Mills Manager

Job Summary:

Manage, lead, direct, and provide oversight of the Milling Department.  Responsible for department metrics, safety, quality, expense, productivity, and staffing for all shifts. 

Responsibilities:

• Monitor all aspects and operation of the milling production area.
• Assure all milling processing equipment is running efficiently and safely.
• Review the thresholds for raw material and finished spices to minimize outages.
• Hold regular staff meetings for communication and feedback.
• Assign personnel to job tasks within the department and cover current milling/safety issues.
• Conduct and/or coordinate hand off meetings for each shift
• Directly manage all aspects of employment life cycle for department staff to include but not be limited to:  Interviewing, Selection, Training, Time management, Scheduling, Directing work, Promotions/Status changes, Disciplining, Terminations, Performance management, Monitoring and implementing legal compliance measures.
• Coach and assist personnel in an uplifting, supportive manner.
• Maintain employee morale through consistent feedback and regular performance reviews.
• Ensure the proper level of training is completed to the BRC specifications in all areas of Milling.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement projects within the Milling department.
• Utilize problem solving skills to prioritize assignments to meet production demand, overcome equipment failure, and work through supply chain shortages.
• Monitor throughput and develop methods to increase efficiency and product yields.
• Identify issues and troubleshoot when product flow is slow or irregular.
• Ensure correct inventory is being processed and stored correctly.
• Reconcile any differences between inventory consumed and product produced on batch card.
• Complete production reports and ensure operator’s paperwork is complete.
• Ensure detailed procedures are followed thoroughly and accurately throughout the department.
• Complete filter changes on a regular basis.
• Ensure dust collectors are checked daily and regularly cleaned out.
• Inspect and examine mills, sifters, and other machine parts prior to starting each run.
• Complete and/or assist operators in machine changeovers; involves changing to multiple appropriate screens.
• Operate forklift.
• Perform Mill Operator duties as needed (during break times/staffing shortages).
• Complete daily logs, paperwork, and product sampling.
• Clean, replace, and examine mills, sifters, and other machine parts.
• Assist with filling storage hoppers and opening slide gates for processing.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field highly preferred
• 2 years’ management experience required
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in mechanical or manufacturing field required, 5 years’ preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Food Manufacturing, preferred
• Forklift Certified
• PCQI Certification preferred
• Requires complete knowledge of machines, products, procedures, and company policies
• Demonstrated success in motivating and building teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees
• Must be self-motivated with strong initiative
• Must have solid decision making and problem-solving skills
• Computer proficiency required; Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must have strong math skills
• Must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner
• Flexibility to support and fill in all shifts as needed
• Computer proficiency required; Highly proficient in Microsoft Office
• Work in an environment that is dusty and may contain spices with high heat.
• Be able to work on feet for duration of shift
• Walking and standing for extended period of time
• Must possess excellent and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Requires ability to convey spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Walk long distances
• Ability to climb on and off a Forklift occasionally
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Push, pull, lift and/or carry heavy product such as equipment, bags and/or drums weighing up to 100lbs
• Able to extend arms with hands over the head or at shoulder height
• Hold, grasp, or turn with the use of hands
• Touch, pickup, and pinch with the use of fingers
• Kneel, stoop or bend downwards and forward
• Ascend or descend ladders and platforms
• Stand, work and walk at heights on platforms at least six feet or higher
• Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word. Convey detailed instructions to others
• Able to hear, understand and distinguish speech and/or other sounds such as machinery alarms
• Near and far visual acuity required
• Work in an environment that is noisy, dusty and may contain spices with high heat intensity
• Withstand working in cold and hot temperatures for long periods of time
• Must be able to read and write English
• Able to work occasional overtime and weekends as needed