About this opportunity
The Mennel Milling Company lists this Milling Operations Leader - Safety, Quality & Growth opportunity in newton, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Mennel Milling Company – (Newton, NC)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (hours may vary based on operational needs)
Mill Superintendent | Join Our Team!
Location: Mennel Milling Company – (Newton, NC)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (hours may vary based on operational needs)
Flip Your Career with Mennel!
At Mennel, 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 are committed to delivering superior quality, uniformity, and service. If you're a proven manufacturing leader with a passion for milling operations, safety, and continuous improvement, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Who You Are
The ideal Mill Superintendent is a strategic and hands-on operations leader with expertise in milling, grain handling, and food manufacturing. You excel at building high-performing teams, driving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to achieving exceptional results.
What You’ll Do
As a Mill Superintendent , you will provide leadership and oversight for all milling and elevator operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant production while maximizing wheat yields and operational performance.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading all milling and elevator operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production
Providing strategic direction and operational oversight for department activities
Hiring, training, coaching, and developing milling and elevator employees
Ensuring compliance with GMPs, OSHA, HACCP, FSMA, GFSI, sanitation requirements, and company safety programs
Maintaining an everyday audit-ready facility and promoting a strong food safety culture
Leading safety initiatives and ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA, and corporate EHS programs
Managing equipment inventories to support preventative maintenance programs and operational reliability
Serving as an active member of the facility Food Safety Team
Maintaining master sanitation schedules and SOPs related to milling and elevator operations
Developing and implementing best practices for the handling, blending, storage, and transfer of wheat and flour
Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, efficiency, quality, and operational performance
Collaborating across departments and engaging team members in problem-solving and process improvements
Using Mennel’s Mission, Quality, and Safety Statements as guiding principles in decision-making
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
5–10 years of progressive leadership experience in grain handling, milling, food manufacturing, or industrial operations
Proven ability to lead teams and improve operational performance in a regulated manufacturing environment
Strong leadership, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated project management and analytical problem-solving ability
Ability to influence and collaborate across departments and organizational levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn industry-specific software systems
Ability to pass a respirator fit test and perform job duties while wearing a respirator
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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Worksite address
newton, NC, 28658, US
Who can apply
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