Company Profile
Johnsonville Sausage, LLC
Company Overview
Johnsonville Sausage, the nation’s No. 1 producer of brats, Italian sausage, smoked-cooked links and fresh breakfast sausage links, is a leader in the food manufacturing industry. The company’s more than 1,400 members, known elsewhere as “employees,” are dedicated to producing the finest-quality sausage. Johnsonville strongly supports each of its members in their efforts of continued growth and development, offering excellent opportunities for advancement, along with an attractive compensation, benefit and bonus package. We invite you to learn more about why Johnsonville was recently recognized as the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) National Employer of the Year!
Company History
Who We Are
Johnsonville Sausage was founded in 1945 by the late Ralph F. and Alice Stayer. Headquartered in Sheboygan Falls, Wis., the company employs 1,600 members, who take ownership of product quality to ensure the excellence and “Big Flavor” of Johnsonville Sausage.
Johnsonville products are available in all 50 states and in 40 additional countries.
At Johnsonville, culture is more important than something we talk about - it truly is at the heart of all that we do. Our members truly see the value and benefits that our culture provides for us.
Number of Employees: 1,501-5,000
Number of Locations: 10
Business Founded: 1945
For more information go to: jobs.johnsonville.com
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Top Places to Work:
Johnsonville Sausage was named a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel! Companies were evaluated through member feedback in the areas of work-life balance, motivation, health, employee retention and happiness.
The Good Jobs:
Johnsonville Sausage has been certified by The Good Jobs for our unique corporate culture in the areas of Career Development, Fun, Extreme Perks, Corporate Responsibility, Inclusion and Flextime.
ACT Workplace Success Award:
Johnsonville recently received the "ACT Workplace Success Award," in recognition of the company's actions to support and encourage member growth, as well as for its community partnerships with local high schools and area technical college.
Silver North American Effie:
Johnsonville recently won a “Silver North American Effie” in the Packaged Food Category and a “Bronze North American Effie” in the Influencers Category for our Brattender marketing campaign. The Effie Awards are known by advertisers and agencies globally as the pre-eminent award in the industry, and recognize all forms of marketing communication that contribute to a brand's success.
Computerworld Top 100 Best Places To Work:
Johnsonville was recently featured on Computerworld magazine’s list of the Top 100 Best Places to Work in IT.
Big Taste Grill:
The Big Taste Grill is the World’s Largest Grill. Period. More than just a “grill,” though, the Big Taste Grill has raised millions of dollars for charities all over the country. In fact, each year, the Big Taste Grill travels throughout the country, partnering with local communities and nonprofit organizations to raise money for deserving groups … all while serving up delicious Johnsonville Brats, fresh off the grill!
Careville:
At Johnsonville, we value and want to support the caring spirit of our members. To do so, we created two programs: “Dollars for Doers” and “Brats for a Cause.” Through these two programs, Johnsonville donates both financially and with product to support the organizations and efforts of our members.
United Way:
Each year, Johnsonville partners with the United Way, a nonprofit that conducts an annual county-wide fundraising campaign to aid programs run by local health and human services agencies. Through this annual campaign partnership, Johnsonville members have helped raise more than $100,000 each of the last several years. These funds have been used to support about 60 different programs right here in our community!
Best Of US:
Johnsonville recently recognized volunteer fire departments around the country that go above and beyond the call of duty for their residents. Nearly 70,000 people nationwide voted to help select those fire departments that are the “Best of US” and help define the spirit of the nation.
Benefits
Our culture statement, the Johnsonville Way, guides how we operate and do business, truly setting us apart from other companies.
Our Mission: Together, we will create an environment that requires each of us to fully develop our God-given talents. We'll achieve this by living The Johnsonville Way.
Johnsonville is not only a place to work; it is a place to grow. We’re proud to have been recently honored with the ACT Workplace Success Award, as a result of our efforts to encourage and support member growth.
And, we acknowledge our members’ efforts in many ways that go beyond just a paycheck. Johnsonville offers comprehensive and unparalleled rewards, including paid time off, profit sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and other insurance types, and much more. Our health and wellness programs and health care offerings have even been recognized with the HREvolution Award.