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

• 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

• Travel: Roughly 40% of your time to current and/or potential suppliers
• Must be at least 18 years old

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, 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.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.