Production Supervisor

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and medical benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership培训

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental/

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Production Manager to direct shift production, ensure adherence to formulas, schedules and quality standards. Salary range $62,000–$67,000 with competitive benefits.

The role requires 2+ years in plant production, a high school diploma or equivalent (AIB Bakery Science Residence Program preferred), and formal management training. Excellent leadership and safety focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years experience in all areas of plant production work.
• High School diploma or equivalence. Completion of AIB Bakery Science Residence Program.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Responsibilities

• Directs shift production, checks formulas, assigns tasks, and monitors schedules to ensure quality and safety.
• Reviews records to ensure efficient use of time and materials; performs inspections to maintain quality.
• Ensures that all equipment is in good operating condition.
• Promotes positive relations and interdepartmental communication.
• Maintains a safe workplace by enforcing safety policies and conducting inspections and meetings.
• Plans and adjusts work assignments to cover all production phases.
• May operate facility metal detectors; must be fully trained and certified.
• Ensures compliance with work rules.
• Assists with training.
• Participates in disciplinary actions as needed.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required by management.

Education

High School diploma or equivalence. Completion of AIB Bakery Science Residence Program.

Completion of formal management skills training program.

Job description

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New Orleans, LA, US, 70126 New Orleans, LA, US

Date: Sep 28, 2026

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 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

Directs the operation of shift production, including checking formulas, assigning work tasks, monitoring procedures and schedules to ensure adherence to standards. Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

• Ensures that production technicians and outsourced labor are properly instruct‑ed in the care and safe operation of equipment and monitors employee use of such equipment.
• Reviews records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials. Performs continuous inspections of the product to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensures that all equipment is in good operating condition.
• Promotes positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation.
• Ensures a safe working environment for all personnel through enforcement of safetypolicies and procedures, including inspections and periodic safety meetings, etc.
• Plans and adjusts work assignments of personnel to cover all phases of production.
• Position may be responsible for operating the facility metal detector(s). For this job responsibility, operator must be fully trained and certified.
• Ensures employee compliance with work rules.
• Assists with employee training.
• Makes recommendations on disciplinary action and otherwise participates in the disciplinary action process as necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, 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

• Two (2) or more years experience in all areas of plant production work.
• High School diploma or equivalence. Completion of AIB Bakery Science Residence Program.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Salary Range- 62,000 - 67,000

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: New Orleans
Job Segment: Production Manager, Industrial, Employee Relations, Compliance, Manager, Manufacturing, Human Resources, Legal, Management

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.