Senior Milling Operations Manager

Interdot Solutions; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in South Africa is seeking a Production/Milling Manager to oversee the milling process, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing productivity. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of experience managing a team of 30+, with a strong background in food safety practices. Responsibilities include managing staff performance, ensuring consistent product quality, and leading daily operational meetings. This role requires hands-on leadership and a commitment to achieving technical goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of food safety experience (HACCP, ISO, FSSC).
• Minimum 10 years' experience as Production/Milling Manager of a team of at least 30 people.
• Further qualifications or training in people management, industrial relations, and performance management.
• Fumigation (Pest Control Fumigation course - PCO course) and raw material grading experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage mill process from raw material intake to product bins.
• Achieve technical value drivers set by the company.
• Determine training and developmental needs for the department.
• Participate in daily milling meetings for planning and troubleshooting.
• Ensure maize mills run at installed capacity to increase productivity.
• Record and report production summary and calibrate scales.
• Manage mill staff performance, training, and discipline.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical Value drivers driven

Positive attitude

Structured thinking

Problem solving

Strong organizational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Post-graduate certificate/degree

Job description

A leading food production company in South Africa is seeking a Production/Milling Manager to oversee the milling process, ensuring compliance with safety standards and optimizing productivity. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of experience managing a team of 30+, with a strong background in food safety practices. Responsibilities include managing staff performance, ensuring consistent product quality, and leading daily operational meetings. This role requires hands-on leadership and a commitment to achieving technical goals.