Head Miller

Role - Head Miller

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Location: Harlow (Multi-Site)

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Salary: £50K to £58 DOE+ Benefits

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Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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Hours: 9am to 5pm (there will be some shift work when cover is required)

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Lead Milling Operations Across Two High-Performing Production Sites

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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.

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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Milling Operations & Production Performance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Essential Experience & Skills

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

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• Understanding of UK employment legislation and workplace best practice.
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What's on Offer?

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

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Please contact [email protected]