Head Miller II

The Mennel Milling Company • Newton, NC

12h • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Miller oversees the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the milling department. This role leads and develops mill employees to achieve strong milling efficiencies and superior flour quality while driving operational performance, maintaining product specifications, and supporting food safety and quality initiatives. The position has overall responsibility for supervision, management, and development of all employees in the milling department, including training, performance management, safety leadership, continuous improvement, staffing, and succession planning.

The role is based at Mennel Milling Company in Newton, North Carolina. The stated schedule is full-time, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PCQI Certification required.
• Ability to pass a respirator fit test and perform job duties while wearing a respirator.
• Strong leadership, team-building, and employee development skills.
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related computer applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Milling Science, Food Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a flour milling environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct milling operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, BRC requirements, sanitation programs, and food safety standards.
• Maintain an audit-ready facility and promote a strong food safety culture.
• Train, coach, and develop milling employees to maximize performance and accountability.
• Ensure mill personnel follow corporate EHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Reduce unscheduled downtime through effective equipment planning and parts management.
• Partner with Maintenance to execute preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Improve mill yield, extraction rates, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability for department employees.
• Maintain ownership of finished flour quality and ensure products meet customer and company specifications.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to deliver consistent, high-quality products.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity.
• Support Mennel's Mission, Motto, and Food Safety & Quality Statement.
• Manage department employee training and development, performance and accountability, safety and compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, staffing, and succession planning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible accrued paid time off and holiday schedule
• Medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and other health and wellbeing benefits
• Life insurance
• Profit sharing
• Career advancement and training opportunities
• Rewards and recognition program
• Retirement contributions, including 401(k)
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED