Safety Leader - 2nd Shift

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

Safety Leader – 2nd Shift

Watertown, WI

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will drive performance and results in Occupational Safety through development of member ownership in safety, general OSHA program compliance leadership, and continuous safety improvement through capital improvements and technical projects. The Safety Leader owns facility OSHA compliance training and will lead accident investigation and prevention programs that deliver World Class results. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive Safety culture of ownership, involvement and personal accountability
• Lead and support Risk Assessments and RCAs
• Develop innovative technical safety solutions for plant operational problems
• Coach Team Leaders and Members to deliver actions and success within the safety systems
• Develop Safety Team Members to higher levels of ownership and responsibility through member involvement initiatives
• Assist with new member orientation
• Lead member-based teams to analyze behavior-based safety information and provide solutions that truly drive our facility to World Class Safety
• Support member-based safety teams in managing change
• Collect and organize scientific data and develop trend analysis
• Own OSHA Compliance Training and administrative support for Velocity (safety documentation system)
• Support and drive performance in other functional areas to ensure success in achieving facility key imperatives in quality, cost, service and development

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree achieved/in process or significant equivalent experience required

Experience:

• 2-3 years of technical safety experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Strong coaching and leadership skills

Skills and Competencies:

• Passion for Best in the World Safety
• Commitment to personal growth as well as the proven ability to develop those around you to higher levels of responsibility
• Proven ability to successfully facilitate projects in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated track record of project management success
• Proven ability to drive results in OSHA regulatory compliance programs
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs
• Willing to take calculated risks
• Demonstrated drive to achieve results

Date:                                 June 3, 2025

Location:                          Watertown, WI

Coach:                              Safety Coordinator

Member Status:               Full Time, Hourly Office Technical

Hours:                               2nd Shift; 2:00pm– 11:00pm. Some flexibility required, as needed.

Reason for Posting:        New Position

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, onsite medical clinic, 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.

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.