Chief Miller - Uganda

The Chief Miller is responsible for overseeing the entire milling process, ensuring the production of high-quality flour and grain products. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and operational management to maintain efficiency, safety, and product standards within the mill. Key Responsibilities Milling operations: Supervise and coordinate daily milling activities, from grain intake to finished product.Quality assurance: Monitor product quality, conduct tests, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.Equipment management: Oversee operation, maintenance, and calibration of milling machinery to minimize downtime.Process optimization: Implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance output.Safety compliance: Enforce workplace safety regulations, dust control measures, and proper use of PPE.Team leadership: Train, mentor, and supervise mill staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.Inventory control: Manage raw grain intake, storage, and finished product distribution.Reporting: Prepare production reports, track performance metrics, and communicate with management.Fortification Oversight: Supervise grain fortification processes, ensuring precise dosing of micronutrients (e.g., iron, zinc, folic acid) into raw milling inputs, compliance with national food safety standards, and accurate record-keeping for regulatory audits. Qualifications Degree in Food Science, Milling Technology, Agriculture, or related field.Professional certification from a recognized milling institution.Minimum 5–7 years of experience in flour milling, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.Strong knowledge of grain properties, milling processes, and quality standards.Proficiency in mill automation systems and production software. Skills & Competencies Technical expertise in milling machinery and processesLeadership and team managementProblem-solving and decision-making abilitiesAttention to detail for quality and safety complianceCommunication skills for effective coordination with staff and management Work Environment Mill production floors, grain storage facilities, and control rooms.Exposure to dust, noise, and mechanical equipment.Requires physical stamina, adherence to safety protocols, and ability to work flexible hours.

• Milling operations: Supervise and coordinate daily milling activities, from grain intake to finished product. • Quality assurance: Monitor product quality, conduct tests, and ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. • Equipment management: Oversee operation, maintenance, and calibration of milling machinery to minimize downtime. • Process optimization: Implement improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance output. • Safety compliance: Enforce workplace safety regulations, dust control measures, and proper use of PPE. • Team leadership: Train, mentor, and supervise mill staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. • Inventory control: Manage raw grain intake, storage, and finished product distribution. • Reporting: Prepare production reports, track performance metrics, and communicate with management. • Fortification Oversight: Supervise grain fortification processes, ensuring precise dosing of micronutrients (e.g., iron, zinc, folic acid) into raw milling inputs, compliance with national food safety standards, and accurate record-keeping for regulatory audits. • Degree in Food Science, Milling Technology, Agriculture, or related field. • Professional certification from a recognized milling institution. • Minimum 5–7 years of experience in flour milling, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. • Strong knowledge of grain properties, milling processes, and quality standards. • Proficiency in mill automation systems and production software. • Technical expertise in milling machinery and processes