Production Supervisor

Flowers Baking Co. Newton, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Professional growth and training

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to direct shift production, assign tasks, and monitor procedures to ensure quality and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and continuous improvement across a busy bakery operation.

The position requires managing equipment readiness, monitoring schedules, and maintaining a safe, collaborative workplace. A high school diploma and formal management training are preferred, with related production experience a must in our

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 the operation of shift production, assigning work tasks and monitoring procedures and schedules.
• Inspects product quality and ensures adherence to safety and regulatory standards.
• Maintains equipment readiness and safe working environment.
• Promotes positive employee relations and interdepartmental cooperation.
• Plans workforce assignments to cover all production phases and trains staff.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Production supervision

Safety compliance

Leadership

Training

Education

High School diploma

AIB Bakery program

Management training

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 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- 69856.35 - 77209.65

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Savannah

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