Assistant Food Safety and Quality Coordinator - Supplier

Johnsonville • Sheboygan Falls, WI

20d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology or a related field required
• 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
• 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
• 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)
• Travel: Roughly 40% of your time to current and/or potential suppliers 
• Must be at least 18 years old

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP desired
• Understanding of Safe Quality Food program preferred

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

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!
• Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees