Head Miller - Lead Our Milling Operations

Scholtz Partners International (Pty) Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agriculture company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Head Miller to lead end-to-end milling operations. Responsibilities include managing a multi-shift team, ensuring quality and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the mill. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in wheat flour milling and hold a SAGMA certification. This full-time role offers a market-related salary in a corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wheat flour milling experience.
• 3-5 years in a senior/chief/head miller position.
• Proven track record improving extraction 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

Planning and scheduling

Team leadership

Continuous improvement mindset (PDCA/Lean)

Safety-first approach

Education

SAGMA Certification

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Basic LIMS/QA data entry

Job description

Head Miller - Lead Our Milling Operations (South Africa)

full-time

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