Cape Town City Centre: Head Miller posted by Scholtz Partners International

Head Miller – Lead Our Milling Operations Our client, a Western Cape flour mill, is seeking an experienced, SAGMA Certified Head Miller to lead end-to-end mill operations! What we offer: • Location: Riebeek Wes, Western Cape. • Hours: 8:00 to 16:00. • Salary: market-related. • Dress Code: corporate/smart casual. Essential Experience: • 5 years of experience in wheat flour milling. • 3-5 years of experience in a senior/chief/head miller position. • Proven track record of improving extraction, OEE, and product quality. • Hands-on experience with roll stands, sifters, purifiers, and pneumatics. • Leadership of multi-shift operations. • Implementation of HACCP/GMP in food manufacturing. Key Skills: • Strong understanding of mill flow and optimisation. • 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. • 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, and packing operations. • Ensure target extraction, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. • Manage milling team across multiple shifts. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives. • Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance. • Achieve extraction targets and minimise 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.