Shift Miller

Tiger Brands; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Shift Miller for our grain milling facility. The role oversees the milling process on shift, ensuring product quality and adherence to specifications while coordinating with maintenance and quality teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in milling of wheat/maize, proven leadership, and strong knowledge of GMP/food safety. This on-site role supports production targets and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Wheat and/or Maize miller per SAGMA/GMF trade
• Strong leadership and team supervision
• Knowledge of fumigation on grain insects and management

Responsibilities

• Oversee milling operations on shift to meet production targets
• Maintain continuous equipment availability and minimize downtime
• Control inventory levels for finished products, consumables and additives
• Ensure adherence to policies, safety, and quality systems
• Drive cost efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement
• Lead training, staff development, and teamwork on the plant floor
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety and regulatory requirements
• Maintain high morale and effective communication within the team

Skills

Milling experience

Wheat milling

Maize milling

Leadership

Quality control

Operations

English ability

Education

Trade Tested – SAGMA/GMF

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

The Shift Miller is a critical operational role in a grain or flour manufacturing facility, responsible for overseeing the entire milling process during their assigned shift to ensure the production of quality products that meet specific standards and customer specifications. This position involves a blend of technical expertise, quality control, maintenance, and, often, personnel supervision.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

** Asset Management : **

Achievement of overall production parameters.

Continuous availability of equipment.

Reduced down time due to equipment breakdown.

Reduced milling and engineering costs.

** Inventory Management : **

Finished product model stock levels maintained.

Consumable model stock levels maintained at agreed levels.

Vitamins and additives model stock levels maintained.

Manufacturing losses eliminated.

** Financial Management : **

Continuous Improvement.

Zero write offs.

Targeted production efficiencies achieved

** Corporate Governance:**

Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures.

Adds to the value of the company and is also beneficial to all stakeholders in the long term.

** Health and Safety / RISK / Environmental:**

Compliance with Statutory and Company requirements at all times.

Achieving targeted scores in all audits

** Quality Assurance : **

Good Manufacturing Practices in place and maintained.

Food Safety adherence.

Compliance to Legislation.

Consistent finished product scores.

Decrease in Customer complaints.

** Training, Staff Leadership and Teamwork : **

Improvement in plant availability and production efficiency %.

Reduction in product deviations.

Maintain High morale.

** Operational : **

Targeted manufacturing efficiencies are achieved within prescribed quality specifications.

Mills run at design capacity.

Milling downtime < 0.5 % of the total milling hours in the mills.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Key Professional Competencies

Core knowledge – Academic – Qualified Wheat and or Maize miller (both preferred) – SAGMA/GMF Trade Tested, Knowledge of fumigation on grain insects and the management thereof

Leadership - Owning it!, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead.

Personal Effectiveness

Assertive and diplomatic

Creative and solution orientated , Self-motivated, capable of working independently and delivering on time, An assertive, goal oriented self-starter with good interpersonal and organizing skills, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead., Ability to pay attention to detail, Sound analytical and decision-making skills, Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Be stress tolerant

Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning

Experience - Function – +- 5 years,

Hours – Shifts, weekends and PH

Industry: Wheat Milling industry

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.