Supply Chain Development Associate

Location:

San Antonio, TX, US

Date: Sep 5, 2024

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 2023 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.

Bringing Home the Dough

Competitive pay and bonus opportunities

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

Our Supply Chain Excellence program offers candidates a pathway to leadership opportunities at Flowers’ bakeries. We are looking for college graduates who will join us as we become a more agile, automated, and insights-driven company focused on delighting our consumers with delicious baked foods.

Your journey will start with an immersive onboarding experience-and from there, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop at an optimal pace.

Learning the Bakery

• Work alongside department leaders to understand what critical role their teams play in creating our iconic products. Learn the importance of Engineering, Environmental Safety & Sanitation, Shipping/Receiving, Production, Quality & Food Safety, Sanitation, and Process Improvement.

Production Focus

• Understand how each position within the production line affects the next to ensure a fresh, safe product is produced.

Leadership and Management

• Utilize Flowers’ robust learning management system, and enroll in a Company paid learning course, to ensure optimal learning is achieved. Spend dedicated time with corporate and bakery leaders, getting tier one support and guidance to help you navigate your future course.

Upon successful completion of our 26-week Supply Chain Excellence program you will have an opportunity at one of our bakeries, nationwide.

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal skills; service mentality
Ability to work as a team - Energize self and others
Ability to inspire excellence - Model lifelong learning- curiosity and creativity
Ability to navigate our future – Fresh. Forward. Flowers

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

Must be a college graduate or pursuing a bachelor’s degree and are a graduating senior
Must be willing to relocate after your 6-month training is complete, if required
Ability to work in a high heat environment
Must be able to acquire and maintain a forklift operator’s license

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 11/2/2024. 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 Lacey Ann Harper at Lacey.Harper@flocorp.com or (1) 229 4215755 .