Head Miller

Scholtz Partners International; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading milling company is seeking an experienced Head Miller to lead their operations in Riebeek Wes, Western Cape. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years in wheat flour milling, with a strong background in improving extraction and product quality. Responsibilities include managing multi-shift operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for this role.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Corporate dress code

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wheat flour milling.
• 3-5 years in senior miller positions.
• Proven track record of improving extraction and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead wheat intake, conditioning, grinding, and packing operations.
• Ensure extraction, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Wheat flour milling

Leadership

Analytical problem-solving

HACCP/GMP implementation

MS Office proficiency

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

SAGMA Certification

Job description

Overview

Head Miller - Lead Our Milling Operations

Our client, a Western Cape flour mill, is seeking an experienced, SAGMA Certified Head Miller to lead end-to-end mill operations!

What we offer

• Location : Riebeek Wes, Western Cape.
• Hours : 8:00 to 16:00.
• Salary : market-related.
• Dress Code : corporate / smart casual.

Essential Experience

• 5+ years of experience in wheat flour milling.
• 3-5 years of experience in a senior / chief / head miller position.
• Proven track record of improving extraction, OEE, and product quality.
• Hands-on experience with roll stands, sifters, purifiers, and pneumatics.
• Leadership of multi-shift operations.
• Implementation of HACCP / GMP in food manufacturing.

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of mill flow and optimisation.
• Analytical problem-solving with data-driven decisions.
• Planning and scheduling to meet demand efficiently.
• Team leadership and performance management.
• Continuous improvement mindset (PDCA / Lean).
• Safety-first approach with attention to detail.
• SAGMA Certified (Essential).
• MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic LIMS / QA data entry experience.

What You'll Do

• Lead wheat intake, conditioning, grinding, sifting, and packing operations.
• Ensure target extraction, quality, safety, and cost efficiency.
• Manage milling team across multiple shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Achieve extraction targets and minimise waste.
• Maintain on-spec flour quality and compliance.
• Improve OEE and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Reduce energy consumption and cost per ton.
• Zero safety incidents and full compliance.
• Deliver quantified continuous improvement benefits.