Hiring Company:

Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc.

Overview:

The Thermal Manager is responsible for the overall operation and management of the plant thermo-processing area. This includes, but is not limited to the safety, food safety, operation, and performance of the thermo-processing areas. In addition, the Thermal Manager will be responsible for ensuring company policies and procedures are met.

Job Description:

Essential Functions

Will adhere to proper manufacturing methods to sustain Food Safety and Quality expectations.
Will collaborate and resolve issues quickly and efficiently focusing on our company's Core Values.
In depth understanding of HACCP and cook/chill USDA Regulations (Appendix's A&B), validations and reviews.
Understand finished product expectations from a cook/smoke perspective.
Full working knowledge of smokehouse paperwork, documentation, and data collection.
Full understanding of smokehouse sanitation, CIP, and bacteria/pathogen control.
Understanding of the impact of water showering for chill on post-cooked product.
Has the ability to understand and use a programmable chill system that efficiently chills product without crusting the exterior.
Provide leadership and accountability for thermal processing of a three (3) shift five (5) to seven (7) day operation.
Capable of working with and building teamwork, both internally and externally, to align with company-wide smokehouse initiatives.
Must be able to work with R&D and other support groups developing new or improved smokehouse cycles and procedures.
In depth understanding of smokehouse production flow, labor efficiencies, and ability to maintain a high level of smokehouse utilization.
Understand and be able to speak to the three basic modes of heat transfer:
- Conduction
- Convection
- Radiation
Mechanical background in troubleshooting and basic machine functions.
Understands and maintains fully the Safety requirements of smokehouse operations.
Other duties as assigned by management

Education and Experience

Must have excellent technical oral and writing skills.
Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel.
Proven Leadership, Supervisory, and Team building skills.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience with food manufacturing; experience with thermal processing preferred.

Location:

Jarratt, VA

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

Plant Management

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