HEAD MILLER

SUMMARY:
You will be accountable for the technical performance, people management and planning of WHEAT and MAIZE Milling operations. 

The role ensures optimal milling efficiency, consistent product quality, reliable supply to market.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications & Experience Diploma or Certificate in Milling Technology (Wheat), Advanced Milling qualification; 6+ years milling experience, including senior leadership in high‑capacity plants; Proven exposure to supply planning, forecasting alignment, and cross‑functional operations. Technical Competency Requirements: Wheat and maize milling systems Yield, extraction, and blending optimisation Process automation and control systems Supply-production integration Reliability engineering and TPM Data analysis and structured problem solving CAPEX evaluation and cost‑benefit analysis Lead structured improvement initiatives using Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, or equivalent Use SCADA, PLC, lab, and production data to identify trends and optimization opportunities Drive automation, digital tools, and best‑practice adoption across the milling operation Benchmark internally and externally against best‑in‑class milling operations Key Responsibilities: Operational: Oversee end‑to‑end milling operations: intake, cleaning, conditioning, grinding, sifting, purification, maize degermination, and packing Optimize milling diagrams, roll settings, sifter loads, purifiers, aspiration, and degerm parameters Balance capacity utilization, extraction, and quality under varying raw material and demand conditions Lead root‑cause analysis and resolution of process losses, bottlenecks, and deviations Product Performance & Quality: Ensure all wheat and maize products meet internal, legal, and customer quality specifications Collaborate with Quality and Silo teams on wheat blending and maize quality management Reduce downgrades, reworks, and quality claims through proactive technical control Support and close out food safety, regulatory, and customer audits Utilization & Technical Reliability: Drive OEE improvement across milling, packing, and bulk handling assets Partner with Maintenance to improve reliability, preventive maintenance effectiveness, and spares strategies Guide commissioning, upgrades, and CAPEX projects from technical design through operational handover. Ensure correct mechanical treatment of all critical milling equipment Cost Control & Margin Optimization: Extraction losses and by‑product recovery Energy and water consumption Spares, rolls, screens, and consumables Track cost per ton milled and deliver continuous improvement against budget. Support business cases with clear technical ROI justification Supply Planning & Production Alignment: Translate demand plans into technically feasible milling plans Work with Supply Chain to ensure correct wheat and maize grades are available at the right time Align milling campaigns with intake, storage, and logistics constraints Optimization: Milling sequences and changeovers Stock days of raw material, WIP, and finished goods Support continuity of supply by anticipating technical constraints Planning shutdowns, maintenance, and process changes with minimal customer impact Training and coaching Shift Millers