Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise on microbiological monitoring and sanitation programs and procedures
- Serve as a technical resource to the plant, including providing expertise regarding food safety impacts of proposed changes to processes and equipment and providing basic training on food safety and microbiology as needed.
- Prepare media and equipment, conduct plant sampling based on approved procedures, conduct analyses, and prepare and issue reports.
- Conduct in-plant audits of processes and sanitation procedures and review results of product and environmental testing to evaluate plant performance and identify opportunities for improvement or trends requiring additional investigation
- In conjunction with the Quality Assurance Manager and Corporate Microbiologist, takes a lead role in performing investigations in response to nonconforming microbiological results. Carries out investigative sampling and analysis, performs process and facility audits, and communicates cross-functionally with personnel in all departments to identify the root cause of deviations and implement corrective and preventive measures.
- Perform hygienic design reviews for new equipment and facility modifications
- Supports Quality Assurance department operations as needed and other projects as assigned
- Plan and assist in the CFS Swab-a-Thon program in conjunction with the corporate lab and QA departments at all facilities.
- Trend and report out plant microbiological results and investigation results to plant management
- Research and test innovative industry interventions to improve plant hygiene, product safety, and/or product shelf life.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, or related discipline with course work in food microbiology.
- Experience in a meat science laboratory with demonstrated proficiency in microbiological testing protocol preferred.
- Three to five years of experience in a Quality Assurance or Food Safety role in a food processing facility preferred.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, Microbiology, or related discipline with coursework in food microbiology
- Experience conducting microbiological analyses, preparing media, performing plant sampling, and issuing test reports
- Knowledge of microbiological monitoring, environmental monitoring, and sanitation programs
- Ability to perform investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and cross-functional communication
- Perform hygienic design reviews for equipment and facility modifications
- Experience in a meat science laboratory with proficiency in microbiological testing protocols
- Three to five years experience in a Quality Assurance or Food Safety role in a food processing facility
Boar's Head Brand Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boar's Head Brand and has not been reviewed or approved by Boar's Head Brand.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are characterized by premium medical, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage offered at low employee cost. Feedback suggests this breadth and affordability are a standout element of the total package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with profit sharing and related financial programs is highlighted across roles. Feedback suggests these retirement features contribute meaningfully to perceived total compensation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is often characterized as fair or good and competitive in many locations, especially when considered alongside benefits. Feedback suggests total compensation feels stronger than base pay alone for many roles.
Boar's Head Brand Insights
What We Do
Since Boar's Head was founded in 1905, much has changed. While many have learned to cut corners, we are happy to say we haven't changed with the times, and over 110 years later, we're still using only the finest ingredients—pure pork, poultry and beef, combined with real spices, and no fillers, by-products, artificial colors or flavors, gluten or trans fat. What started with just a few products has grown to over 500, ranging from premium delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments to an array of Italian and Old World specialties, hummus, snacking, and foodservice items. With Boar’s Head, you can trust each and every one of our products was prepared with the utmost care. Offering the world’s best delicatessen meats, cheeses and condiments is a never-ending quest that calls for a special type of team member. One who consistently: • Pushes for excellence in their personal and professional lives. • Invests in fostering relationships through open communication and respect. • Collaborates to passionately delight our customers. In exchange, we proudly provide: • Top medical, dental, and vision coverage for team members and their families. • Competitive pay, bonus, and 401(k) plans. • Opportunities to participate in the Boar’s Head Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program. • Career development opportunities through on-the-job, e-learning, and instructor-led training. Our Learning Management System has hundreds of courses to help team members learn and grow. • Community involvement activities that tackle critical hunger-relief, healthcare, and education initiatives through non-profit organizations such as Feeding America, The ALS Association, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, The Salvation Army, and hospital foundations throughout the country.
