Operations Director
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Job Location:
Lenexa, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.
Flowers Foods Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; its 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 Natures Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Daves 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 reflectsHonesty & Integrity Respect & Inclusion Sustainability Passion and a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success Flowers Foods is more than a bakery its a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.
Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:
- 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
Position directs manufacturing engineering & maintenance quality and regulatory (environmental) functions at an individual plant operations director is responsible for managing the short term and long- term operations of his/her plant to ensure that the plant delivers on the expected product quality and output. The role requires a leader who has the vision energy and passion for Supply Chain operations to see opportunities and inspire others to exceed results by motivating attracting and retaining top talent including developing others in the plants into positions with greater responsibility.
Position requires demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect affect on product safety legality and/or quality.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
Responsible for Supply Chain Lead activities at an individual plant site with the following functions:
Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by enforcing company policies standards and procedures and complying with all legal and regulatory requirements (food safety/environmental)
Ensures that the plant delivers on-time and in-full meeting or exceeding all service standards and KPI targets
Controls costs of material direct/indirect labor and equipment in accordance to outlined budget and eliminate waste in the plant (e.g. scrap downtime changeovers shortage etc.)
Supplies input on performance of department heads that report to other functions outside of the facility
Ensures that manufactured goods are in compliance with quality specifications
Executes on energy and water efficiency projects to promote resource sustainability in plants and ensures facility environmental compliance
Develops and executes programs for the plant site to increase productivity and quality through continuous improvement initiatives.
Provides direction to effectively deploy and implement food safety and labeling policies and procedures at the plant site.
Manages day-to-day local planning adjustments and execution of the central plan primarily focusing on production scheduling.
Supervises engineering on-site design and supporting construction operation improvement and maintenance of manufacturing assets technologies and processes.
Ensures that appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) are followed and maintained for all functions at the plant.
Aids in developing an effective management/labor relationship if in a union facility.
Completes special projects duties and assignments.
Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO Sexual Harassment Sarbanes Oxley Safety etc.)
Performs other duties which are deemed to be an integral part of the position including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules adherence to attendance policies and other applicable operating rules policies and procedures.
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
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Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
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Salary Range- 142871.45 - 157910.55
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 4/13. 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.
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 people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education experience and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability please send an e-mail to Martin Velasquez at or.
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United States with 2022 sales of $4.8 billion. Flowers operates bakeries across the country that produce a wide range of bakery products. Among the ...
