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The Mennel Milling Company

Head Miller I

Mount Olive, IL · On-site

$24 - $39/hr

Head Miller | Join Our Team! Location: Mt. Olive, Illinois Schedule: Full-Time, shift assigned ... best every day. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and take pride in ...

The Mennel Milling Company

Apprentice Miller

Bucyrus, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $19.50/hr

... best every day. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and take pride in ... Covering for the Head Miller or Shift Miller when needed as skills progress * Performing other ...

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Mill Operator

Roanoke, VA · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

... every day through teamwork and excellence. If you're passionate about flour milling, food ... Head Miller/Shift Miller with daily mill operations, process adjustments, and mill changes ...

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Maintenance Manager

Commerce, CA · On-site

$92K - $114K/yr

Maintenance Manager Full-time Regular Commerce, CA, US 3 days ago Requisition ID: 1504 Summary: The ... Working closely with Head Miller and other Dept. Staff to identify work for scheduled repair.

Miller Milling Co

Maintenance Manager

Commerce, CA · On-site

$92K - $114K/yr

Maintenance Manager Full-time Regular Commerce, CA, US 2 days ago Requisition ID: 1504 Summary: The ... Working closely with Head Miller and other Dept. Staff to identify work for scheduled repair.

Supreme Rice, LLC

Shift Miller

Crowley, LA · On-site

$10.50 - $13/hr

General Head/Shift Miller is responsible for maintaining the daily milling operations and managing ... Work 12 hours per day depending on shift rotation. * Must have knowledge and experience on rice ...

Miller Pipeline

Directional Drill Locator

Racine, WI · On-site

$22.75 - $28.25/hr

Take a look at our field work by watching the Day In The Life video. Miller Pipeline is looking for ... Use locating equipment to locate, guide, and control direction and depth of drill head. Accurately ...

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Directional Drill Locator

Racine, WI · On-site

$22.75 - $28.25/hr

Take a look at our field work by watching the Day In The Life video. Miller Pipeline is looking for ... Use locating equipment to locate, guide, and control direction and depth of drill head. Accurately ...

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Head Miller I

Mount Olive, IL • On-site

The Mennel Milling Company
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$24 - $39/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead and direct milling operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production.

  • Train, coach, and develop milling employees while promoting a strong safety culture.

  • Ensure products meet specifications and support food safety and quality standards.

Mennel Milling rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Head Miller | Join Our Team!

Location: Mt. Olive, Illinois
Schedule: Full-Time, shift assigned; overtime as required

Flip Your Career with Mennel!

At Mennel Milling, we’ve been feeding the world since 1886 by doing what’s right and bringing our best every day. We promote teamwork, recognize individual contributions, and take pride in delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you’re an experienced milling professional who thrives on leading teams, optimizing performance, and driving operational excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Who You Are

The ideal Head Miller is a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in flour milling operations. You are passionate about quality, safety, and efficiency while developing high-performing teams. You excel at problem-solving, continuous improvement, and building a culture of accountability and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

As the Head Miller, you will lead the safe and efficient operation of the milling department while developing and guiding mill employees to achieve maximum milling efficiencies and exceptional flour quality. You will be responsible for ensuring products consistently meet specifications while supporting Mennel’s food safety and quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading and directing milling operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production
  • Ensuring compliance with GMPs, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, BRC requirements, sanitation programs, and food safety standards
  • Maintaining an everyday audit-ready facility
  • Training, coaching, and developing milling employees while promoting a strong safety culture
  • Ensuring compliance with all corporate EHS policies, procedures, and programs
  • Driving unscheduled mill downtime toward zero through effective equipment management and planning
  • Partnering with Maintenance to implement preventative and predictive maintenance programs
  • Continuously improving mill yield, extraction rates, and production capacity
  • Establishing clear expectations and accountability for department performance
  • Taking ownership of finished flour quality and ensuring all products consistently meet specifications
  • Collaborating with Quality and other departments to maintain product consistency and customer satisfaction
  • Driving teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the milling department
  • Performing other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Milling Science, Food Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field preferred
  • Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in a flour milling environment preferred
  • PCQI Certification required
  • Ability to pass a respirator fit test and perform job duties while wearing a respirator
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
  • Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related business software
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Why Join Mennel?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and career growth:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Flexible Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
  • Health & Wellbeing Benefits (medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company-paid short-term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)
  • Life Insurance
  • Profit Sharing
  • Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
  • Rewards & Recognition Program
  • Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)
  • Tuition Assistance
Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and help Mennel continue its mission of feeding the world through safe, efficient, and high-quality milling operations.

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