Head of Miller at Buhler

Buhler is the global specialist and technology partner in the supply of plants and services for processing grains and food, consumer foods as well as for manufacturing advanced materials.

Job Position: Head Miller

Job Location: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

• We are looking to hire a skilled and experienced miller to join our team as Head Miller. This position will be responsible to provide technological support services for our West African Customers base.

Job Responsibilities

1. Technological support services for internal and external customers in West Africa.
2. Mill Commissioning of new wheat, maize and sorghum/millets mills, retrofits, and plant upgrades.
3. Evaluate and audit customers mills on a regular basis.
4. Analyze plant audit findings and prepare concise audit reports.
5. Technological sales support for plant concept development and flowsheet design.
6. Conduct customer trainings in mill operations, quality control and efficiency improvement.
7. Travel to potential and existing customers within West Africa to execute technological support services and sales support.
8. Working closely together with Key Account Manager for Milling Solutions.

Job Requirements

1. Head Miller qualification (Swiss Milling School, African Milling School or alike).
2. Advanced NABIM qualification or above, HACCP and IPM trained.
3. Relevant academic qualification is a plus (engineering, food technology, etc.).
4. Proven 8 – 10 years record in milling operations (wheat, maize, millets) as Head Miller.
5. Proficiency in English and French is a must. Portuguese language skills are of advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of common cereals and milling solutions.
2. Computer literate with a good understanding of MS Office and business management systems inclusive of warehouse management systems.
3. Problem solving abilities to analyze situations objectively and reach logical solutions.
4. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
6. Other relevant skills: teamwork, reliability, decision making, ability to build relationships, people management skills, performance and results focused and proven ability to work in a matrix organization.

Benefits

1. International and successful company with sustainable prospects for the future.
2. Wide technically and modern environment with interesting challenges.
3. Professional environment with an open communication culture.
4. Exciting development and training opportunities.
5. Great and dynamic work environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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