Senior Mill Manager Job

About the Employer:
Parrish & Heimbecker is the largest Canadian-owned milling company. The P&H Milling Group sources wheat from Western Canada, Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada to produce quality flour and cereal products. The lineup includes hard red spring wheat flour for breads and other bakery products, soft winter wheat flour for cakes and cookies, as well as semolina flour for pasta, organic flour, and atta flour for chappati. In our specialty milling operation in Saskatoon, we also mill pea fractions.
From its mills in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Acton, Hanover, Hamilton and Cambridge, Ontario; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Lethbridge, Alberta, the P&H Milling Group supplies flour to customers throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the Middle East, Iceland, and Pacific Rim countries.
We are currently seeking a motivated, forward-thinking, and dedicated individual as Senior Mill Manager for our Milling division based at Head Office in Cambridge, Ontario.
As the Senior Mill Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for providing strategic direction and technical expertise oversight to all milling sites, focusing on optimizing plant production processes to enhance product extraction, by-product and waste reduction, capacity utilization, facility and equipment upgrade, and overall plant efficiency. This will be achieved through managing process improvements, approving operational changes, industry best practices and operational technologies, and targeted improvement initiatives. Additionally, this role involves managing the roll corrugation program within national operations and ensuring that all plants are equipped with and utilize the most suitably conditioned equipment throughout the milling process.
Duties and responsibilities:
Analyze existing processes, identify gaps, and implement strategies and solutions to optimize product output and extraction, maximize capacity utilization and productivity, and improve the overall plant efficiency while ensuring compliance to the quality and health and safety requirements.
Oversee the investigation and resolution of complex milling and production issues, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented by the technical and production teams.
Oversee and approve changes and improvements in milling processes, systems, and equipment, ensuring they are implemented by the production and technical teams.
Provide guidance and direction to the technical team for the implementation of new equipment or technologies.
Effectively work and collaborate with the plant’s production and technical team in implementing improvements in production processes and installation of new or additional equipment or technologies.
Develop and maintain technical documentation and associated procedures for other plants and future reference and ensure compliance with all related operational programs and standards.
Plan, organize, direct, manage, and schedule the activities in the national roll corrugation department including the staff.
Develop key performance indicators (KPI’s) and metrics, ensuring that they are monitored and acted upon if there is any gaps or deviations.
Oversee and coordinate with the R&D Manager to ensure production processes meet quality, cost, and efficiency objectives for the National Wheat Grist.
Oversee ongoing operations and ensure continuity of production by coordinating staff assignments and resource allocation as needed.
Collaborate and provide technical assistance to Project Manager and Operations Manager in the development and management of Capital projects.
Maintain a safe working environment and a high food safety standard in accordance with BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) and Food Safety procedures.
Conduct performance review and management which includes fair and effective disciplinary action, as required, in accordance with the Company policies and standards.
Hire, supervise, train or oversee ongoing training and development of staff in accordance with company policies and standards.
Perform other related duties as required.

Position Requirements:

Post-secondary education, preferably in mechanical, industrial or manufacturing engineering or related fields or equivalent.
Completion of formal milling training and education, with a degree or diploma in flour milling technology from Swiss Milling School, Milling Science and Management from KSU, or equivalent is an asset.
A minimum of 10 years of industry experience in flour milling in operations or technical roles.
A minimum of 7 years of related managerial experience is required with preference given to prior experience as a Head Miller, Mill Manager, Operations Manager, and related roles.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Proficient in Microsoft Office application.
Ability to travel to plants across Canada.
Compensation, Conditions and Benefits:
Permanent, full-time position.
Wage: $52 - $65 per hour depending on experience
40 hours of work per week.
Overtime pay applicable after 40 hours of work per week.
Eligibility for the company’s comprehensive benefits program after 3 months of continuous employment, including Extended Health and Dental Benefits, Life Insurance, AD&D, and Disability coverage.
Participation in the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) begins on the first day of the month following 12 months of continuous employment.
Work Location:
1060 Fountain Street North, Cambridge, Ontario N3E 0A1
How to apply:
Please apply with your resume detailing your experience and mentioning your contact details through email: [email protected] Please note that only successful candidates suitable for this position will be contacted for an in-person interview.
P&H is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that is reflective of Canadian society. As a result, Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is in compliance with the Employment Equity Act. P&H welcomes and encourages applications from women, aboriginal people, people with disabilities and members of visible minorities. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request for both internal and external candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.