• Thermal Manager

    Boar's Head Brand/Frank Brunckhorst Co., LLC (Jarratt, VA)


    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.

     

    Time Type:Full time

     

    Department:Plant Management