Industrial Maintenance Superintendent - 3rd Shift

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 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, Flowers Foods is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States. From Nature's Own and Wonder to Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and 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.

With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it s a 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.

Industrial Maintenance Superintendents ensure optimal efficiency by supporting the Engineering Manager in the administration of daily duties, special projects, and the competency development of the industrial maintenance department. This position works closely with plant leaders and requires demonstration and competency of plant safety, legal/labor compliance, and/or food quality standards. This role contributes to and fosters the professional development, aptitude, and technical expertise of all members of the industrial maintenance department.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Manage the floor for all shifts: schedule and manage supervisors, plan and schedule preventive maintenance (PM), manage and mentor apprentices
• Approve and submit parts requests
• Utilize SAP to review PM orders, work requests, and down day planning; coordinate with other departments; review breakdown reports and develop Root Cause Analysis (RCA), as needed
• Review execution of down day planning, comparing planning to execution
• Prepare and review overtime reports and time punch edits in Workforce Software
• Plan small-scale maintenance projects with Engineering Manager
• Identify and solve repetitive maintenance issues
• Conduct floor walks with supervisors for shift-work verification
• Train and coach supervisors (soft skills, timecards, reviews, etc.)
• Conduct skill-based assessments for technicians
• Plan and execute seasonal verification (summer/winter/storm prep)
• Learn Capital Expenditure (Cap Ex) process
• Conduct critical process inspection work verification, critical equipment inspections, and PM work verification
• Execute the PM program modifications and provide input on assessments
• Demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, time management, and adaptability
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties integral to the role including but not limited to: fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• Possess or attain licenses required by relevant regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment

• 3+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience with knowledge in industrial electrical wiring, PLC troubleshooting, motor control, and equipment repair and installation

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is desired; high school diploma or equivalent is required

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Salary range between $98,100 - $108,500. Please reply by 01/31/2026. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the pre-screening questions and appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

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. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please contact Mike Walters at

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. An equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.