Assistant Food Safety and Quality Coordinator

Johnsonville, LLC.; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food manufacturer as an Assistant Food Safety and Quality Coordinator in Holton, KS. This role focuses on enhancing food safety protocols and team leadership within a commitment-driven company. Candidates will leverage their expertise in food safety to foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring high standards are met in production processes. Ample opportunities for personal and professional growth await in this dynamic work environment.

Benefits

401k with company match

Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Disability and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive paid time off including parental leave

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a leadership role in food safety preferred.
• Strong understanding of HACCP systems and USDA regulations.
• Experience in strategic planning processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement for safety and quality standards.
• Conduct third-party audits and maintain food safety programs.
• Coach and develop the food safety and quality team.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Food Safety Knowledge

Team Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology or related field

Job description

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Assistant Food Safety and Quality Coordinator

Location:

Holton, KS, US

Shift: First Shift

Requisition ID: 52119

Our No. 1 priority at Johnsonville is providing a safe work environment for every Member we employ. Our industry-leading safety record, coupled with the safety awards we’ve received, demonstrate this commitment. Members of our safety team maintain the safety of Johnsonville Members in our facilities, continuously finding new and better ways to do so. We’re also dedicated to producing only the highest-quality products for consumers worldwide to enjoy – ones we would be proud to serve at our own family table. Our quality team ensures Johnsonville meets or exceeds all standards set by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), of the US Department of Agriculture and other regulatory agencies. Our commitment to quality is unparalleled, thanks to the dedication of each quality team member.

Assistant Food Safety & Quality Coordinator

Position Overview:

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about food safety and quality. In this role, you will apply your expertise and experience in food safety and people development to create strategies and tactics that drive the organization towards its goal of becoming the Best Company in the World. Your commitment to continuous improvement will empower team members to produce gold-standard products. As a role model and educator of the Johnsonville Way, you will help instill this philosophy as a core value within the Holton facility.

Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement efforts that will facilitate the creation of “safety as a way of life” which will lead us towards our goal of 0 IFR year after year.
• Exemplify and advocate the Johnsonville Way every day.
• Identify trends and process variation within food safety/quality and execute corrective actions with the help of plant operations and continuous improvement to optimize the safety and quality of our products.
• Work with plant operations to define food safety and quality performance metrics.
• Lead or co-lead third party audits (SQF and customer) and maintain required programs.
• Function as a liaison for plant operations on food safety and quality policies as they relate to both internal and external customers and third-party vendors.
• Be a plant representative to the USDA and other regulatory agencies, while ensuring compliance to GMP standards, USDA, and other regulatory requirements
• Aid with coordinating and troubleshooting of day-to-day food safety and quality opportunities to help the teams define comprehensive and proactive solutions.
• Use your technical expertise to educate members on animal handling, food safety and quality applications and systems.
• Be a resource to the plant operations and to represent food safety and quality on cross-functional project teams.
• Develop future leaders as a pipeline for food safety and quality roles and/or operational leadership positions.
• Coach the food safety and quality team leader.
• Coach and drive ownership with members in the areas of safety, food safety and quality, cost of goods manufactured, customer service, member development and BPTW.
• Develop and sustain relationships with teams from outside the facility (such as R&D, FSQ, Engineering, Thought Leadership, and other facilities)
• Back up the Food Safety and Quality Coordinator in their absence

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Microbiology or a related field preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered

Experience:

• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP systems, required
• USDA/FDA regulations, Animal Handling and Welfare programs, and established regulatory relationships, preferred
• Experience with fresh product shelf life and microbiology, preferred
• Three years’ experience in a leadership/coaching role with significant involvement in developing Members to greater levels of responsibility, preferred
• Food or meat industry experience, preferred
• Experience in strategic planning processes, preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to lead by example and engage others in the decision-making process
• Commitment to continuous personal growth and development
• In-depth understanding of General Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt priorities as needed
• Demonstrated success in expanding engagement and ownership across teams
• Proven ability to innovate, inspire, and drive change
• Willingness to take calculated risks
• Strong team player with a results-driven mindset
• Quick to learn and adapt

Date: April 22, 2025

Coach: Plant Director - Holton

Member Status: Full Time, Salaried

Hours: 1st Shift, 9am-6pm; ability to flex to different shifts as business needs

Travel: Not a ton, less than 10% of your time

Reason for Posting: Replacement

Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus, and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage;flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off and tuition reimbursement!

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 3,000 Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:

External candidate: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability. We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.