Head Miller

Role - Head Miller

Location: Harlow (Multi-Site)

Salary: £50K to £58 DOE+ Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Lead Milling Operations Across Two High-Performing Production Sites

I am seeking an experienced Head Miller to take ownership of flour milling operations across two production facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for delivering consistent product quality, operational efficiency, food safety compliance, and team performance.

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled milling professional with strong technical expertise, proven leadership experience, and the ability to step into operational milling duties whenever required.

Key Responsibilities

Milling Operations & Production Performance

Lead and coordinate milling operations across multiple sites.
Deliver target extraction rates while maintaining product quality and customer specifications.
Monitor production KPIs including efficiency, OEE, throughput and downtime.
Ensure consistency and continuity of operations across both facilities.

Operational Support

Provide direct operational cover when required, running the mill during shift absences.
Support teams in troubleshooting production issues and minimising operational disruption.
Maintain high standards of performance and operational excellence.

Health, Safety & Compliance

Champion a strong health and safety culture across both sites.
Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures.
Conduct risk assessments and implement safe systems of work.
Investigate incidents and lead corrective action plans.

Food Safety & Quality

Ensure full compliance with HACCP, BRC and food safety standards.
Take ownership of site hygiene standards, cleaning schedules and audit readiness.
Work closely with Quality teams to address non-conformances and maintain accreditation standards.
Drive continuous improvements in product quality and process control.

Inventory & Resource Management

Manage raw materials, consumables, and production-related stock.
Work closely with warehouse and supply chain teams to ensure material availability.
Conduct wheat reconciliation activities and maintain stock accuracy.
Support cost-effective inventory control and waste reduction initiatives.

Leadership & Team Development

Lead, motivate and develop a team of millers and shift operators.
Manage recruitment, induction, training, and performance management activities.
Deliver structured development programmes aligned to recognised milling qualifications.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Engineering & Continuous Improvement

Partner with Engineering teams to coordinate preventative maintenance activities.
Support fault diagnosis and equipment improvements.
Contribute to capital projects and machinery commissioning activities.
Drive initiatives to improve efficiency, extraction rates and overall operational performance.

About You

You'll be an experienced milling professional with a passion for operational excellence and team leadership.

Essential Experience & Skills

Extensive flour milling experience.
Previous experience leading and developing production teams.
Strong technical understanding of mill flows extraction optimisation and flour functionality.
Formal milling qualifications and industry-recognised training.
Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to manage operations across multiple sites.
Strong planning, organisational and IT skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and using your own initiative.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

Understanding of UK employment legislation and workplace best practice.

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to lead operations across multiple sites.
Significant influence over production performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
Career development within a well-established manufacturing environment.
Supportive leadership team and ongoing professional development opportunities.

If you're an experienced milling professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a genuine impact on operational performance, quality, and team development, I would love to hear from you.

Please contact claire.talty-

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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