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Distribution Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $110,000.00 - $120,000.00
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Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Professional growth and leadership training
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Paid parental leave

Job Description

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is a prominent leader in the packaged bakery goods industry in the United States, generating $5.1 billion in sales in 2024. With well-known brands such as Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake, Flowers Foods has solidified its position by delivering quality products that bring joy and nourishment to consumers nationwide. The company embodies core values including honesty and integrity, respect and inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility. These principles shape a welcoming and collaborative workplace culture where innovation thrives alongside a commitment to quality and community.

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Job Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalency

Job Qualifications

  • 5+ years logistics leadership experience
  • 3+ years Warehouse and Transportation Management System experience

Job Duties

  • Carry out policies established by company leadership and outlined in company policy manuals
  • supervise daily activities of Shipping Department personnel and third-party transport providers
  • ensure that shipping employees are properly trained in the safe and effective operation of equipment
  • maintain timely and accurate handling and shipment of products from both the Production Department and other facilities
  • promote positive employee relations and encourage effective interdepartmental communication and cooperation
  • partner with Human Resources to recruit, interview, and hire qualified shipping personnel
  • maintain regular communication with department heads to support smooth operations
  • develop and sustain a productive relationship with contracted shippers
  • establish and monitor compliance with safety programs and safe operating procedures
  • assist in the preparation and evaluation of the Shipping Department's operating budget
  • ensure compliance with all applicable company policies and procedures, including EEO, Safety, Harassment Prevention, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
  • contribute to overall company profitability by maximizing operational efficiency and minimizing risk

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