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
⏰ Working hours: 8:00 - 16:00💰 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