Production Supervisor

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Training & leadership development

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to direct shift production, ensure product safety and quality, and lead a team of production technicians. You will monitor procedures, manage time and materials, and uphold standards across the line in a fast-paced bakery environment.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, cross‑functional coordination, and adherence to company policies while supporting continuous improvement and a strong, collaborative culture within the plant.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years experience in all areas of plant production work.
• Completion of High School diploma or equivalence and recognized training programs.
• Formal management skills training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs shift production, assigns tasks, and monitors procedures to meet quality and safety standards.
• Reviews records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials; inspects product quality.
• Ensures equipment is in good operating condition.
• Promotes positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication.
• Ensures a safe working environment through safety policy enforcement and meetings.
• Plans and adjusts work assignments to cover all production phases.
• Operates facility metal detector(s) with trained certification.
• Maintains cleanliness and compliance with company policies.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AIB Bakery Science Residence Program

Formal management skills training program

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.

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

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.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalence. Completion of AIB Bakery Science Residence Program.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Salary Range- $58,827 to $70,000

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

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.

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