Thermal Manager

Job-ID: 342Category: ManufacturingLocation: Jarratt, VA, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-13Essential FunctionsIn 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:ConductionConvectionRadiationMechanical background in troubleshooting and basic machine functions.Understands and maintains fully the Safety requirements of smokehouse operations.Other duties as assigned by managementEducation and ExperienceMust 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 experienceFive (5) to Seven (7) years of experience with food manufacturing; experience with thermal processing preferred.About the companySince 1905, Boar’s Head Brand has been the name you can trust for quality products and service. Our vision is to nourish the human spirit through the love of food.Our secret ingredient has always been our people. Each person brings a unique perspective, background, and experience to the table and this is what drives our culture of positivity, acceptance, and support. We are a company that believes we win when we work together and connect over a passion for the highest standards in food.