Head Miller II

Location: Mennel Milling Company – Newton, NC


Schedule: Full-Time, 7am - 4pm; overtime as required

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best every day. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and take pride in delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you're an experienced milling professional who enjoys leading teams, driving operational performance, and producing high-quality products, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The ideal Head Miller is a strong leader with hands-on milling experience and a passion for food safety, quality, and continuous improvement. You excel at developing employees, optimizing mill performance, and maintaining the highest standards of operational excellence. You communicate effectively, solve problems proactively, and lead by example.

As the Head Miller, you will oversee the safe and efficient operation of the milling department while leading and developing mill employees to achieve maximum milling efficiencies and superior flour quality. You will play a critical role in driving operational performance, maintaining product specifications, and supporting Mennel's food safety and quality initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and directing milling operations to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant production


• Ensuring compliance with GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, BRC requirements, sanitation programs, and food safety standards


• Maintaining an everyday audit-ready facility and promoting a strong food safety culture


• Training, coaching, and developing milling employees to maximize performance and accountability


• Ensuring all mill personnel follow corporate EHS policies, procedures, and programs


• Driving unscheduled downtime toward zero through effective equipment planning and parts management


• Partnering with Maintenance to execute preventative and predictive maintenance strategies


• Continuously improving mill yield, extraction rates, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency


• Establishing clear performance expectations and accountability for department employees


• Maintaining ownership of finished flour quality and ensuring products consistently meet customer and company specifications


• Collaborating with Quality, Maintenance, and Operations teams to deliver consistent, high-quality products


• Identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance safety, quality, and productivity


• Supporting Mennel's Mission, Motto, and Food Safety & Quality Statement


• Performing other duties as assigned

This position is responsible for the overall supervision, management, and development of all employees within the milling department, including:

• Employee training and development


• Performance management and accountability


• Safety leadership and compliance


• Continuous improvement initiatives


• Department staffing and succession planning

• High School Diploma or equivalent required


• 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


• 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

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

• Competitive Pay


• Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule


• Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)


• Life Insurance


• Profit Sharing


• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities


• Rewards & Recognition Program


• Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)


• Tuition Assistance

Apply today and help Mennel continue its tradition of excellence by leading a high-performing milling operation that safely produces superior-quality products and helps feed the world.