Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries

Operations Director

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

Job Description

Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries is looking to add a talented Operations Director to our team!Title: Operations DirectorSalary Range: 80,000 – 95,000/yearOffice Location: Santa Fe Springs, CA & Garden Grove, CASummary:The Operations Director is responsible for managing and improving the operations and efficiencies of warehouses and routes within the assigned region to support our sales & delivery team.Position Responsibilities:Oversee route and warehouse operations on company routes within Market VP area.Support the Safety Program of the warehouse by working with Safety Manager and local leaders to ensure Safety Best Practices are implemented within the warehouses.On a weekly basis coordinate manpower to ensure routes are staffed appropriately. Identify and share best practices with local Route Sales Directors to optimize route resourcingWork with MVP to ensure routing and scheduling of RSR’s to maximize efficiencies.Maintain proper load adjustment (including Route to Route Transfers) by working with and reviewing data with warehouse shippers, distribution managers and Route Sale Representatives on a daily and weekly basis.Maintain accuracy and accountability on stale returning back to the warehouses. Identify and implement best practices to control stale.Improve route operations for SBT Shrink.Improve company routes by working with sales representatives to focus on proper/improved ordering to support consumer demand.Maintain/improve open route balances by conducting daily and weekly reviews.Oversee day-to-day operations of warehouses in the MVP region. Ensure cleanliness of warehouses is maintained. Selecting/Supervising vendors needed to maintain overall repair and functionality of warehouses (e.g., electricians, plumbers, HVAC, etc.).Maintain inventory of all displays available for use in the field, ensuring that inventory is depleted prior to ordering new displays.Maximize efficiency of the fuel program and oversee the Best Practices to maximize efficiencies.Work with the Fleet department on all required preventive maintenance and/or mandated repairs on trucks in open routes.Preferred Qualifications:At least 5 years of relevant experience in operations, general management, sales or a fleet management role.Essential Job Requirements:Bachelor’s degree (preferably Sales or Business Administration) or equivalent experienceFRESH. 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 benefits401(k) Retirement savings planProfessional growth and leadership trainingPaid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

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