Head Miller

Scholtz Partners International; Riebeek-Wes; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading milling company in Riebeek-Wes is seeking an experienced Head Miller to lead their milling operations. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience in wheat flour milling and a strong leadership background. Responsibilities include managing multi-shift operations, ensuring quality and cost efficiency, and driving continuous improvement initiatives in a safety-first environment. Market-related salary offered.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Corporate / Smart casual environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years wheat flour milling experience.
• 3-5 years in senior / chief / head miller position.
• Proven track record improving extraction, OEE, and product quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead wheat intake, conditioning, grinding, sifting & packing operations.
• Ensure target extraction, quality, safety & cost efficiency.
• Manage milling team across multiple shifts.

Skills

Strong mill flow understanding and optimization

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

Education

SAGMA Certified

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Basic LIMS / QA data entry

Job description

Head Miller – Lead Our Milling Operations

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

What we offer :

Riebeek Wes, Western Cape based

Working hours :

8 : 00 - 16 : 00

Market-related salary

Corporate / Smart casual environment

Essential Experience :

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

Key Skills :

• Strong mill flow understanding and optimization
• 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

Qualifications Required :

• 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 & packing operations
• Ensure target extraction, quality, safety & cost efficiency
• Manage milling team across multiple shifts
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain & Finance

Key Performance Areas :

• Achieve extraction targets and minimize 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