Food Safety Quality Manager
Johnsonville · Holton, KS
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Quality
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 2 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management quality role at Johnsonville (food & beverage) in Holton, KS.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, FDA / GMP, SAP
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Kansas: typical posted base $86k–$132k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 14 quality engineer openings in Kansas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 13 other live quality postings in Kansas.
- Experience asked
- More than usual (5+ vs 3+)
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 64%
- ✓ SAP 43%
- ✓ Six Sigma 36%
- Team leadership 36%
- ✓ Lean 29%
- Supplier quality 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for SPC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Johnsonville in Holton
1 other open role at this site.
- Operations Manager · Production · Manager
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responsibilities
and wants to continue to grow and be challenged.
Responsibilities
- ◆Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, striving for zero IFR year after year
- ◆Promote Johnsonville Culture and work with members to drive strategic continuous improvement efforts tied to food safety and quality risks or incidents in the animal harvest and fresh sausage processes
- ◆Lead the plant food safety and quality system through administration of the written food safety and quality programs, procedures and policies.
- ◆Collaborate with teams to achieve continuous improvement within the food safety and quality performance with key performance metrics, identify trends and process variation and driving corrective actions.
- ◆Lead and administer the facility’s Animal Welfare System and Programs.
- ◆Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including USDA- FSIS, Federal and State requirements.
- ◆Lead cross-functional teams to excel at all site internal, customer, regulatory, and SQF audits, ensuring effective preparation, execution, and follow-up.
- ◆Demonstrate the ability to apply technical acumen applied to meat food safety and quality systems.
- ◆Use your technical expertise to train members on food safety principles, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
- ◆Actively participate in network wide project work as applied to food safety, quality, animal welfare and process related improvements.
- ◆Directly coach and develop Food Safety and Quality team members.
- ◆Lead and manage the performance of third-party contractors, such as pest control and sanitation providers
- ◆Lead FSQ capital pipeline planning and budget development efforts to align facility investments with network food safety and quality strategies.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Meat Science, Microbiology or related field preferred
Experience
- ✓5 years of experience in a quality leadership role required
- ✓Experience in food required; meat/poultry processing and harvest preferred
requirements
and have established regulatory relationships
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Suite required
- ✓Understanding of Safe Quality Food program preferred
- ✓Experience with fresh product shelf life and microbiology
- ✓Knowledge of continuous improvement processes (Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.)
- ✓Experience working in SAP Business Operating System desired
- ✓Proficient with data management and Statistical Process Control
- ✓Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- ✓Project management and team leadership skills
Other
Requirements
Pay Range: $97k-$127k per year. 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! 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.
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Johnsonville Location: Holton
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.
Position Overview
Johnsonville has an opportunity for a Food Safety/Quality Coordinator to join our Holton FSQ Team. Your passion for continuous improvement will support the company in its 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
Skills
- •Proficient at influential leadership and the ability to grow direct and indirect members required
- •Knowledge and understanding of food safety, HACCP systems, USDA/FDA, Animal Handling and Welfare programs and regulatory
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!