Head Miller (Clocolan)

Description

• To drive the technical performance of raw material and product processes in order to achieve optimum productivity and world-class quality standards, while keeping the operational cost within budget.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Grade 12
• Qualified Miller

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 4 years experience as Miller

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ensure effective internal and external communication to all permanent, outsourced and Head Office personnel
• Timeous, correct and effective dissemination of information to all employees within your department
• Ensure that MPD and OEE targets are achieved at all times
• Manage that incoming maize moisture and ensure optimum moisture addition during 1st conditioning
• Manage routine sampling of maize in 40-ton batches
• Ensure all maize receipts comply with Grade 1 specifications and downgrade non-conforming consignments
• Minimise downtime in accordance with company benchmarks and ensure consistent achievement of the most profitable divide and maximisation of technical performance of the mill
• Coordinate and conduct daily food review meetings
• Manage raw material grading and quality control analysis of all products every two hours
• Ensure routine cleaning and inspection of all conditioning and finished product bins
• Regularly conduct fumigation and hygiene inspection audits and submit reports to the Technical Director
• Manage fumigation equipment and chemicals to ensure zero infestation within the mill and silo
• Build and maintain sound relationships with internal and external clients.
• Monitor all functional operational costs, measure and analyse purchases and operational cost against budget
• Ensure compliance with both HACCP and ISO standards, the quality management system manual and health and safety regulations
• Manage and monitor employee performance standards, identify training and development needs andensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES

• Management, leadership and interpersonal skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Fully conversant with grading regulations
• Comply with company's world class manufacturing and performance standards
• Mechanical inclined
• Problem-solving
• Crisis management

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Hardworking and able to work overtime
• Innovative
• Quality orientation
• Proactive
• Reliable and positive
• Safety conscious

Closing Date: 18 August 2026