Milling Operations Leader - Safety, Quality & Growth

The Mennel Milling Company; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health & wellbeing benefits

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Career Advancement & Training

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Contributions

Rewards & Recognition

Job summary

Mennel Milling Company in Newton, NC, seeks a Mill Superintendent to lead all milling and elevator operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will guide teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure regulatory compliance across GMPs and safety programs.

The role emphasizes building high‑performing teams, strategic direction, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and problem‑solving are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in grain handling, milling, food manufacturing, or industrial operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams and improve operational performance in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership, critical thinking, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and perform job duties while wearing a respirator.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn industry‑specific software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead milling and elevator operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality production.
• Provide strategic direction and operational oversight for department activities.
• Hiring, training, coaching, and developing milling and elevator employees.
• Ensuring compliance with GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, sanitation requirements, and company safety programs.
• Maintaining an everyday audit‑ready facility and promoting a strong food safety culture.
• Leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and corporate EHS programs.
• Managing equipment inventories to support preventative maintenance programs and operational reliability.
• Serving as an active member of the facility Food Safety Team.
• Maintaining master sanitation schedules and SOPs related to milling and elevator operations.
• Developing and implementing best practices for handling, blending, storage, and transfer of wheat and flour.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and operational performance.
• Collaborating across departments and engaging team members in problem‑solving and process improvements.
• Using Mennel’s Mission, Quality, and Safety Statements as guiding principles in decision‑making.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team building

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Milling Science/ Food Manufacturing/ Operations

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mennel Milling Company in Newton, NC, seeks a Mill Superintendent to lead all milling and elevator operations with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will guide teams, drive operational excellence, and ensure regulatory compliance across GMPs and safety programs.

The role emphasizes building high‑performing teams, strategic direction, and continuous improvement in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment. Strong leadership and problem‑solving are essential for success.