Assistant Food Safety Quality Manager

Johnsonville

. Educate members on animal handling, food safety and quality applications and systems .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeWatertown • Wisconsin • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in food safety and quality management, including HACCP systems and regulatory compliance with USDA standards. Proficient in developing food safety plans and leading audits while ensuring adherence to best practices in animal welfare and food quality.

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HACCP CertificationGFSI Certification - SQF PractitionerFood Safety Systems KnowledgeExperience in Food ManufacturingRegulatory Compliance with USDA

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Hard Skills

Food Safety ManagementQuality AssuranceAnimal HandlingStatistical Quality ToolsContinuous Improvement Processes

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SAPRedzone

Certifications & Qualifications

HACCP CertificationGFSI Certification - SQF PractitionerBRC Certification

Industry Keywords

Food SafetyQuality AssuranceAnimal WelfareUSDA ComplianceMeat Processing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Educate members on animal handling, food safety and quality applications and systems
Serve as a resource for plant operations and represent food safety, quality and animal welfare on cross-functional project teams
Develop and maintain facility food safety plans, quality plans and standard operating procedures, including Redzone Compliance
Lead or co-lead third-party audits, including SQF and customer audits, and maintain required programs
Liaise with plant operations regarding food safety and quality policies for internal and external customers and third-party vendors
Liaise with the third-party sanitation company and assist with monitoring metrics
Represent the plant to the USDA and other regulatory agencies while ensuring compliance with GMP, USDA and other regulatory requirements
Coordinate and troubleshoot day-to-day food safety and quality opportunities
Inspect, audit and work with continuous improvement teams to implement best-practice and enhanced standard-work processes
Evaluate data and Redzone documentation to troubleshoot trends in food safety and quality processes and products
Back up the Food Safety and Quality Coordinator in their absence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Meat Science, Food Science, Microbiology or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will be considered with appropriate certifications
HACCP Certification preferred
GFSI certification - SQF Practitioner or BRC certification preferred
Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP systems required
2-4 years of experience in a quality leadership position preferred
Experience in food manufacturing required; meat processing/harvest preferred
Experience in livestock animal handling and welfare preferred
Experience working under regulatory systems, specifically USDA and Animal Handling and Welfare preferred
Intermediate understanding of food safety and animal welfare practices
Basic understanding of statistical quality tools and continuous improvement processes
Experience with SAP and Redzone preferred
Ability to work second shift (2:30 - 11:00 pm) and flex to different shifts as needed
Applicants must be eligible to work in the country where this job is located, without requiring sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential for a monthly bonus
401k with a company match
Affordable medical, dental and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Disability and life insurance
Fertility and adoption assistance
Competitive paid time off
Paid parental time off
Endless opportunities for continued learning and growth