Head Miller

Bay State Milling Company•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Head Miller oversees and manages all aspects of milling processes. This experienced professional provides leadership and strategic direction to drive operational excellence, foster a safety-centric culture, ensure product quality, and lead a high-performing milling team. The role includes optimizing processes and resources, managing the milling department budget, coordinating equipment maintenance, overseeing capital projects, and ensuring regulatory and environmental compliance. The Head Miller also trains and mentors team members and collaborates across departments. The position requires the ability to follow and communicate written and verbal instructions in English; interpret business, technical, and regulatory materials; prepare reports and procedures; present information to varied audiences; apply practical mathematical concepts; and analyze problems, data, and technical instructions. The role is performed in a milling facility. The employee regularly encounters moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, frequently encounters wet or humid conditions, and occasionally works at high or precarious places. The environment includes extreme hot and cold temperatures and noise frequently exceeding 90 decibels. Physical requirements include climbing ladders, working at heights, standing or walking for extended periods, occasional bending, kneeling, crouching or crawling, occasional use of basic hand tools, and occasionally lifting or moving items weighing up to 75 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Employees are expected to follow company safety policies, promptly report injuries and unsafe conditions, and comply with company food-safety requirements, including training on and adherence to FDA Current Good Manufacturing Practices and preventing product adulteration. The role also requires dependability, teamwork, and adherence to company rules and procedures.

Requirements

A B.S. degree from a four-year college or university, or at least five years of experience in a grain processing facility.
A college degree in Milling Science and Management or equivalent job experience.
Strong knowledge of milling processes, equipment, and quality-control standards.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues efficiently.
Proven experience in process optimization and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and the ability to inspire and guide a team.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to communicate in English, interpret business, technical, and regulatory materials, write reports and procedures, and present information to varied audiences.
Ability to apply practical mathematical concepts, including arithmetic, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret technical instructions.
Ability to work in extreme temperatures, climb ladders, work at heights, stand or walk for extended periods, and occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to use a keyboard and basic hand tools occasionally and occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 75 pounds.
Close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage milling operations to support employee safety, efficiency, and product quality.
Assess and optimize milling processes to increase productivity, minimize waste, and improve product quality.
Lead the milling team and promote safety, operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and oversee equipment maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Implement and maintain quality-control measures to ensure products meet company standards.
Manage the milling department budget and use resources efficiently and cost-effectively.
Lead milling-related capital projects from planning and budgeting through execution and completion.
Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
Train and mentor team members to support their professional growth and skill development.
Inform appropriate individuals about matters affecting their areas of responsibility and contribute to effective teamwork and interdepartmental cooperation.
Follow company safety and food-safety requirements, report injuries and unsafe conditions, and help prevent product adulteration.
Complete tasks reliably, follow instructions and procedures, observe company rules, and meet deadlines.