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This position is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of thermal processes and procedures at the manufacturing site in order to achieve, maintain and audit compliance for thermal processing standards and relevant governmental (city/local) regulations regarding thermal processing of shelf stable foods.
What we are looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- The right candidate must be able to define thermal process cycles
• B.S. Degree in Science, (Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Food Science) or adjacent technological studies (i.e. Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Meat Science)
• 2+ years in Food Manufacturing environment
• Familiarity of food manufacturing equipment and processes for all temperature states (ambient, refrigerated, frozen)
• Regulatory audit compliance (FDA, GFSI)
• Awareness of shelf stable food regulations for region ( FDA)
• Statistics – Microsoft Excel, Minitab, etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for effective communications
• Comfortable with delivering training sessions
• Advanced thermal process calculation software: Ellab, Calsoft, NumeriCAL, Thermodl
• Packaging material seal performance and its relevance to food safety.
• Familiarity with microbiology and food safety of canned foods – Better Process School Training
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Science, (Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Food Science) or adjacent technological studies (i.e. Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Meat Science)
• Successfully attended a FDA sponsored Better Process Control School.
What will be your key responsibilities?
• Ensure full compliance of Quality Standards for thermal processing (x2)
• Design and conduct heat penetration tests using Statistical Process Control for critical factors as a means of designing to worst case based on the plant’s ability to control.
• Complete analysis of Heat Penetration data in order to establish a thermal process schedule letter.
• Conduct TDHD (Temperature and Heat Distribution Testing) by analyzing and creating a report of the test situations conducted and impact to the thermal process schedule.
• Conduct deviation analysis and draft disposition release/scrap reports.
• Ensure CAPA’s and PRIMPs are issued for thermal processing related deviations and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain deviation tracker to aide in the troubleshooting of retort/control or operator training issues.
• Manage the thermal process letters by site/line (where needed)
• Assess impact to thermal processing on intended Project charter changes for ingredients, processing and packaging.
• Ensure annual retort surveys are conducted by Engineering/Maintenance.
• Liaise with maintenance & engineering staff to drive improved retort reliability.
• Ensure annual retort by-pass (i.e. raw-processed product traffic control) assessment is conducted.
• Ensure electronic system validations are conducted by appropriate personnel regarding (Yokogawa instrumentation).
• Participate and contribute to the Thermal Processing Community of Practice across the Food segment through the creation of documented practices (NEXUS).
• Responsible for local thermal processing training modules to new associates, recurring refresher training where relevant.
• Conducts T5/T6 audits against thermal standards at frequency established by the business.
This position will offer relocation assistance! Apply today with an attached resume for immediate consideration
#3411
AllSTEM Connections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
Company DescriptionWhat we are looking for?
Minimum Requirements:
- The right candidate must be able to define thermal process cycles
• B.S. Degree in Science, (Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Food Science) or adjacent technological studies (i.e. Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Meat Science)
• 2+ years in Food Manufacturing environment
• Familiarity of food manufacturing equipment and processes for all temperature states (ambient, refrigerated, frozen)
• Regulatory audit compliance (FDA, GFSI)
• Awareness of shelf stable food regulations for region ( FDA)
• Statistics – Microsoft Excel, Minitab, etc.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for effective communications
• Comfortable with delivering training sessions
• Advanced thermal process calculation software: Ellab, Calsoft, NumeriCAL, Thermodl
• Packaging material seal performance and its relevance to food safety.
• Familiarity with microbiology and food safety of canned foods – Better Process School Training
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Science, (Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Food Science) or adjacent technological studies (i.e. Microbiology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Meat Science)
• Successfully attended a FDA sponsored Better Process Control School.
What will be your key responsibilities?
• Ensure full compliance of Quality Standards for thermal processing (x2)
• Design and conduct heat penetration tests using Statistical Process Control for critical factors as a means of designing to worst case based on the plant’s ability to control.
• Complete analysis of Heat Penetration data in order to establish a thermal process schedule letter.
• Conduct TDHD (Temperature and Heat Distribution Testing) by analyzing and creating a report of the test situations conducted and impact to the thermal process schedule.
• Conduct deviation analysis and draft disposition release/scrap reports.
• Ensure CAPA’s and PRIMPs are issued for thermal processing related deviations and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain deviation tracker to aide in the troubleshooting of retort/control or operator training issues.
• Manage the thermal process letters by site/line (where needed)
• Assess impact to thermal processing on intended Project charter changes for ingredients, processing and packaging.
• Ensure annual retort surveys are conducted by Engineering/Maintenance.
• Liaise with maintenance & engineering staff to drive improved retort reliability.
• Ensure annual retort by-pass (i.e. raw-processed product traffic control) assessment is conducted.
• Ensure electronic system validations are conducted by appropriate personnel regarding (Yokogawa instrumentation).
• Participate and contribute to the Thermal Processing Community of Practice across the Food segment through the creation of documented practices (NEXUS).
• Responsible for local thermal processing training modules to new associates, recurring refresher training where relevant.
• Conducts T5/T6 audits against thermal standards at frequency established by the business.
This position will offer relocation assistance! Apply today with an attached resume for immediate consideration
#3411
AllSTEM Connections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in people, and we are committed to working with people of all backgrounds and connecting them with clients and companies who share our goals of diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AllSTEM Connections participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
Guiding Principles and Core Values: UP HIRE
Understanding Matters.
We actively listen to each other, our STEM professionals, and customers. We take the time to understand their needs to make the best connections in the industry.
People Matter.
People are at the center of our company. All decisions we make are in the best of interest of our employees, co-workers, communities, candidates and customers.
Honesty Matters.
We conduct our business with integrity and DO the right things. We ARE trustworthy partners WHO stand behind our work and people.
Innovation Matters.
We are disciplined in bringing forward new thought and solutions that guide the industry and grow our company. Continued growth secures sustainability that provides solid careers for our employees, stability for our STEM professionals, and reliability to our customers.
Relationships Matter.
We take personal responsibility for all relationships with our employees, co-workers, STEM professionals and customers. Courtesy, dignity and respect EQUAL high performance results.
Everything Matters.
We hold ourselves accountable to perform with the upmost of professionalism, attention to detail, and highest standard of service. We hit our targets and do what we say we will do.
Understanding Matters.
We actively listen to each other, our STEM professionals, and customers. We take the time to understand their needs to make the best connections in the industry.
People Matter.
People are at the center of our company. All decisions we make are in the best of interest of our employees, co-workers, communities, candidates and customers.
Honesty Matters.
We conduct our business with integrity and DO the right things. We ARE trustworthy partners WHO stand behind our work and people.
Innovation Matters.
We are disciplined in bringing forward new thought and solutions that guide the industry and grow our company. Continued growth secures sustainability that provides solid careers for our employees, stability for our STEM professionals, and reliability to our customers.
Relationships Matter.
We take personal responsibility for all relationships with our employees, co-workers, STEM professionals and customers. Courtesy, dignity and respect EQUAL high performance results.
Everything Matters.
We hold ourselves accountable to perform with the upmost of professionalism, attention to detail, and highest standard of service. We hit our targets and do what we say we will do.
