Shipping Superintendent

Lepage Cedar Street; Lewiston (ME); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Lewiston, ME seeks a Shipping Supervisor to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely operation of the Shipping and Transport departments.

You will direct and oversee the work of Shipping Supervisors and third-party providers, ensuring on-time deliveries and adherence to quality standards. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and formal management training, plus two years of transport supervision experience.

Qualifikationen

• Two or more years experience as transport driver or supervisor.
• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Aufgaben

• Carry out policies established by company officials and policy manuals.
• Ensures that shipping employees are properly instructed in the care and safe operation of equipment.
• Directs and oversees activities of the Shipping Supervisors, 3rd party transport providers, and shipping employees.
• Functions in the capacity of the Distribution Manager in his/her absence.
• Ensures that products received from Production Department and from other plants are properly handled and shipped on schedule.
• Ensures that sales department and affiliated companies receive products ordered on schedule.
• Assists in the recruitment of qualified personnel to meet shipping and transport personnel needs.
• Develops and maintains good employee relations.
• Maintains Safety Programs and safe operating procedures and monitors employee compliance.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Assists Distribution Manager in maintaining familiarization and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sarbanes Oxley, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.)
• Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

Transport supervision experience

Leadership

Safety compliance

Policy adherence

Ausbildung

High School diploma or equivalent

Management skills training program

Jobbeschreibung

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 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

Assists Director of Distribution in ensuring the safe, efficient and timely operation of the Shipping Department and Transport department as well as in the direction and oversight of the implementation, operation, and maintenance of automated shipping systems. 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

• Carry out policies established by company officials and policy manuals.


• Ensures that shipping employees are properly instructed in the care and safe operation of equipment.


• Directs and oversees activities of the Shipping Supervisors, 3rd party transport providers, and shipping employees.


• Functions in the capacity of the Distribution Manager in his/her absence.


• Ensures that products received from Production Department and from other plants are properly handled and shipped on schedule.


• Ensures that sales department and affiliated companies receive products ordered on schedule.


• Assists in the recruitment of qualified personnel to meet shipping and transport personnel needs.


• Develops and maintains good employee relations.


• Maintains Safety Programs and safe operating procedures and monitors employee compliance.


• Maintains cleanliness of work area.


• Assists Distribution Manager in maintaining familiarization and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations.


• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sarbanes Oxley, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.)


• Perform other duties as directed by supervision.


• 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 as transport driver or supervisor and two (2) years experience as Shipping Supervisor.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency.Completion of formal management skills training program.

Salary Range- $80k-90k/year

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

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.