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Production Leadperson - $29+/hour

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries, Lewiston, ME, United States


About the Company
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 a leading position in packaged bakery goods, Flowers Foods offers a culture built on honesty, integrity, respect, inclusion, sustainability, passion, and humility.

Job Overview
Assist supervisors in shift‑production operations and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. The role requires competency across all on‑the‑job activities that influence product safety and quality.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and medical benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Professional growth and leadership training

Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Responsibilities

Instruct and train production employees on safe equipment operation.

Review records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials.

Perform continuous product inspection to verify quality standards.

Maintain all equipment in good operating condition.

Promote positive interdepartmental communication and cooperation.

Operate facility metal detector(s) when required; full training and certification are mandatory.

Enforce safety policies and conduct inspections and safety meetings.

Cover for absent employees as needed.

Plan and adjust personnel assignments across production phases.

Maintain work‑area cleanliness.

Ensure compliance with all company policies (EEO, sexual harassment, safety, Sarbanes‑Oxley, etc.).

Perform other duties as directed by supervision.

Complete the AIB Master Baker Correspondence Course.

Adhere to work schedules, attendance policies, and other applicable rules and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) or more years of experience in all areas of plant production work.

Essential Job Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.

Compensation
Salary Range: $29.65 per hour

EEO Statement
Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage 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 law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected for this classification. Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and skills may supplement the minimum requirements.

If you need assistance submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Megan Normand at Megan.Normand@flocorp.com or (207) 346‑7466.

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