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Engineering Supervisor

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries, Norfolk, VA, United States


About Flowers Foods
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 honesty & integrity, respect & inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical benefits

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership training

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Position Overview
Plans, assigns, supervises, and directs activities of subordinates. Participates in hiring and disciplinary decisions. Demonstrates competency for all on‑job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality.

Responsibilities

Ensures plant facility and equipment are maintained according to standards.

Assists Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Superintendent in the performance of assigned duties.

Plans, assigns and supervises work of Engineering Personnel on assigned shift.

Trains new employees in accordance with established training programs and plant procedures; demonstrates procedures unique to plant operations.

Supervises and/or participates in the repair and maintenance of all plant machine and equipment.

Reads, understands and implements schematics and mechanical drawings.

Maintains good employee relations.

Promotes established safety programs, ensures safe operating procedures and monitors employee compliance.

Ensures that work areas are cleaned and organized during assigned shift.

Ensures compliance with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.).

Performs other duties deemed by management integral to the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience in industrial operations, maintenance or utilities operations.

Knowledge of industrial electrical wiring, motor control, PLC, equipment repair, and installation.

Experience in diagnosing and repairing mechanical equipment through troubleshooting; electrical troubleshooting is desired.

Experience or knowledge of PLC and networking devices; Allen Bradley experience is a plus.

Managing or overseeing a preventative maintenance program.

SAP experience is a plus.

Essential Job Requirements
Associate Degree in Electronics/Electrical Technology and/or equivalent formal training and work experience. Completion of a formal management skills training program.

Salary Range: $78,194 – $86,425.

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 any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combinations of education, experience and skills may supplement the above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Kris Kline at Kris.Kline@flocorp.com or call 757.622.0347.

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