Food Safety Quality Manager

Johnsonville; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

401k with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnsonville Holton FSQ Team is seeking a Food Safety/Quality Coordinator to lead safety culture and continuous improvement. You will drive quality programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead cross-functional teams for audits and improvements.

The role requires a passion for growth, a track record in meat safety, and collaboration with Members to uphold Johnsonville’s quality standards across processing stages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required or preferred.
• 5 years of experience in a quality leadership role required.
• Experience in meat/poultry processing and harvest preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the plant food safety and quality system administration.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with USDA/FSIS and state requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams for audits and follow-up.
• Coach and develop Food Safety and Quality team members.
• Manage third-party contractors and FSQ capital planning.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

HACCP

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Six Sigma/Lean

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Meat Science/Microbiology

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Location

Johnsonville Location: Holton

Safety and Quality Commitment: 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

Johnsonville has an opportunity for a Food Safety/Quality Coordinator to join our Holton FSQ Team. 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 an individual who has a track record of improving and expanding the scope of their responsibilities and wants to continue to grow and be challenged.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, striving for zero IFR year after year
• Promote Johnsonville Culture and work with members to drive strategic continuous improvement efforts tied to food safety and quality risks or incidents in the animal harvest and fresh sausage processes
• Lead the plant food safety and quality system through administration of the written food safety and quality programs, procedures and policies.
• Collaborate with teams to achieve continuous improvement within the food safety and quality performance with key performance metrics, identify trends and process variation and driving corrective actions.
• Lead and administer the facility’s Animal Welfare System and Programs.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including USDA- FSIS, Federal and State requirements.
• Lead cross-functional teams to excel at all site internal, customer, regulatory, and SQF audits, ensuring effective preparation, execution, and follow-up.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply technical acumen applied to meat food safety and quality systems.
• Use your technical expertise to train members on food safety principles, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate in network wide project work as applied to food safety, quality, animal welfare and process related improvements.
• Directly coach and develop Food Safety and Quality team members.
• Lead and manage the performance of third-party contractors, such as pest control and sanitation providers
• Lead FSQ capital pipeline planning and budget development efforts to align facility investments with network food safety and quality strategies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology or related field preferred

Experience

• 5 years of experience in a quality leadership role required
• Experience in food required; meat/poultry processing and harvest preferred

Skills

• Proficient at influential leadership and the ability to grow direct and indirect members required
• Knowledge and understanding of food safety, HACCP systems, USDA/FDA, Animal Handling and Welfare programs and regulatory requirements and have established regulatory relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required
• Understanding of Safe Quality Food program preferred
• Experience with fresh product shelf life and microbiology
• Knowledge of continuous improvement processes (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.)
• Experience working in SAP Business Operating System desired
• Proficient with data management and Statistical Process Control
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Project management and team leadership skills

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; and 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.