Food Safety Quality Manager

Johnsonville; Holton (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Food Safety Quality Manager to enhance their commitment to excellence in food safety and quality. This role involves leading strategic initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will have the opportunity to mentor a dedicated team, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to the production of top-tier products. If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact in food safety, this position offers a rewarding challenge in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a quality leadership role in food processing.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and USDA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in food safety and quality processes.
• Coach and develop Food Safety and Quality team members.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

HACCP Regulations

Data Analysis

Project Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

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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.

Johnsonville, LLC

Food Safety/Quality Manager

Holton, KS

Position Overview

This role is ideal for someone passionate about food safety and quality. You will leverage your expertise to develop strategies that help the organization become the Best Company in the World. Your drive for continuous improvement will motivate Members to meet the goal of producing gold standard products. You will act as a role model and educator of the Johnsonville Way, fostering this as a ‘way of life’ within the Holton facility.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic continuous improvement efforts related to food safety and quality risks in animal harvest and sausage processes.
• Set success metrics, identify trends, and analyze process variations with the animal harvest/fresh sausage team.
• Support all Johnsonville plants with corrective actions to optimize product safety and quality.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory policies concerning animal harvest, animal welfare, and meat production.
• Participate actively in the foreign animal disease team.
• Collaborate directly with the USDA team at the facility.
• Coach and develop four Food Safety and Quality team members.
• Manage the performance of a third-party sanitation contractor through your team.
• Assist with third-party audits and internal audits to minimize risks.
• Educate members on food safety and quality systems using your technical expertise.
• Lead or participate in network-wide improvement teams.
• Develop future leaders for food safety, quality, and operational roles.
• Utilize auditing skills for supplier, copacker, and internal audits.
• Lead capital planning and budgeting for food safety and quality initiatives.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology, or related field preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in a quality leadership role.
• Experience in food processing; meat/poultry processing and harvest preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and influence skills; ability to develop team members.
• Knowledge of food safety, HACCP, USDA/FDA regulations, animal handling, and welfare programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP and data analysis tools preferred.
• Understanding of SQF, microbiology, shelf life, and continuous improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and team leadership skills.