Sr Head Miller

Senior Head Miller Your role: As the Senior Head Miller, you will be responsible for milling operations management and ensuring departmental adherence with Ardent Mills values, policies and procedures.  Key areas of responsibilities are milling operations, mill maintenance, grain cleaning and tempering, record keeping, sanitation, planning, coordinating, and communication. You will play a vital role in helping the plant team establish Ardent Mills as the preferred flour supplier in the region.  You will be key in promoting safety, quality, milling efficiency, and helping achieve the company’s goals and objectives. In addition, you will be an important resource for multiple plants by helping with troubleshooting, training, and by working with various teams on strategic projects. To succeed, you must be able to: Deliver results in first-time situations by inspiring others and working to earn trust every day Serve others with understanding, respect, and care Operate with simplicity, clarity and transparency Deal with and drive change Organize, prioritize and own multiple tasks while meeting or exceeding deadlines Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities with reliability, integrity, compliance and in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner. Your responsibilities: Assist regional facilities with guidance and support their milling operation Identify operational discrepancies and provide focused solutions with a timeline for corrective action Work with the milling team to continuously improve the production process, improve safety, reduce production costs, and enhance product quality Ensure that mills are properly and efficiently maintained through developing and executing maintenance plans, assessing equipment critically and identifying and carrying critical spare parts Work with the Continuous Improvement team to maximize maintenance resources and deploy new maintenance technologies Engage milling team to develop technical excellence in the areas of equipment design, process knowledge, mill flow, and project development Collaborate with the Technical Milling group to establish effective technical milling training for appropriate segments of the workforce, as well as for new millers and interns Provide support to all plant departments and engineering for new projects and advanced problem solving Act as project manager for capital improvements at plant and lead larger-scale projects in conjunction with engineering team Identify and define value added projects Responsible for carrying out systemic changes as set by the Director of Milling Collaborate with the Technical Milling group and through network of Subject Matter Experts, to ensure the strategic delivery of milling best practices/technology Conducts long-term horizon planning required to optimize milling operations Use published standard key performance metrics for the milling area to openly, positively, and constructively to improve operations through benchmarking Reduce risk, reduce the process impact on the environment, and lower costs to improve operational efficiency Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, quality specifications, safety standards, and sanitation practices Essential skills and experience: Bachelor’s degree with 5 or more years of experience as Head Miller or High school diploma/GED with 9 years of experience as Head Miller Demonstrated expertise on maintaining, troubleshooting, diagnosing equipment Demonstrated ability to implement LEAN practices and tools to improve process Proven track record in the ability to troubleshoot existing mill flows for the purpose of optimization Demonstrated ability to influence others and lead process improvement initiatives in the milling department Experience in project development including project management and implementation Demonstrated conceptual capacity to develop and understand equipment layout, process flow for planning mill renovations, and new mill design Demonstrated ability to create and modify CAD drawings of mill layouts, equipment components and flowsheets  Capable of analyzing and developing mill pneumatic systems, mill flowsheets, and other product movement systems Experience leading major capital project or several small projects Capable of developing project payback and financial analysis for mill operation Proven capability to lead and influence through others Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation): Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator)  Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays  Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include:  Heat/cold temperatures (inclement weather)  Indoor/outdoor environment  Dusty environment  Noisy environment  Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes  Elevated places, to include stairs/ladders  Ability to perform work at a computer and other administrative/managerial tasks  Other considerations: Willing to work weekends, holidays, 7-day weeks, and opposing shifts, when needed   Ability to travel 25% Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test and pre-employment background check Must be authorized to work in the Unites states without sponsorship now and in the future Team members must be clean shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position.  It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.    Location: Mount Pocono PA Address: 258 Harvest Lane, Pocono Summit PA, 18346 Additional Locations (if applicable): Employment Type: Full time Additional Information: Competitive Compensation: We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $118,000.00 - $157,489.20, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 15% Annual. Benefits: At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE). Application Deadline: EEO Commitment: At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not. Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills. The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills. En Ardent Mills, todos importan y todos tienen voz. Estamos comprometidos a brindar un ambiente de respeto mutuo donde haya igualdad de oportunidades disponibles para todos los solicitantes y miembros del equipo y las decisiones se basarán en el mérito, la competencia, el desempeño y las necesidades comerciales. Estamos orgullosos de ser un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. No discriminamos por motivos de raza, color, religión, credo, origen nacional, ascendencia, estado civil, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género, discapacidad física o mental, embarazo, información genética, condición de veterano, edad, política. afiliación, o cualquier otra característica no meritoria protegida por ley o no. Juntos, celebrando nuestras diferencias, formamos Ardent Mills. La descripción del puesto anterior ha sido diseñada para indicar la naturaleza general y los deberes y responsabilidades esenciales del trabajo realizado por los empleados dentro de este puesto. Es posible que no contenga un inventario completo de todos los deberes, responsabilidades y calificaciones requeridas de los empleados en este puesto. La descripción, los deberes, las funciones y las responsabilidades están sujetos a cambios a discreción de Ardent Mills. Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer: At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for: Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain first.last.talent@ardentmills.com or first.last@ardentmills.com. Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com Together We Make Ardent Mills Whether we’re making innovative breakthroughs or nutritious food. Whether we’re making our processes more sustainable or our communities more prosperous. Whether we’re making our customers happy or making progress in our own careers. At Ardent Mills, we all get to make something special every day. Join us and you can too. Learn more about doing work you can be truly proud of with North America’s leading flour supplier. Joining Ardent Mills means making a commitment to yourself and to the other members of our team. We call this Our Promise. All of us share responsibility for the success of Ardent Mills. We work closely together in teams and across functions. Nobody is left isolated or unsupported. Everyone matters. Everyone has a voice. This gives each of us the opportunity to create something special every day. And, when we come together, that’s when truly amazing things happen. Together, we make our customers' success the focus of our business. Together, we make the innovative breakthroughs that shape our industry. Together, we make communities healthier and more prosperous. Together, we are raising the bar for a more sustainable world. Together, we make the food that nourishes North America. Together, we can make our ambitions a reality.

Salary : $118,000 - $157,489