Production Superintendent - H

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

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. seeks a strategic Production Superintendent to lead bakery procurement, receiving, and demand planning.

You will bridge supply chain execution with 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 record of coaching teams to improve inventory health and business outcomes.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of demand/supply planning, inventory control, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service trade-offs.
• Experience with SAP or Blue Yonder, Power BI and advanced Excel.
• Financial acumen: connects operational volume to margins, costs and working capital.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Development: coach bakery procurement and receiving teams.
• Demand & Supply Planning: strengthen planning across horizons and inputs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and COE.
• Visibility & Analytics: improve inventory health and forecast-driven financial exposure.

Skills

Supply chain knowledge

Analytics

Leadership

Education

Associate degree or higher

Management skills training program

Tools

SAP

Blue Yonder

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Requisition ID47507-Posted10/30/2026-PA- Philadelphia-Manufacturing/Production/Operations

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

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.