Shipping Supervisor

Flowers Foods; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in Denton, TX is seeking a Shipping Supervisor to lead the shipping team on the assigned shift, ensure timely and accurate distribution of products, and uphold quality and safety standards.

You will train and direct personnel, adjust schedules as needed, review documentation for accuracy, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. This role is essential to maintain efficient operations across our bakery distribution network.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of related shipping experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Responsibilities

• Directs shipping personnel on assigned shift to ship products to destination.
• Ensures orders are filled correctly and distribution occurs per schedule.
• Adjusts personnel assignments to cover absenteeism and emergencies.
• Reviews documents for accuracy and identifies errors.
• Maintains cleanliness and ensures compliance with work rules.
• Participates in disciplinary action process when needed.
• Follows company policies, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as needed to meet schedules.

Skills

Shipping supervision

Leadership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 flavours 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 flavour 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 activities of shipping personnel on assigned shift to separate and accurately ship product to destination. 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

• Supervises, trains and directs shipping personnel.
• Ensures that production orders are filled correctly and distribution of product is completed according to schedule.
• Makes adjustments in personnel assignments to cover absenteeism and emergencies.
• Reviews documents for accuracy; assists in identifying and eliminating errors.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Ensures employee compliance with work rules.
• Makes recommendations on disciplinary action and otherwise participates in the disciplinary action process as necessary.
• Practices and complies with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, 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 of related experience.
• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Salary Range- 62277.25 - 68832.75

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: Denton
Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas
Job Segment: Manager, Shipping and Receiving, Warehouse, Compliance, Manufacturing, Operations, Management, Legal

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.