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Director of Facilities and Maintenance

Location: 

Thomasville, GA, US

Date:  Feb 27, 2026

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

The Director, Facilities & Maintenance is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing facilities and maintenance strategies across Flowers Foods’ corporate offices in Thomasville. This role ensures facilities, building systems, and infrastructure are safe, compliant, reliable, and cost-effective, while supporting operational excellence and safety standards. The Director, Facilities & Maintenance provides leadership and subject matter expertise for preventive maintenance programs, capital planning, vendor management, and facilities compliance. This position partners closely with corporate functions to support business continuity and  long-term infrastructure sustainability across the enterprise.

 

 

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

  • Sets company-wide safety & security policies and creates a culture of safety by managing the company’s activities to ensure compliance with all safety & security policies and regulatory requirements
  • Partners with Supply Chain Operations Support to align facilities equipment design and maintenance practices with safety requirements
  • Develops and executes a corporate facilities and maintenance strategy aligned with organizational growth and operational objectives
  • Establish preventative and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize asset reliability and minimize downtime
  • Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures (EEO, Sexual Harassment, Sarbanes-Oxley, Safety, etc.)
  • Performs additional duties, which are deemed to be an integral part of the position, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
  • Established capital planning and long-range facilities investment roadmaps aligned with enterprise priorities
  • Develops and manages facilities operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline and ROI accountability

 

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 – 7 years of progressive experience in facilities and maintenance management
  • Experience supporting multi-site operations
  • Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection)
  • Proven experience managing projects and vendor relationships
  • Working knowledge of OHSA, building codes, and regulatory compliance

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, Business or a related field
  • Master's degree preferred

Salary Range-  140000 - 150000

 

We offer a competitive salary range of $140k - $150k and an excellent total rewards package. 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 HR.LSFlowers@flocorp.com.


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