Shift Miller

Tiger Brands; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands is seeking a Shift Miller for a grain milling facility. You will oversee the milling process on your shift to ensure quality products meet standards and customer specs. You will manage asset, inventory, and production efficiency while enforcing GMP, food safety, and environmental compliance.

Leadership and problem-solving are essential as you guide a team and optimize throughput. If you have SAGMA/GMF trade tested milling credentials and 5 years of experience in wheat or maize

Qualifications

• Certified milling expertise (SAGMA/GMF preferred).
• Proven leadership and ability to drive efficiency.
• Strong quality control and GMP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee milling operations on your shift to meet production targets.
• Ensure product quality aligns with specifications and customer requirements.
• Maintain asset availability and minimize downtime through proactive maintenance.
• Uphold GMP, food safety, and environmental standards.
• Lead, train and motivate team members to improve throughput and morale.

Skills

Milling expertise

Leadership

Quality control

Problem solving

English communication

Education

SAGMA/GMF Trade Tested

Tools

Grain milling equipment

Quality testing tools

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 thereofLeadership - Owning it!, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead.**Personal Effectiveness** – Assertive and diplomaticCreative 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 tolerantEffective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learningExperience - Function – +- 5 years,Hours – Shifts, weekends and PH Industry: Wheat Milling industryIn 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.