Assistant FSQ Coordinator - Watertown

Johnsonville, LLC.; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401k match

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

FSA

Job summary

Johnsonville, LLC. is hiring an Assistant Food Safety/Quality Coordinator in Watertown, WI, to lead food safety and quality initiatives, support continuous improvement, and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

This role will drive compliance with HACCP, SQF/BRC standards and USDA requirements. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in a related field, HACCP and GFSI certifications, plus 2–4 years in a quality leadership role within meat processing or food manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred.
• HACCP Certification preferred.
• GFSI certification (SQF Practitioner or BRC) preferred.
• 2-4 years of quality leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in livestock animal handling and welfare preferred.
• Experience in meat processing or food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Educate members on animal handling, food safety and quality applications and systems.
• Represent food safety and quality on cross-functional project teams.
• Develop and maintain facility food safety plans, quality plans and SOPs including Redzone Compliance.
• Lead or co-lead third party audits (SQF and customer).
• Liaise with plant operations on safety and quality policies for internal and external customers.
• Coordinate with third party sanitation and assist with monitoring metrics.
• Interact with USDA and other regulatory agencies to ensure GMP compliance.
• Back up the Food Safety and Quality Coordinator as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement and perform trend analysis on data.

Skills

Leadership

Food Safety

Quality Assurance

Communication

Problem Solving

Cross-functional

SAP

Redzone

GFSI

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science

HACCP Certification

GFSI SQF/BRC Certification

Tools

SAP

Redzone

Job description

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Assistant Food Safety Quality Manager - Watertown

Location:

Watertown, WI, US, 53094

Job Posting Date: Sep 22, 2026

Requisition ID: 53944

Shift: Second Shift

Full-time

Johnsonville Location: Watertown

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.

Position Overview

As the Assistant Food Safety/Quality Coordinator your passion for continuous improvement will support the company in its drive to create a best in world quality culture through leadership and member interaction. This job is perfect for a self-motivated individual who enjoys working as a team and driving for continuous growth. Day-to-day activities support driving food safety, quality and animal welfare activities to a best-in-class level.

Responsibilities

• Use your technical expertise to educate members on animal handling, food safety and quality applications and systems.
• Be a resource for the plant’s operations and to represent food safety and quality and animal welfare on cross-functional project teams.
• Develop and maintain facility food safety plans, quality plans and standard operating procedures including Redzone Compliance.
• 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.
• Function as a plant liaison with third party sanitation company and assist with monitoring metrics
• 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.
• Inspect, audit and work with facility continuous improvement teams to ensure best practice and enhanced standard work processes are implemented and acted upon.
• Evaluate data and Redzone documentation to troubleshoot any trends around food safety and quality processes and products.
• Back up the Food Safety and Quality Coordinator in their absence.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, Microbiology or a related field preferred, but equivalent work experience will be considered with appropriate certifications.
• HACCP Certification, preferred.
• GFSI certification - SQF Practitioner or BRC certification, preferred

Experience

• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP systems, required
• 2-4 years of experience in a quality leadership position is preferred.
• Experience in livestock animal handling and welfare, preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing required, meat processing/harvest preferred.
• Experience working under regulatory systems, specifically USDA and Animal Handling and Welfare preferred.

Skills

• Ability to lead by example and engage others in the decision-making process
• Commitment to continuous personal growth and development
• Intermediate understanding of food safety and animal welfare practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of statistical quality tools and continuous improvement processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt priorities as needed
• Detail oriented, responsible, self-motivated individual.
• Strong team player with problem solving skills and results-driven mindset.
• Ability to influence decision making with senior leaders and production members.
• Quick to learn and adapt
• Experience with SAP and Redzone preferred.
• Ability to work second shift (2:30 - 11:00 pm) and flex to different shifts as needed

Other Requirements

• Ability to work second shift (2:30 - 11:00 pm) and flex to different shifts as needed

Benefits and Compensation

• 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.
• Fertility and adoption assistance.
• Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off!
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

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 4,000+ 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!

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.

Our culture, called the Johnsonville Way, guides the way we behave, operate and treat one another. We truly believe that here at Johnsonville, we have a moral responsibility to create and maintain an environment that requires each Member to fully develop their God-given talents and help others to do the same. We achieve this by living the Johnsonville Way.

Our owner is famous for saying that, "Other companies use their people to build a business, but at Johnsonville, we use the business to build our people." We are proud to offer endless opportunities for continued learning and growth here at Johnsonville.

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.