drjobs Head Miller

Employer Active

1 Vacancy
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Valid email field required
Send jobs
Send me jobs like this
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email

Valid email field required
Send jobs
Job Location drjobs

Harrismith - South Africa

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

drjobs

Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

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 a 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 ofthe 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 costs against the 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 and ensure 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 the companys 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: 03 June 2025

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of these positions will be aligned to AFGRIs Employment Equity Policy

Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
Yes
Location
Harrismith

Employment Type

Full-Time

Company Industry

Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.