Thermal Manager

Thermal Manager

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.

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

Education and Experience

Location : Jarratt, VA

Time Type : Full time