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

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Responsible for the safe, efficient and timely operation of the Shipping Department and Transport department. Directs and oversees 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.

Starting salary $82,656 to $103,319 based off of experience.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Carries out policies established by company officials and policy manuals.
• Meets or exceeds assigned KPIs.
• Ensures that shipping employees are properly instructed in the care and safe operation of equipment.
• Promotes positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation.
• Supervises activities of the Shipping and 3rd party transport providers.
• Ensures that products received from Production Department and from other plants are properly handled and shipped on schedule.
• Recruits and, in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, hires qualified shipping personnel and drivers.
• Maintains communication with other department heads.
• Develops and maintains a close working relation with the contracted shipper.
• Establishes and maintains Safety Programs and safe operating procedures and monitor employee compliance.
• Contributes to and protects company profits.
• Assists in preparing and evaluating operating budget.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
• Performance of 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.
• Ability to wear and use approved, applicable safety equipment, as needed. Must meet/maintain FDA and CDC food handling requirements and other governmental and/or customer requirements. Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years experience as Shipping Superintendent.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

High School diploma or equivalency. 

Completion of formal management skills training program.

 

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 7/8/2025. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position 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 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.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Eli Sandoval at Eli.Sandoval@flocorp.com or .

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