What are the responsibilities and job description for the FSQ Positive Release Supervisor position at Gehl Food & Beverage?
Description:
Now Hiring: FSQ Positive Release Supervisor
Reports To: QA Manager
Salary Range: 75,000K – 85,000K
Why join our team?
- Full benefits package – medical, dental, vision & 401(k) match
- Generous PTO & holidays
- Growth opportunities to expand skillsets & enhance career
- Amazing team & culture focused on: Communication | Community | Wellness
Other Benefits & Programs We Offer:
- Tuition reimbursement
- HSA Medical plan option with annual company contribution
- Referral bonus program
- Perks at Work – discounts on shopping, travel & more
- Proven continued business growth for future opportunities
Position Overview
Reporting to the FSQ Manager, the FSQ Positive Release Supervisor ensures compliance with positive release processes for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging materials. This role oversees food safety record reviews, finished goods release in the ERP system, laboratory coordination, and compliance with GMP, FSMA, FDA, and GFSI standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and approve food safety and quality records across batching, processing, filling, packaging, and sanitation.
- Oversee laboratory testing records, including analytical, microbiological, and package integrity testing.
- Supervise Positive Release Specialists and lab technicians.
- Coordinate finished goods release and inventory transactions within the ERP system.
- Maintain release logs, deviation tracking, KPI reporting, and electronic production records.
- Support root cause investigations, customer complaints, and quality event management.
- Collaborate with operations and external customers to resolve quality and compliance issues.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; combination of education and food manufacturing experience preferred.
- 3 years of leadership experience in Quality & Food Safety within food or beverage manufacturing.
- Experience with food/beverage laboratory operations and microbiological or commercial sterility testing.
- Strong knowledge of GMPs, FSMA, FDA regulations, and ERP systems (SAP, Ross, etc.).
- Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
- Experience with aseptic processing and packaging.
- Better Process Control School (Aseptic Packaging) completion.
- PCQI certification, HACCP training, and Six Sigma certification.
- Experience developing and implementing food safety and quality systems.