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