Assistant Food Safety and Quality Coordinator - Supplier
Sheboygan Falls, WI, US
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
Assistant Food Safety and Quality Coordinator- Supplier
Position Overview:
Johnsonville has an opportunity for an Assistant Food Safety/Quality Coordinator-Supplier to join our Food Safety/Quality team. Your passion for continuous improvement will support the company in the 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:
- Utilize your auditing skills to conduct Johnsonville audits for new and existing suppliers.
- Identify, develop, and implement supplier standards for food safety and quality.
- Develop and utilize data to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Review and validate supplier documentation (HACCP plans, GFSI certifications, allergen controls, sanitation programs).
- Ensure suppliers meet regulatory and company-specific requirements prior to onboarding.
- Maintain accurate and current records for all approved suppliers.
- Monitor supplier adherence to product specifications and Food Safety Quality standards.
- Track supplier performance using KPIs: defect rates, audit scores, complaint trends.
- Investigate supplier-related food safety or quality incidents.
- Lead root cause analysis and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
- Communicate findings and resolutions to internal stakeholders.
- Partner with suppliers to drive improvements in food safety and quality systems.
- Support innovation and process optimization efforts across the supply base.
- Prepare regular reports for leadership on supplier performance and risk status.
- Escalate critical issues and provide recommendations for resolution.
- Collaborate with Sourcing, R&D, Regulatory, and Operations teams to align supplier strategies.
- Represent Food Safety and Quality on project teams.
- Back up for other Food Safety Quality Coordinator positions
Education:
- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology or a related field required
Experience:
- 2-5 years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, or regulatory compliance, in a manufacturing or supplier-facing environment preferred.
- 1-2 years in quality leadership desired
- Experience in food required; meat/poultry processing preferred
- Experience working under regulatory systems, USDA preferred
Skills and Competencies:
- Intermediate knowledge and understanding of food safety requirements including HACCP
- Basic understanding in statistical quality tools and continuous improvement processes (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required
- Experience with SAP desired
- Understanding of Safe Quality Food program preferred
- Detail oriented, responsible, self-motivated individual
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem solver
- Desire to become a future leader (potential replacement for Food Safety Coordinator position or others within the company)
Other Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
Date: November 10, 2025
Location: Technical Center, Sheboygan Falls, WI
(Our office is about an hour north of Milwaukee)
Coach: Global Co-Manufacturing and Supplier FSQ Coordinator
(We don’t have bosses at Johnsonville. We have Coaches. They are there to help you develop your talents. They cannot make you run laps.)
Member Status: Full-time, Salaried
(At Johnsonville, you are not an employee. You are a Member and, yes, Membership has its privileges – like the ability to buy sausage at great discounts. Our more traditional benefits are great, too.)
Travel: Roughly 40% of your time to current and/or potential suppliers
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, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center and onsite medical clinic.
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!
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.
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.