Head Miller at Buhler Nigeria

Job Summary

• 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.

Tasks

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of common cereals and milling solutions.
• Computer literate with a good understanding of MS Office and business management systems inclusive of warehouse management systems.
• Problem solving abilities to analyze situations objectively and reach logical solutions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
• 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

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