Quality Assurance Specialist - Co-manufacturing

Quality Assurance Specialist – Co-Manufacturer Audits Location: Canada / Remote Company Overview Our client is a fast-growing sports nutrition brand known for clean-label, fully disclosed formulations. The company works with 9 co-manufacturers across the USA, with that network continuing to grow. As production scales, the company is building out a formal quality assurance function to ensure every co-manufacturing partner consistently meets certification, safety, and quality standards. Position Summary Our client is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to build and lead the co-manufacturer audit program from the ground up. This individual contributor role will design the onboarding and initial audit process for new co-manufacturers, review and track third-party certifications (NSF, Informed Choice, and similar), and establish a continual monitoring cadence across all 9 (and growing) co-man partners. The role also owns document control — maintaining a central repository of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and all co-manufacturer compliance documentation. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience auditing contract manufacturers in sports nutrition, dietary supplements, or food production and is comfortable building a program largely from scratch. Key Responsibilities • Develop the company's co-manufacturer audit program from the ground up, including audit checklists, scoring criteria, and cadence. • Build and lead the onboarding process and initial audit for new co-manufacturers before production begins. • Conduct on-site and remote audits of existing co-manufacturing partners on an ongoing, recurring basis. • Review, verify, and track third-party certifications for each co-manufacturer, including NSF and Informed Choice, ensuring certifications remain current. • Continually monitor co-man partner performance and compliance, flagging risks or lapses proactively rather than reactively. • Identify audit findings and non-conformances; issue corrective action requests and verify timely resolution. • Own and maintain a central repository of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for all products and co-manufacturers. • Establish and maintain a centralized system for all co-manufacturer compliance documentation, audit records, and certifications. • Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to qualify new co-manufacturers as the partner network grows. • Stay current on FDA, NSF, and Informed Choice standards relevant to sports nutrition and dietary supplement manufacturing. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience). • 3–6+ years of quality assurance experience in sports nutrition, dietary supplement, or food manufacturing, with direct experience auditing co-manufacturers or contract manufacturers. • Familiarity with NSF and Informed Choice certification standards and processes. • Experience building or significantly improving a co-manufacturer audit or onboarding program, not just executing an existing one. • Strong document control and organizational skills; experience managing COAs and compliance records across multiple partners. • Working knowledge of cGMP requirements under 21 CFR Part 111 (dietary supplements) and FDA regulations. • Clear written and verbal communication skills for reporting audit findings to co-manufacturers and internal leadership. • Willingness to travel to co-manufacturer facilities as needed. What Success Looks Like • A documented onboarding and initial audit process applied to every new co-manufacturer. • All 9+ co-man partners on a recurring audit cadence with current NSF/Informed Choice certifications on file. • A central, well-organized repository of COAs and compliance documentation covering the full co-man network. • Early identification and resolution of certification lapses or compliance risks before they affect production.

The role involves building and leading a co-manufacturer audit program from the ground up, including designing onboarding processes and conducting recurring audits. It also entails managing a central repository for Certificates of Analysis and ensuring all partners maintain necessary safety and quality certifications.

Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related field with 3-6+ years of QA experience in sports nutrition or food manufacturing. Proficiency in NSF, Informed Choice, and 21 CFR Part 111 regulations is required, along with a willingness to travel.

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• Co-manufacturer Auditing
• Quality Assurance
• Document Control
• NSF Certification
• Informed Choice Certification
• cGMP
• FDA Regulations
• Corrective Action Requests
• Onboarding Process Design
• Risk Management
• Compliance Monitoring
• Certificate of Analysis Management

• Manufacturing
• Food & Beverage
• Science & Research
• Security & Safety
• Sports & Recreation

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

4 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Exigences de lieu

Country, Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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