FSQ Supervisor - Micro Lab in Lathrop, California at Gehl Food & Beverage

Now Hiring: FSQ Supervisor - Micro Lab
Reports To: FSQ Director
Salary Range: 75K - 95K

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 Director, the FSQ Lab Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing all food safety and quality assurance activities within laboratory operations. This role ensures compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards while driving continuous improvement in laboratory processes and quality systems. The FSQ Lab Supervisor is also responsible for the supervision, development, scheduling, and ongoing performance management of a team of FSQ Lab Technicians, fostering a culture of food safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.

Reporting to the FSQ Director, the FSQ Lab Supervisor is responsible for leading and overseeing all food safety and quality assurance activities within laboratory operations. This role ensures compliance with regulatory, customer, and company standards while driving continuous improvement in laboratory processes and quality systems. The FSQ Lab Supervisor is also responsible for the supervision, development, scheduling, and ongoing performance management of a team of FSQ Lab Technicians, fostering a culture of food safety, quality, accountability, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, train, and evaluate FSQ Technicians
• Supervise FSQ Lab operations supporting the Aseptic and Ingredients Business Units
• Ensure testing records are accurate, complete, maintained, and readily accessible
• Manage inventory control and procurement of laboratory supplies and materials
• Coordinate maintenance, calibration, validation, and method development activities for laboratory equipment, ensuring timely execution and accurate documentation
• Drive compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, and quality procedures within laboratory operations
• Support investigations, root cause analyses, and CAPA activities related to process deviations, product holds, customer complaints, and food safety or quality concerns
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate laboratory performance metrics and KPIs to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and food safety excellence

• High School diploma required
• Minimum 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience in food or beverage manufacturing
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food or beverage manufacturing, preferably in Quality, Food Safety, and/or Production
• Practical experience with HACCP, GMPs, food safety systems, and laboratory operations
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed