Head Miller

Head Miller - Lead Our Milling Operations 🌾

Our client, a Western Cape flour mill, is seeking an experienced Head Miller to lead end-to-end mill operations!

What we offer:

📍 Riebeek Wes, Western Cape based

💰 Market-related salary

👔 Corporate/Smart casual environment

Essential Experience:

✅ 5+ years wheat flour milling experience

👑 3-5 years in senior/chief/head miller position

📈 Proven track record improving extraction, OEE, and product quality

⚙️ Hands-on experience with roll stands, sifters, purifiers, pneumatics

👥 Leadership of multi-shift operations

🛡️ HACCP/GMP implementation in food manufacturing

Key Skills:

🔧 Strong mill flow understanding and optimization

📊 Analytical problem-solving with data-driven decisions

📅 Planning and scheduling to meet demand efficiently

👨💼 Team leadership and performance management

🔄 Continuous improvement mindset (PDCA/Lean)

⚠️ Safety-first approach with attention to detail

Qualifications Required:

🎓 SAGMA Certified (Essential)

💻 MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

📊 Basic LIMS/QA data entry experience

What You''ll Do:

🌾 Lead wheat intake, conditioning, grinding, sifting & packing operations

🎯 Ensure target extraction, quality, safety & cost efficiency

👥 Manage milling team across multiple shifts

🔄 Drive continuous improvement initiatives

🤝 Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain & Finance

Key Performance Areas:

📊 Achieve extraction targets and minimize waste

✅ Maintain on-spec flour quality and compliance

⚡ Improve OEE and reduce unplanned downtime

💰 Reduce energy consumption and cost per ton

🦺 Zero safety incidents and full compliance

📈 Deliver quantified continuous improvement benefits