Production Superintendent - H

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• Production Superintendent - H
• Location: Philadelphia, PA, US
• Date: Oct 30, 2026

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.

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
• We are seeking a strategic and results-driven

Production Superintendent to lead our bakery procurement, receiving, and demand planning operations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between supply chain execution and commercial strategy, driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations. The ideal candidate possesses deep end-to-end supply chain knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams to optimize inventory health and business outcomes.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Development

• Coach and develop the bakery procurement and receiving teams.
• Drive accountability for planning quality, operational execution, and raw material inventory management.
• Foster a culture of operational discipline, close business partnership, and continuous planning growth.

Demand & Supply Planning

• Strengthen demand planning across all business horizons, planning levels, and cross-functional inputs.
• Optimize key metrics across forecasting, supply, and inventory using root-cause analysis and performance routines.
• Execute corrective actions to resolve planning and supply variances.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Provide planning leadership for innovation launches, promotions, customer events, and commercialization.
• Partner with core teams including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and the Planning COE.
• Proactively mitigate supply constraints and customer service risks.

Visibility & Analytics

• Improve business visibility into inventory health, forecast-driven financial exposure, and supply constraints.
• Develop recovery strategies and risk-mitigation plans to ensure consistent customer service levels.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Technical & Supply Chain Expertise

• Supply Chain Knowledge: Deep understanding of demand/supply planning, inventory control, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service trade-offs.
• Systems & Analytics: Experience with advanced planning/ERP platforms like SAP or Blue Yonder, plus data tools like Power BI and advanced Excel.

Business Acumen & Problem Solving

• Financial Acumen: Connects operational volume and product mix directly to inventory levels, margins, costs, and working capital.
• Data Translation: Strong analytical skills to translate complex data into practical insights, scenarios, and executive narratives.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Influence & Alignment: Leads through influence, manages cross-functional conflict, clarifies decision rights, and builds consensus.
• Change Leadership: Strong project management, team coaching, and continuous-improvement skills.

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

• Associate or higher college degree.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Salary Range- 93670.0 - 103530.0

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