Head Miller II

SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the milling department and leads, directs and trains the mill staff to achieve maximum milling efficiencies with the highest flour quality that fully meets specifications. This position will sustain the Mission and Motto and Food Safety and Quality Statement of the Mennel Milling Company.

Works shift as assigned and overtime as required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation.

• Follow all food and personal safety rules and regulations in respect to GMP’s, OSHA, HACCP, the Global Food Safety Initiative, the US FDA Food Safety Modernization Act as stated in the FS&Q Statement, and sanitation guidelines as set forth by the company as listed in Corporate Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) and attend all required training sessions. Maintain the department/facility in an everyday audit ready condition.
• Directs and leads the mill department to ensure compliance with all food safety regulations including GMP’s, HACCP, effective housekeeping and sanitation practices, and all applicable BRC programs and documentation.
• Ensures that all personnel in the milling department are fully trained and follow all employee safety policies, programs, and procedures as outlined in the Mennel corporate EHS program.
• Drives unscheduled mill downtime towards zero by maintaining adequate equipment parts and supplies.
• Collaborates with the maintenance department to effectively plan mill repair activities, and by focusing on preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
• Continually improves on the mill yield, extraction, and capacity performance.
• Effectively leads team to deliver outstanding results by establishing clear and measurable expectations for all mill department employees to ensure alignment and accountability.
• The Head Miller is accountable for the overall quality and functionality of the finished flour product that is produced by the mill daily.
• This position must effectively work with the quality department (and with all other department), to ensure that high quality and consistency is achieved.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the overall supervision, management and development of all employees within the milling department.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Milling Science or in a related food manufacturing or operations field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a flour milling environment is preferred.
• Ability to pass a Respirator Fit Test and perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job while wearing a respirator.
• PCQI certificate required.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and organize tasks and follow through to ensure completion of assignments in an efficient and high-quality manner.
• Ability to maintain open communication with both internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate Microsoft office software, internet and other computer software to complete essential duties and responsibilities.
• Must exhibit a high aptitude of troubleshooting and the ability to problem solve.

Abilitytoreadandcomprehendsimpleinstructions,short correspondence,memos,procedures,and plans.

Abilityto write, complete checklists and other basic documentation and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information or data inone-on-one and small group situations to co-workers, supervisors,…