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 2025 sales of $5.3 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 We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Production Superintendent to lead our bakery procurement, receiving, and demand planning operations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between supply chain execution and commercial strategy, driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations. The ideal candidate possesses deep end-to-end supply chain knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams to optimize inventory health and business outcomes. Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities Team Leadership & Development Coach and develop the bakery procurement and receiving teams. Drive accountability for planning quality, operational execution, and raw material inventory management. Foster a culture of operational discipline, close business partnership, and continuous planning growth. Demand & Supply Planning Strengthen demand planning across all business horizons, planning levels, and cross-functional inputs. Optimize key metrics across forecasting, supply, and inventory using root-cause analysis and performance routines. Execute corrective actions to resolve planning and supply variances. Cross-Functional Collaboration Provide planning leadership for innovation launches, promotions, customer events, and commercialization. Partner with core teams including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and the Planning COE. Proactively mitigate supply constraints and customer service risks. Visibility & Analytics Improve business visibility into inventory health, forecast-driven financial exposure, and supply constraints. Develop recovery strategies and risk-mitigation plans to ensure consistent customer service levels. Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications Technical & Supply Chain Expertise