Distribution Manager
Bardstown, KY, US Louisville, KY, US Lexington, KY, US
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 2022 sales of $4.8 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.
Learn more at www.flowersfoods.com
Bringing Home the Dough:
Annual compensation: $92,000+ - Depending on Experience
Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:
• Comprehensive health and medical coverage
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
Flowers Bakeries has an immediate opening for a Distribution Manager.
A Distribution Manager has responsibility for the safe, efficient and timely operation of the Shipping & Transport department. They will direct and oversee the implementation, operation, and maintenance of automated shipping systems.
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
- 5+ leadership experience (distribution/shipping/warehouse preferred)
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Duties
- Promotes positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation
- Supervises activities of the Shipping and 3rd party transport providers.
- Ensures that products received from Production Department and from other plants are properly handled and shipped on schedule.
- Recruits and, in conjunction with the Human Resources Department, hires qualified shipping personnel and drivers
- Develops and maintains a close working relation with the contracted shipper
- Assists in preparing and evaluating operating budget
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 10/09/2024. Resumes are active for 30 days. 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 Donna Lewis Hardesty at Donna.Hardesty@flocorp.com or (1) 502 3504753 .
Nearest Major Market: Louisville
Job Segment:
Employee Relations, Warehouse, Distribution, Manager, Logistics, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Operations, Management
