Head Miller

 Miller Milling is one of the top four flour producing companies in the United States. 

Come help us make the good stuff. Because without good people to back it up, our flour is just flour. We’re always looking for dedicated people, and we offer some of the best benefits in the industry — because our team deserves nothing less. That includes full medical, dental and vision that starts on Day One, a competitive 401(k) matching program, and other perks like tuition reimbursement and flex spending accounts. To name but a few. 

The Saginaw Facility is soon to be the 2nd largest wheat flour milling facility in the United States producing 34,000cwts of flour (3.4 Million Pounds of Flour) per day!  Utilizing cutting-edge technology, our facility stands as one of the most advanced milling operations in the country. We pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, innovation, personal and food safety, and sustainability in every aspect of our operations.  

Our team members and leaders strive for excellence, and we are constantly looking for ways to improve. We are looking for hard working individuals that can provide an immediate impact to our team. We pride ourselves on being able to work safely and efficiently to feed the great state of Texas.  

Come join the team to make product to feed your family, friends, and community.

Summary:

The Head Miller is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all milling units at the facility. This includes, but not limited to, employee safety, food safety, quality, continuous improvement in milling yields, and proactive mill repairs to maximize mill online time. 

Compensation: $114,644.78 - $128,948.80 annually 

Primary Duties:

Milling

• Ensure that daily productions meet all product Quality, Food Safety, and sanitation standards.
• Ensure efficient milling operations. Review production reports, stream analysis, and other reports analyzing milling operation to determine performance. Assure that changeovers are made efficiently with minimum loss of extraction and capacity. 
• Evaluate roll feed and sifter streams on a regular and routine basis to ensure effective operations.  Periodically testing sift break scalps for carryover and checking balance between sifter boxes.
• Examine daily the operation of the cleaning house equipment for proper operation and optimization. 
• Monitor and participate in grain quality discussions and best cost blending.
• Develop and train the mill crew to be leaders in production as well as in the proper setting and control of all milling equipment. 
• Support and execute all companywide continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure inventories are maintained such as sifter supplies, filter socks, spare rolls. 
• Responsible for implementation & upkeep of various regulatory programs – federal, state & local.

Management

• Work with and lead Outside Contractors during onsite visits.
• Help Plant Manager and Assistant Plant Manager with future projects that need identified.
• Ensure subordinates are managed, led, evaluated, and reviewed in a manner that is consistent and maintain relationships with respect.
• Develop, mentor and engage subordinates to maximize their potential in line with business objectives.

Administration 

• Provide management oversight of the mill when the Plant Manager or Assistant Plant Manager is not onsite.
• Responsible for a yearly budget in their department along with other expense departments that are indirectly related.
• Working closely with Maintenance Manager on Mill maintenance related areas.
• Implement company policies and procedures & ensure those policies and procedures are followed
• Perform other duties as requested. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Milling Science or Graduate Certificate from the Swiss Milling School.
• A minimum of 3 years of mill supervision or equivalent related milling experience
• Willing and able to be on call at all hours for plant issues
• Demonstrates effective Communication Skills – written and verbal
• Willing and able to work with wheat products i.e. no wheat /gluten sensitivity
• Willing and able to work in a team environment for the success of the plant