Head Miller

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT BAY STATE MILLING

Bay State Milling is a family-owned company with a strategic intent to support the growth of the next generation of grain-based foods in North America by providing the leading array of plant-based ingredients. Since 1899, we have proudly provided exceptional quality flour and grain products, and we continue to build on our legacy as we bring new supply chains and technologies into our realm of capabilities.  Our Core purpose is to provide food ingredients to promote the growth of healthful and affordable food choices for the consumer.

We recognize that the universe of grain-based foods is constantly changing and responding to consumers’ desire for variety, healthfulness, great taste and affordability in their food choices. We are not afraid of change; in fact, we believe that change cultivates opportunity. Our goal is to stay a step ahead of our customer’s needs, while always maintaining the trust they have placed in us for generations. We are committed to maintaining our Core Values of INTEGRITY, CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, CARING and QUALITY in pursuit of achieving this goal.

SUMMARY

As the Head Miller, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of our milling processes. This role requires an experienced professional with extensive milling experience, leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive operational excellence, foster a safety-centric culture, ensure quality standards, and lead a high-performing milling team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead and manage all aspects of milling operations, ensuring employee safety, optimal efficiency, and quality.
• Continuously assess and optimize milling processes to enhance department productivity, minimize waste, and improve product quality.
• Provide leadership to the milling team, fostering a culture of safety, operational excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to schedule and oversee regular equipment maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.
• Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to ensure the production of high-quality products that meet our standards.
• Manage the milling department budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and efficient resource utilization.
• Lead and oversee capital projects related to milling, from planning and budgeting to execution and completion.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members, fostering professional growth and skill development.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Possess a B.S. degree from a four-year college or university or 5 years or more in a grain processing facility.
• Strong knowledge of milling processes, equipment, and quality control standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot technical issues efficiently.
• Proven experience in process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with the ability to inspire and guide a team.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, the individual must have a college degree in Milling Science and Management or equivalent job experience.                                                                             

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Capable of following and communicating written and verbal instructions in English. Ability

to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write in English and complete reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables at any given time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in an environment which has extreme temperatures.
• Be able to climb ladders, and work in high places.
• Be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Finger and hand dexterity to type at a keyboard, and to use basic hand tools occasionally.
• Occasionally required to lift and or move items up 75 lbs. in weight.
• Vision requirements are close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The employee will be exposed to extremes in hot and cold. The work environment is noisy, frequently in excess of 90 decibels.

TEAMWORK

Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; leads others well; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others' opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team.

Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilities inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervision and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships.

FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products that comply with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements and are of the highest levels of food safety, quality, and productivity. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the FDA Current Good Manufacturing Policies as set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of their work environment and prevent any accidental or intentional adulteration of the products produced at the facility.

SAFETY

While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety. It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to report all injuries immediately to the supervisor, and to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.

DEPENDABILITY

Follows through on tasks; requires minimum supervision and follows instructions and procedures. Arrives at work on time; follows company policies for vacations and leaves. Observes Company rules; completes tasks within deadlines.