Master/Head Miller - Lusaka, Zambia

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Job Description:
A. Production
Quality control on raw material receipts
Quality and consistency of finished products
Production planning and control (PPC)
Optimal mill performance
Minimal downtime, wastages, and losses
Continuous operational improvement
Hands on 8-10 years’ trouble shooting experience of an operational mill
B. Control
Effective management of raw material, intermediate and finished product stock levels
Material requirement planning raw materials stock, spares, and consumables.
Developing and implementing the SOPs and cost control (notably labour, energy, maintenance)
Setting targets and monitoring performance (formally and informally) of all responsible personnel.
C. People Management
Managing a team of skilled and unskilled work force
Defining and agreeing job responsibilities with all subordinates.
Team building, delegation of responsibilities and motivation of the production team
Maintain the welfare and morale of employees
Enforce discipline and effect dismissals as necessary within the guidelines of the company
Follow disciplinary procedure as per statutory requirements
Adhere to employment legislation.
D. Others
Maintain highest standards in site hygiene health and safety

Key Skills
Experienced in the milling of both wheat and maize meal products
Food Science/Nutritionist/Plant Maintenance experience an added advantage
Minimum 8-10 years proven supervisory/management experience in the milling industry
Experience in people management (both skilled and unskilled work force)
Knowledge of milling extraction, tempering, and blending