


Diverse employees at Flowers Foods have rated Happiness, Environment, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Flowers Foods have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Flowers Foods employees are -22% more likely to recommend Flowers Foods as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 53% | Detractors |
Working at Flowers Foods is rated below average by 143 employees, across various culture dimensions. Flowers Foods employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Flowers Foods’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Tallahassee, FL. See below in detail how working at Flowers Foods was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Flowers Foods is rated D
Last updated 12 days ago
Flowers Foods ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 125 Flowers Foods employee reviews, 76% were positive. The remaining 24% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Flowers Foods improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 76% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 24% |
What are some of the best things about your team?My co-workers are mostly great. It's management that doesn't care what we think or have to say.
What do you like best about the leadership team?precise . analytical observant resilient and competitive
What do you like best about the leadership team?Goal oriented driven and focused
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The culture is not a harmonious team but rather a top down, lead by fear approach. Change the culture so people want to do good.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Poor compensation for a part time job
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Everything possible needs to be changed.
Flowers Foods , headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., is a leading producer and marketer of packaged bakery foods in the United States
| Headquarter | Thomasville, GA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | flowersfoods.com |
| Founding Date | 1919 |
| Tel | 1(186)624-5892 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | FLO |
Flowers Foods competitors include Conagra Brands, Farmer Brothers, ARYZTA, and Bimbo Bakeries. Flowers Foods ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Flowers Foods compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
143 employees at Flowers Foods have reviewed Flowers Foods across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 12 days ago.
Overall, the 143 Flowers Foods employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Flowers Foods are not very pleased with their total compensation at Flowers Foods, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Flowers Foods are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 143 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Flowers Foods are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Flowers Foods believe the environment at Flowers Foods is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Flowers Foods is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at Flowers Foods work 8 hours or less, while 21% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Flowers Foods are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Flowers Foods is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Flowers Foods employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Flowers Foods' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Flowers Foods employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Allen’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Allen in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Tallahassee, FL. Allen Shiver’s employees rank Flowers Foods in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 45% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 30% for Happiness. Shiver is generally unpopular with Flowers Foods employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Sales department, and by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and Male employees. However, employees in the Product department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Flowers Foods’s competitors, Allen Shiver ranks below both Bimbo Bakeries CEO Daniel Servitje and ARYZTA CEO Kevin Toland.
The Flowers Foods Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Allen Shiver, President of the Fresh Packaged Bread Business Unit Bradley Alexander, and Chief Sales Officer David Keith Wheeler
Allen Shiver CEO / President
Allen Shiver serves as the CEO / President of Flowers Foods.
Bradley Alexander President of the Fresh Packaged Bread Business Unit
Mr. Bradley K. Alexander has been President of the Fresh Packaged Bread Business Unit of Flowers Foods, Inc. since May... read more
David Keith Wheeler Chief Sales Officer
Mr. David Keith Wheeler has been the Chief Sales Officer of Flowers Foods, Inc. since May 2017. Mr. Wheeler served as... read more
Stephen R. Avera Chief Legal Counsel
Mr. Stephen R. Avera has been the Chief Legal Counsel of Flowers Foods, Inc. since November 17, 2017. Mr. Avera served... read more
R. Steven Kinsey CFO & Chief Administrative Officer
Mr. R. Steven Kinsey, also known as Steve, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Flowers Foods, Inc. since September... read more
A. Ryals McMullian Jr. Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. A. Ryals McMullian, Jr. has been the Chief Strategy Officer of Flowers Foods, Inc. since May 2017. Mr. McMullian... read more
David M. Roach President of Snacking/Specialty Business Unit
Mr. David M. Roach has been the President of Snacking/Specialty Business Unit of Flowers Foods, Inc. since May 2017. Mr.... read more
Harish Ramani Senior VP & Chief Information Officer
Mr. Harish Ramani has been Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Flowers Foods, Inc. since September... read more
Karyl H. Lauder Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Karyl H. Lauder has been the Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Flowers Foods, Inc. since... read more
How much do people at Flowers Foods get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Flowers Foods is $128,361, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $127,397, or $61 per hour.
At Flowers Foods, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,859 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,092 annually. Average Flowers Foods salaries by department include: Design at $122,823, Finance at $88,675, Engineering at $139,732, and Operations at $100,689. Half of Flowers Foods salaries are above $127,397.
60 employees at Flowers Foods rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 176 ratings) while 57 employees at Flowers Foods rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 58 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $245k | $245k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $306k | $306k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Flowers Foods score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing Flowers Foods in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Flowers Foods across various culture dimensions.
Flowers Foods' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Flowers Foods' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Flowers Foods applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
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Engineering | 33% |
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Quincy | 33% | |
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Milwaukee | 33% | |
Tallahassee | 33% |
Who is the CEO of Flowers Foods?
Flowers Foods CEO is Allen Shiver, their score by employees is 58
What is Flowers Foods eNPS?
The eNPS for Flowers Foods is -22
What is Flowers Foods revenue?
Flowers Foods revenue is $4B
What is the salary for Accounting Manager in Flowers Foods?
Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 120k
What are the salaries in the HR in Flowers Foods?
The average salaries for HR in Flowers Foods is 125k