop recovery strategies and risk mitigation.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

ERP/BI tools

Education

Associate degree or higher

Management skills training program

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

Power BI

Excel

Job description

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Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2025 sales of $5.3 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

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Production Superintendent to lead our bakery procurement, receiving, and demand planning operations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between supply chain execution and commercial strategy, driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations. The ideal candidate possesses deep end-to-end supply chain knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams to optimize inventory health and business outcomes.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development
Coach and develop the bakery procurement and receiving teams.
Drive accountability for planning quality, operational execution, and raw material inventory management.
Foster a culture of operational discipline, close business partnership, and continuous planning growth.

Demand & Supply Planning
Strengthen demand planning across all business horizons, planning levels, and cross-functional inputs.
Optimize key metrics across forecasting, supply, and inventory using root-cause analysis and performance routines.
Execute corrective actions to resolve planning and supply variances.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Provide planning leadership for innovation launches, promotions, customer events, and commercialization.
Partner with core teams including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and the Planning COE.
Proactively mitigate supply constraints and customer service risks.

Visibility & Analytics
Improve business visibility into inventory health, forecast-driven financial exposure, and supply constraints.
Develop recovery strategies and risk-mitigation plans to ensure consistent customer service levels.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Technical & Supply Chain Expertise

• Supply Chain Knowledge: Deep understanding of demand/supply planning, inventory control, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service trade-offs.
• Systems & Analytics: Experience with advanced planning/ERP platforms like SAP or Blue Yonder, plus data tools like Power BI and advanced Excel.

Business Acumen & Problem Solving

• Financial Acumen: Connects operational volume and product mix directly to inventory levels, margins, costs, and working capital.
• Data Translation: Strong analytical skills to translate complex data into practical insights, scenarios, and executive narratives.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Influence & Alignment: Leads through influence, manages cross-functional conflict, clarifies decision rights, and builds consensus.
• Change Leadership: Strong project management, team coaching, and continuous-improvement skills.

• Associate or higher college degree.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Salary Range- 93670.0 - 103530.0

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. 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.

Nearest Major Market: Philadelphia

Job Segment: Logistics, Demand Planner, Supply Chain, Industrial, Supply Planner, Operations, Manufacturing

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.