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Assistant Head Miller

Oversee daily operations of the mill, ensuring departmental adherence with Ardent Mills values, policies, and procedures. Promote safety, quality, milling efficiency, and contribute to the company’s goals.

• Identify operational discrepancies and provide focused solutions with a timeline for corrective action.
• Work with the milling team to continuously improve the production process, safety, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.
• Ensure efficient maintenance of mills and engage the team to develop technical excellence in equipment design, process knowledge, mill flow, and project development.
• Collaborate with the Technical Milling group to establish effective training for the workforce, new millers, and interns.
• Provide support to plant departments and engineering for new projects and advanced problem solving.
• Execute and commission capital projects in partnership with engineering and plant teams.
• Define and lead value‑added projects and systemic changes as directed by the Director of Milling.
• Apply published key performance metrics to improve operations through benchmarking.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, quality specifications, safety standards, and sanitation practices.

• Bachelor’s degree with 1–2 years of milling and leadership experience, or high school diploma/GED with 5–6 years of milling and leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create and modify CAD drawings of mill layouts, equipment components, and flow sheets.
• Basic knowledge of maintaining, operating, and troubleshooting cleaning, milling, and conveying systems.
• Basic knowledge of maintenance systems (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).

• Wear personal protective equipment as required (e.g., safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection, respirator when necessary).
• Work rotating schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and 7‑day weeks.
• Operate in a continuous 24/7 process with heat/cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration, and elevated work locations.
• Perform administrative tasks and use a computer.
• Travel 5–15% and be willing to relocate for career opportunities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Hastings, MN – 2005 South Vermillion Street, 55033

Full time

Base pay $76,000–$96,000, plus incentive eligibility with a target bonus of 5% of OIP. Additional earning potential based on experience.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts
• Life and Disability Programs
• Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE)

Ardent Mills is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non‑merit characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

Ardent Mills will never request sensitive personal information such as bank account or Social Security number during the application and interview process. If you are asked for such information, verify that the request comes from an official Ardent Mills email address. Domain: firs or