Production Supervisor - Leeland

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Houston is seeking a Production Supervisor with experience in plant operations. The role involves managing production shifts, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining quality control. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of production experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Benefits include health coverage, a 401(k) plan, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership training

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in all areas of plant production work.
• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of AIB Bakery Science Residence Program.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Responsibilities

• Directs the operation of shift production, checking formulas and schedules.
• Ensures production technicians are properly instructed on equipment usage.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area and safety compliance.

Skills

Plant production experience

Team management

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of AIB Bakery Science Residence Program

Formal management skills training

Job description

Overview

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, Flowers Foods is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, offering brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. The company fosters a culture valuing Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility, with a commitment to innovation and community."

Responsibilities

• Directs the operation of shift production, including checking formulas, assigning work tasks, monitoring procedures and schedules to ensure adherence to standards.
• Demonstrates competency for all on-the-job activities that may affect product safety, legality and/or quality.
• Ensures production technicians and outsourced labor are properly instructed 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.
• Maintains a safe working environment by enforcing safety policies and procedures, including inspections and periodic safety meetings.
• Plans and adjusts work assignments of personnel to cover all phases of production.
• May be responsible for operating facility metal detectors; operator must be fully trained and certified if applicable.
• Ensures employee compliance with work rules and assists with employee training.
• Participates in disciplinary action processes as necessary and makes recommendations on disciplinary actions.
• Maintains cleanliness of the work area and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.).
• Performs other duties deemed by management to be part of the job, including adherence to work schedules and attendance policies.

Qualifications

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

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.

Additional information

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Salary: 65k. Please reply by November 6, 2025. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the pre-screening questions and meet basic qualifications 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 any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.