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What is a general milling superintendent and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a general milling superintendent. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.83 an hour? That's $37,078 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 3% and produce 7,100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGeneral Milling SuperintendentUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $37,078

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.9

Growth rate 3%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.51%

Asian 9.17%

Black or African American 3.85%

Hispanic or Latino 13.20%

Unknown 3.87%

White 69.39%

Gender

female 14.57%

male 85.43%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
9.9

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.3

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
2.2

Work life balance is very poor

6.4 - fair

General milling superintendent career paths

Key steps to become a general milling superintendent

  1. Explore general milling superintendent education requirements

    Most common general milling superintendent degrees

    Bachelor's

    48.7 %

    Associate

    17.9 %

    High School Diploma

    15.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific general milling superintendent skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Program42.54%
    Product Quality25.44%
    Mill Operations10.65%
    HACCP9.49%
    Plant Operations5.87%
  3. Complete relevant general milling superintendent training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New general milling superintendents learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a general milling superintendent based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real general milling superintendent resumes.
  4. Research general milling superintendent duties and responsibilities

    • Manage third party contractors including safety oversight, environmental design specification compliance, and similar construction specifications and requirements.
    • Manage third party contractors including safety oversight, environmental design specification compliance, and similar construction specifications and requirements.
    • Develop POS and inventory control systems, prepare management reports and ensure regulatory compliance.
  5. Apply for general milling superintendent jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a general milling superintendent job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average general milling superintendent salary

The average general milling superintendent salary in the United States is $37,078 per year or $18 per hour. General milling superintendent salaries range between $23,000 and $58,000 per year.

Average general milling superintendent salary
$37,078 Yearly
$17.83 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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