Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits
medical benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
professional growth
leadership training
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Parental leave

Job Description

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is a prominent leader in the packaged bakery goods industry in the United States, boasting 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company is recognized for its diverse portfolio of beloved brands including Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake. Each product reflects a commitment to quality, flavor, and innovation, reshaping how consumers experience bakery items. Flowers Foods is dedicated not only to crafting delicious products but also to fostering a corporate culture grounded in honesty, integrity, respect, inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility. This culture encourages employees to contribute meaningfully both within the company and in the communities they serve.

The role of Shipping Supervisor at Flowers Foods is a full-time opportunity designed for individuals who have strong leadership skills and a passion for ensuring operational excellence. Reporting to management, the Shipping Supervisor directs shipping personnel during assigned shifts, ensuring that products are accurately and efficiently shipped to their destinations in line with production schedules. This position requires a clear understanding of all on-the-job activities that influence product safety, legality, and quality. Supervisory responsibilities include training new employees, managing work schedules, and implementing solutions to cover staffing gaps such as absenteeism or emergencies. This role also emphasizes maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work environment while enforcing company policies including equal employment opportunity, harassment, safety standards, and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

In addition to operational duties, the Shipping Supervisor plays a vital role in monitoring documentation accuracy and assisting in error identification and elimination. Disciplinary recommendations and active participation in the disciplinary process are also part of the job duties, ensuring that employees adhere to company rules and performance expectations. Flowers Foods offers a competitive salary range for this role, between $65,000 and $75,000 annually, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and medical coverage, retirement savings plans, professional growth opportunities, and paid time off such as vacation, holidays, and parental leave. This position is perfect for motivated individuals with at least two years of related experience who are ready to rise to the challenge and contribute significantly to the success of Flowers Foods’ shipping and distribution operations.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency
  • Completion of formal management skills training program

Job Qualifications

  • Two or more years of related experience

Job Duties

  • 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 participates in the disciplinary process as necessary
  • Practices and complies with all company policies and procedures including EEO, harassment, safety, Sarbanes Oxley
  • Performs other duties including fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other operating rules, policies and procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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