Industrial Maintenance Superintendent - Houston

About the role

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. Bringing Home the Dough Industrial Maintenance Superintendents ensure optimal efficiency is achieved through supporting the Engineering Manager in the administration of daily duties, special projects, and optimizing the competency of the industrial maintenance department. This position works closely with plant leaders, and requires demonstration and competency of plant safety, legal/labor compliance and/or food quality standards. This role is also responsible for contributing to and fostering the professional development, aptitude and technical expertise/performance of all members of the industrial maintenance department.

Responsibilities

• Manage the floor for all shifts: schedule and mange supervisors, plan and schedule preventive maintenance (PM), manage and mentor apprentices
• Approve and submit parts request
• Utilize SAP to review: PM orders, work requests, and down day planning, coordinating with other departments.
• Must review breakdown report and develop Root Cause Analysis (RCA), as needed
• Review execution of down day planning, comparing planning to execution
• Prepare and review overtime reports and time punch edits in Workforce Software
• Plan small scale maintenance projects with Engineering Manager
• Identify and solve repetitive maintenance issues
• Conduct floor walks with supervisors for shift-work verification
• Train and coach supervisors (soft skills, timecards, reviews, etc.)
• Conduct skill-based assessments for technicians
• Plan and execute seasonal verification (summer/winter/storm prep)
• Learn Capital Expenditure (CapEx) process
• Conduct critical process inspection work verification, critical equipment inspections, and PM work verification
• Execute the PM program modifications and provide input on assessments
• Demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, time management, and adaptability
• Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
• Perform other duties deemed by management to be integral to the role including but not limited to: fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to and enforcement of attendance policies & other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
• Possess or attain licenses required by their respective municipal, county/ward or state regulatory agencies to work with boilers, refrigeration components and various other job-related equipment

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is desired

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven leadership or supervisory experience with demonstrated knowledge in industrial electrical wiring, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) troubleshooting, motor control, and equipment repair and installation