Head of Operations (Rice Milling)

Job Description:


  • Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in milling rice: Reviews instructions covering grade and amount of rice to be Parboiled, dried, milled, and plans operations accordingly.
  • Issues instructions for adjusting destoner, dehusker, rice-cleaning machine, rice grader, rice polishing equipment, reel, scalping machine and other milling machinery.
  •  Observes milling process, examines rice, and issues instructions for adjustment of machinery to maintain quality and quantity of product.
  •  May inspect and repair machinery.
  •  May plan installation of machinery
  • Supervise Operations of machines in the rice mill so as to get the best quality rice.
  • Adjusts gate in spout to regulate the flow of rice into the machine keeping in view the load on the driving electric motor.
  • Observes cleaning and hulling processes feels rice and adjusts machinery to ensure rice is processed in accordance with specifications.
  • Routine cleaning of sieves and replacement of rubber rolls as and when required.
  • Strict adherence to all work instructions for milling /equipment.
  • Performs related duties, such as lubricating equipment and repairing machinery keep production reports.
  • Proper utilization of casual workers in a different sections of the rice mill.
  • Ensure machinery cleanliness and up-keep.
  • Ensure to operate the machine at the best capacity.
  • Check the by-products regular intervals so as to avoid loss of good rice.
  • Ensure safety rules are observed in the plant

 

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A good understanding of safety procedures.
  • Willingness to learn and be flexible.
  • Positive attitude and great interpersonal skills.
  • Self-Control – Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behaviour, even in very difficult situations.
  • Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
  • Persistence – Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
  • Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.