Role - Head Miller

Location: Harlow (Multi-Site)

Salary: £50K to £58 DOE+ Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Lead Milling Operations Across Two High-Performing Production Sites

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Milling Operations & Production Performance

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

Operational Support

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

Health, Safety & Compliance

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

Food Safety & Quality

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

Inventory & Resource Management

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

Leadership & Team Development

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

Engineering & Continuous Improvement

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

About You

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

Essential Experience & Skills

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

Desirable

• Understanding of UK employment legislation and workplace best practice.

What's on Offer?

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

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.

Please contact claire.talty-