LiDestri Foods · 7 hours ago
Sr. Thermal Processing Manager
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLiDestri Foods is seeking a Sr. Thermal Processing Manager who will serve as the subject matter expert for thermal processes. The role involves leadership in thermal process development, implementation, and compliance with regulatory requirements, while also ensuring the safety and quality of thermally processed foods.
Food & Beverages
Hiring Manager
Deonna Campbell
Responsibilities
Accountable for the safety of all thermally processed foods with clear understanding of the FDA, USDA and CFIA regulations, including hot fill pH controlled, low acid and high-pressure pasteurization processes
Creates, develops, reviews, and owns the Commercial Sterility processes based on scientific principles to produce safe and high-quality products and provide process instructions to preserve/process products. Ultimate decision maker on product safety and release
Responsible for all formulation, ingredient, packaging, and processing changes and creates a Thermal Processes design ensuring Commercially Sterilize all products
Determines product classifications and which products require and do not require FDA, CFIA or USDA filing
Manages all original process development files, process deviation files, and regulatory process filing files for regulatory compliance
Audits, reviews, and updates all thermal processing forms at all factories
Audits, reviews, and trains all Quality Record Reviewers and Retort Operators ensuring compliance to all forms and thermal processes
Evaluate and introduce new process technologies for innovation and safety enhancement. This includes new commercial sterility equipment, alternate retort packaging
Organizes team to organize, conduct and review production equipment audits ensuring Pasteurization and Sterilization equipment are functioning properly
Initiate and enforce corrective action for thermal process issues where required
Writes and approves Corporate Quality Thermal Processing and Food Safety Guidelines
Qualification
Required
Thermal Processing Determinations Diploma required
Recognized as a Thermal Process Authority by peers, subject matter experts and/or regulatory agencies such as FDA, USDA or CFIA
BS/BA degree in Engineering or relevant science area
10+ years' experience in pH control or low acid processes with a strong knowledge of Thermal Processing equipment, loggers, software and related equipment
Experience with NumeriCAL® software
Proven track record on thermally processed foods, analyzing and release of commercially sterile products
Possess HACCP and SQF certification with 5 years minimum experience
Understanding of Microbiology, Physics, Mathematics, Chemical analysis, Sanitation, Pest Control, QC function and tests, R&D function and testing
Preferred
Membership in Institute for Thermal Processing Specialists (IFTPS) preferred
Company
LiDestri Foods
LiDestri Foods is a premier manufacturer of sauces, dips, and salsas, producing the largest market share of contract-manufactured pasta sauces in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-04-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Stefani LiDestri
Chief Executive Officer
Fernando Freitas
Group Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
Rochester Business Journal
2025-08-07
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