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 VP of Quality and Food Safety provides strategic leadership and guidance for the corporation’s quality program in a multi-state, multi-facility environment. Responsibilities include developing, improving, maintaining, and refining the Corporation’s quality standards and programs to ensure the manufacture of products that meet/exceed our customers’ and Flowers’ expectations, as well as promoting Quality throughout the organization. The VP of Quality and Food Safety has authority to connect with plants, warehouses, offices, etc. to promptly rectify all non-compliance issues. The role requires a leader who has the vision, energy, and passion for Quality, to see opportunities and inspire others to succeed by motivating, attracting, and retaining top talent, including developing others in the Quality area of the organization into positions with greater responsibility.
Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities
Leads, develops, and mentors a high-performing Quality and Food Safety organization while serving as the company's subject matter expert on quality, food safety regulations, industry trends, and best practices
Partners with executive leadership and cross-functional teams - including Supply Chain, R&D, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Marketing - to ensure quality and food safety objectives are achieved
Develops and communicates the overall Quality and Food Safety strategy and vision for the organization, establishing goals, standards, and priorities aligned with business objectives
Overall enterprise-wide food safety systems, including HACCP/HARPC plans, Preventive Controls, internal audits, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Identify and mitigate quality and food safety risks while providing leadership during crisis responses, product recalls, market withdrawals, and other critical quality events
Establish and monitor company-wide Quality performance metrics, driving continuous improvement, defect and waste reduction, and a culture of zero-defect excellence
Ensures compliance with FDA, FSMA, GFSI-benchmarked standards (i.e. BRCGS, SQF), company policies and procedures and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, and other applicable operating rules, policies, and procedures
Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications
10-15 years’ progressive experience in quality management with a food manufacturer or other CPG company
Extensive experience with quality controls
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology or related field
Master’s degree preferred
Salary Range- 165000 -170000
We offer a competitive salary up to $170k 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.
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Flowers Foods, Inc. is one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, with 2024 sales of $5.1 billion. The company operates a diverse portfolio of beloved brands including Nature's Own, Wonder, Dave's Killer Bread, Canyon Bakehouse, and Tastykake, each offering distinct product lines from wholesome staples to artisanal and specialty baked goods. Beyond manufacturing, Flowers Foods fosters a corporate culture centered on core values of Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. The company is committed to innovation and quality in every product, positioning itself as more than a bakery but as a community-focused brand delivering moments of joy through delicious food.
