Head Miller: Lead Milling Ops, Quality & Safety

The Mennel Milling Company; Olive (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible accrued PTO

Health & wellbeing benefits

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Career advancement & training

Rewards & Recognition Program

Retirement contributions (401k)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mennel Milling Company is seeking a Head Miller in Mt. Olive, IL to lead the milling department with a hands-on, safety-focused approach. You will guide teams to deliver high-quality flour, optimize milling processes, and ensure products meet specifications.

We value strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration with Quality and Maintenance to sustain food safety, efficiency, and superior product quality across shifts.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Milling Science, Food Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a flour milling environment preferred.
• PCQI Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient milling operations and guide mill employees toward maximum yields and quality.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, BRC, sanitation and food safety standards.
• Maintain an audit-ready facility and drive continuous improvement across the department.
• Train, coach, and develop milling staff; promote a strong safety culture.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to implement preventative and predictive maintenance.
• Drive yield improvements and optimize production capacity.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for the department.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team development

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

PCQI Certification

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Milling Science or related field

Job description

Mennel Milling Company is seeking a Head Miller in Mt. Olive, IL to lead the milling department with a hands-on, safety-focused approach. You will guide teams to deliver high-quality flour, optimize milling processes, and ensure products meet specifications.

We value strong leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration with Quality and Maintenance to sustain food safety, efficiency, and superior product quality across shifts.