What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Superintendent position at Flowers Baking Co. of Batesville, LLC?
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, 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.
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
Assists Director of Distribution in ensuring the safe, efficient and timely operation of the Shipping Department and Transport department as well as in the direction and oversight of the implementation, operation, and maintenance of automated shipping systems. 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
- Carry out policies established by company officials and policy manuals.
- Ensures that shipping employees are properly instructed in the care and safe operation of equipment.
- Directs and oversees activities of the Shipping Supervisors, 3rd party transport providers, and shipping employees.
- Functions in the capacity of the Distribution Manager in his/her absence.
- Ensures that products received from Production Department and from other plants are properly handled and shipped on schedule.
- Ensures that sales department and affiliated companies receive products ordered on schedule.
- Assists in the recruitment of qualified personnel to meet shipping and transport personnel needs.
- Develops and maintains good employee relations.
- Maintains Safety Programs and safe operating procedures and monitors employee compliance.
- Maintains cleanliness of work area.
- Assists Distribution Manager in maintaining familiarization and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier safety regulations.
- Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sarbanes Oxley, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.)
- Perform other duties as directed by supervision.
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Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, 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
Two (2) or more years experience as transport driver or supervisor and two (2) years experience as Shipping Supervisor.
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
We offer a competitive salary of $75,000 - $80,000 depending on experience, and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 7:00pm on 11/29/2025. 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 Wendy Howard at Wendy.Howard@flocorp.com or (1) 870 7936851.
Salary : $75,000 - $80,000