Chief Miller - Uganda
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Job summary
The Chief Miller is responsible for overseeing the entire milling process, ensuring the production of high-quality flour and grain products. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and operational management to maintain efficiency, safety, and product standards within the mill.
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Senior level
Experience Length:
5 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Outside Kenya, Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Milling operations: Supervise and coordinate daily milling activities, from grain intake to finished product.
- Quality assurance: Monitor product quality, conduct tests, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Equipment management: Oversee operation, maintenance, and calibration of milling machinery to minimize downtime.
- Process optimization: Implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance output.
- Safety compliance: Enforce workplace safety regulations, dust control measures, and proper use of PPE.
- Team leadership: Train, mentor, and supervise mill staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Inventory control: Manage raw grain intake, storage, and finished product distribution.
- Reporting: Prepare production reports, track performance metrics, and communicate with management.
- Fortification Oversight: Supervise grain fortification processes, ensuring precise dosing of micronutrients (e.g., iron, zinc, folic acid) into raw milling inputs, compliance with national food safety standards, and accurate record-keeping for regulatory audits.
Qualifications
- Degree in Food Science, Milling Technology, Agriculture, or related field.
- Professional certification from a recognized milling institution.
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in flour milling, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of grain properties, milling processes, and quality standards.
- Proficiency in mill automation systems and production software.
Skills & Competencies
- Technical expertise in milling machinery and processes
- Leadership and team management
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Attention to detail for quality and safety compliance
- Communication skills for effective coordination with staff and management
Work Environment
- Mill production floors, grain storage facilities, and control rooms.
- Exposure to dust, noise, and mechanical equipment.
- Requires physical stamina, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to work flexible hours.
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