Co-Manufacturing QA Specialist | Audits & Compliance

Actalent; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Burlington, NC is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for co-manufacturing. The role ensures customer-specific quality and food safety requirements are documented and followed during production.

You will support audits, manage documentation and data tracking, and collaborate with production and leadership teams to uphold quality systems. This onsite role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to participate in off-shift trials or audits when needed.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in a quality role within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Demonstrated experience in Quality Control and Quality Assurance within food production.
• Knowledge and practical application of GMPs.
• Experience maintaining accurate quality records and compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary internal quality liaison for co-manufacturing customers and ensure their requirements are met.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer quality and food safety requirements and integrate into production practices.
• Document, communicate, and follow customer-specific quality protocols during production runs.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality teams to align with internal systems.
• Manage customer inquiries and complaints, driving effective resolution and satisfaction.
• Participate in customer audits and support on-site audit activities.
• Prepare facility for customer and third-party audits and support corrective actions.

Skills

QA liaison

Regulatory knowledge

Quality control

GMPs

Documentation accuracy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality Management System (QMS)

Job description

Actalent in Burlington, NC is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for co-manufacturing. The role ensures customer-specific quality and food safety requirements are documented and followed during production.

You will support audits, manage documentation and data tracking, and collaborate with production and leadership teams to uphold quality systems. This onsite role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to participate in off-shift trials or audits when needed.