Manufacturing Quality Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Quality Specialist

Job Description

The Manufacturing Quality Specialist ensures that production lines consistently meet all requirements outlined in Batch Records, product specifications, and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). This role focuses on auditing production processes, inspecting manufacturing equipment for cleanliness, and driving corrective actions to maintain high-quality standards. The Manufacturing Quality Specialist also supports a culture of continuous improvement and lean practices while contributing to a diverse manufacturing environment that produces a wide range of consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Audit production lines on time with a strong focus on detail to verify conformance to Batch Records, product specifications, and cGMP requirements.
• Inspect manufacturing equipment for cleanliness and readiness prior to and during production.
• Accurately record audit results in Batch Records and other required documentation.
• Initiate corrective adjustments to manufacturing processes when needed, document all adjustments, and perform documented rechecks to verify that changes are effective.
• Escalate issues according to established procedures to ensure timely correction and containment.
• Immediately report non-conformances and quality concerns to the Quality Unit.
• Support investigations of quality events as needed to identify root causes and help resolve issues.
• Comply at all times with Standard Work, cGMP, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions.
• Understand, promote, and maintain a culture of lean action within the department, striving to continuously improve processes and eliminate waste.
• Implement and maintain standards and processes that reduce or eliminate waste throughout the department.
• Apply and utilize lean tools to implement permanent process improvements.
• Institutionalize 5S (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain) in all aspects of the department to maintain an organized and efficient work area.
• Perform visual inspections and quality checks on products and processes as required.
• Support internal audits and contribute to quality assurance and quality control activities.
• Perform other work and related duties as assigned to support production and quality objectives.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma.
• Prior auditing or inspection experience preferred, particularly in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Prior exposure to quality assurance and quality control processes preferred.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, and quality inspection practices.
• Understanding of cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) compliance.
• Experience with inspection, quality checks, and visual inspection in a production setting.
• Ability to read and write in English, including accurately completing Batch Records and quality documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment with quality inspection responsibilities.
• Background in internal auditing or participation in internal quality audits.
• Familiarity with lean principles and tools used to drive continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Experience implementing or maintaining 5S practices (Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, and Sustain).
• Exposure to diverse consumer products such as beauty, bath and body, lip balms, skincare, sunscreens, and cleaning detergents.
• Interest in long-term career growth, with the potential to move into roles such as QA Analyst or QA Specialist after 2–3 years of strong performance.
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and in a cyclical workflow environment with changing priorities.
• Capability to handle moderate interruptions in workflow and adapt to starting and stopping tasks based on production and customer requirements.
• Comfort with occasional work hours beyond the normal workday based on business demands.
• Willingness and ability to move and lift objects, sometimes up to 50 lbs frequently.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chaska, MN.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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