Senior Mill Manager

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major milling company based in Cambridge is seeking a Senior Mill Manager to lead strategic direction across milling sites, focusing on plant efficiency and production optimization. Candidates should have extensive experience in flour milling operations and management, supported by relevant education. This is a full-time permanent position with a wage range of $52 - $65 per hour. Benefits include health insurance and retirement savings plans.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Qualifications

• Completion of formal milling training and education.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in flour milling.
• Strong managerial experience in related roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and technical oversight to milling sites.
• Optimize plant production processes to enhance efficiency.
• Oversee changes in milling processes and equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to travel

Education

Degree in flour milling technology

Post-secondary in mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

Senior Mill Manager

Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited (P&H) has an opportunity for a motivated, forward‑thinking, and dedicated individual as Sr. Mill Manager for our Milling division based at Head Office in Cambridge, Ontario.

Location: P&H Milling Group: 1060 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, Ontario N3E 0A1

Term: Full Time Permanent

Language of Work: English

Wage: $52 - $65 per hour.

Hours of Work:

• 40 hours of work per week
• Overtime pay is applicable after 40 hours of work per week

Benefits

• The successful candidate will be eligible to participate in the Company's comprehensive benefit program following 3 months of continuous employment which includes: Extended Health and Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability.
• The successful candidate will be eligible to participate in the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) on the 1st of the month following 12 months of continuous employment.
• A copy of our Benefits Summary will be provided at the time of hire.

P&H Milling is the largest Canadian‑owned milling company. The P&H Milling Group sources wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. The lineup includes hard red spring wheat flour for breads and other bakery products, soft winter wheat flour for cakes and cookies, as well as semolina flour for pasta, organic flour, and atta flour for chappati. In our specialty milling operation in Saskatoon, we also mill pea fractions.

From its mills in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Montreal, Quebec; Acton, Hanover, and Cambridge, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Lethbridge, Alberta, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.

Your Role

As the Senior Mill Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing strategic direction and technical expertise oversight to all milling sites, focusing on optimizing plant production processes to enhance product extraction, by‑product and waste reduction, capacity utilization, facility and equipment upgrade, and overall plant efficiency. This will be achieved through managing process improvements, approving operational changes, industry best practices and operational technologies, and targeted improvement initiatives. Additionally, this role involves managing the roll corrugation program within national operations and ensuring that all plants are equipped with and utilize the most suitably conditioned equipment throughout the milling process.

Day to Day

• Analyze existing processes, identify gaps, and implement strategies and solutions to optimize product output and extraction, maximize capacity utilization and productivity, and improve the overall plant efficiency while ensuring compliance to the quality and health and safety requirements.
• Oversee the investigation and resolution of complex milling and production issues, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented by the technical and production teams.
• Oversee and approve changes and improvements in milling processes, systems, and equipment, ensuring they are implemented by the production and technical teams.
• Provide guidance and direction to the technical team for the implementation of new equipment or technologies.
• Effectively work and collaborate with the plant’s production and technical team in implementing improvements in production processes and installation of new or additional equipment or technologies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and associated procedures for other plants and future reference and ensure compliance with all related operational programs and standards.
• Plan, organize, direct, manage, and schedule the activities in the national roll corrugation department including the staff.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPI’s) and metrics, ensuring that they are monitored and acted upon if there is any gaps or deviations.
• Oversee and coordinate with the R&D Manager to ensure production processes meet quality, cost, and efficiency objectives for the National Wheat Grist.
• Oversee ongoing operations and ensure continuity of production by coordinating staff assignments and resource allocation as needed.
• Collaborate and provide technical assistance to Project Manager and Operations Manager in the development and management of Capital projects.
• Maintain a safe working environment and a high food safety standard in accordance with BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) and Food Safety procedures.
• Conduct performance review and management which includes fair and effective disciplinary action, as required, in accordance with the Company policies and standards.
• Hire, supervise, train or oversee ongoing training and development of staff in accordance with company policies and standards.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of formal milling training and education, with a degree or diploma in flour milling technology from Swiss Milling School, Milling Science and Management from KSU, or equivalent.
• Post‑secondary education, preferably in mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering or related fields or equivalent.
• A minimum of 10 years of industry experience in flour milling in operations or technical roles.
• A minimum of 7 years of related managerial experience is required with preference given to prior experience as a Head Miller, Mill Manager, Operations Manager, and related roles.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application.
• Ability to travel and work at all plants across Canada.

To apply and learn more visit us at www.pandhcareers.com

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.