Job Description

Job Title: Head Miller II

Role Overview:

The Head Miller II is responsible for leading operations at high complexity milling facilities that handle multiple wheat classes, oats and produce a broad portfolio of base and specialty flours. In most cases, the Head Miller II leads milling operations independently, without additional managerial support from a Senior Head Miller or Head Miller. You will oversee the full scope of milling operations—including production, maintenance, sanitation, and team development—while upholding Ardent Mills’ standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. You will be a key driver of continuous improvement and operational excellence, ensuring compliance with company policies and fostering a high-performance culture. As a visible leader, you will play a critical role in positioning Ardent Mills as the flour supplier of choice in your region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Management: Identify and resolve operational discrepancies, implementing focused solutions with clear timelines.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with the milling team to enhance production efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Maintenance Oversight: Develop and execute maintenance plans to ensure optimal operation of milling equipment and identify critical spare parts.
• Training & Development: Partner with the Milling Center of Excellence (COE) to create effective training programs for millers and interns, fostering skill development across the workforce.
• Project Leadership: Act as project manager for capital improvements and lead larger-scale projects in collaboration with the engineering team.
• Performance Metrics: Utilize key performance metrics to benchmark and drive operational improvements.
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and safety protocols, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5-8 years of milling and leadership experience, or a high school diploma/GED with 10-12 years in similar roles, or relevant experience in similar roles.
• Advanced expertise in equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Proven ability to implement LEAN practices in complex, high-volume environments.
• Mastery of cleaning, milling, and conveying systems, with advanced pneumatic system knowledge.
• Extensive proficiency in CMMS and CAD software for detailed system designs.
• Strong track record of leading process improvement initiatives and training programs.
• Proven experience in successfully leading mid-scale capital projects, effectively managing associated contractors while operating with minimal on-site engineering support.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the Head Miller role at Ardent Mills. Duties and requirements may evolve based on the organization's needs.

Physical requirements and working conditions (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as is required by the operating areas (i.e. safety glasses, protective footwear, hearing protection and, at times, a respirator) 
• Ability to work a rotating schedule including nights, weekends and holidays 
• Ability to work a machine paced continuous process that operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with conditions which include: 
• Heat/cold temperatures (inclement weather) 
• Indoor/outdoor environment 
• Dusty environment 
• Noisy environment 
• Frequent moving/vibration/ or other motion of equipment/processes 
• Elevated places, to include stairs/ladders 
• Ability to perform work at a computer and other administrative/managerial tasks 

Other considerations:

• Ability to travel 5-10%
• Willing to relocate as promotional opportunities exist throughout career
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, 7-day weeks, and opposing shifts, when needed
• Must be authorized to work in Canada

Except where prohibited by law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a pre-employment background check

Team members must be clean-shaven in order to perform tasks where respiratory protection is required and the use of a respirator (including N-95 dust mask) requires a proper seal for adequate protection.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

Location

Saskatoon SK

Address:

95 - 33rd Street East, Saskatoon SK, S7K 0R8

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information

Competitive Compensation:

Nous offrons un salaire de base axé sur le marché, en fonction des compétences, des capacités et du niveau d’expérience. Nos échelles salariales sont larges, et le salaire individuel sera concurrentiel sur le marché en fonction de l’ensemble unique de compétences et du niveau d’expérience du candidat. La plage de départ pour cette position est $108,000.00 - $125,000.00, avec un potentiel de gain supplémentaire possible en fonction de l’expérience. De plus, nous croyons que les membres de notre équipe sont la raison de notre succès et que tous les membres de l’équipe sont admissibles à un incitatif avec un objectif basé sur la contribution, la performance de l’entreprise et les résultats individuels atteints. Alors que le régime de primes et le montant cible seront déterminés en fonction du rôle et de l’ampleur des cotisations, le régime de primes et le montant en pourcentage ciblés pour ce rôle sont les suivants : Bonus - OIP, 15% Annual.

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $108,000.00 - $125,000.00, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - OIP, 15% Annual.

Benefits:

Chez Ardent Mills, nous offrons un large éventail d’avantages aux membres de notre équipe et aux membres de leur famille admissibles. Voici quelques-uns de nos excellents programmes d’avantages sociaux auxquels vous pourriez avoir droit : · Couverture médicale, dentaire et visuelle · Comptes d’épargne-santé et pour personnes à charge · Programmes d’assurance-vie et d’assurance-invalidité · Programmes de prestations volontaires · Programmes de mieux-être parrainés par l’entreprise · Épargne-retraite avec jumelage d’entreprise · Programme d’aide aux membres d’équipe et aux familles (PAE) · Congés payés et jours fériés payés · Programme de reconnaissance des employés avec récompenses (RAVE).

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

Application Deadline:

EEO Commitment:

Ardent Mills est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances.

Ardent Mills is an equal opportunity employer.

Role Designation

Ce poste est basé dans un site de production d’Ardent Mills et exige une présence régulière sur place afin d’exécuter les fonctions essentielles du rôle. Les horaires de travail peuvent varier selon les besoins de l’entreprise et des opérations et peuvent comprendre du travail sur des quarts, pour des heures supplémentaires, des fins de semaine, des jours fériés ou des responsabilités de garde, le cas échéant.

Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:

At Ardent Mills, the security of our employees and candidates is a priority. We will never request sensitive information such as your bank account information, social security number, or other non-publicly available information during the application and interview process. If someone asks you for sensitive information, we strongly advise that you assume that individual is not affiliated with Ardent Mills. Some things to watch out for:

• Slightly altered or unprofessional email addresses. Ardent Mills’ Recruitment team only corresponds from email addresses with the domain first.last.talent@ardentmills.com or first.last@ardentmills.com.
• Vague job requirements or job descriptions. Our open job opportunities and descriptions can be found at ardentmillscareers.com