Quality Assurance Release Specialist

Quality Assurance Release SpecialistReporting to the QA Supervisor, the Quality Assurance Release Specialist is responsible for batch disposition and quality systems oversight to ensure products meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements prior to release to market. This role applies risk-based decision-making and technical evaluation of manufacturing, quality, and compliance data to support product release, investigation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.The position is responsible for managing quality system processes including deviations, non-conformance reports (NCRs), CAPA, and change control, ensuring issues are appropriately investigated, documented, and resolved in accordance with GMP requirements. This role also supports data trending, root cause analysis, and cross-functional quality improvement efforts to strengthen process reliability and compliance readiness.Founded in 2010 and based in the Austin area, Goodkind is a leading manufacturer of clean and green personal care and beauty products. Goodkind specializes in natural deodorant, skincare, and facial care products. The company has a wealth of experience in the formulation of these products and can develop according to a variety of guidelines from consumer organizations such as Ecocert to EWG, to retailers such as Credo or Sephora.Goodkind is a certified B Corporation. As such, we balance purpose and profit, considering the impact of decisions across associates, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. Goodkind believes by following this central multi-stakeholder approach, we are creating optimal value for each stakeholder while leaving the world a better place.Review and approve batch production records and supporting quality documentation prior to product releaseEvaluate manufacturing and quality data to identify deviations, trends, atypical results, and potential product quality risksManage and support investigations related to NCRs, deviations, and CAPA activitiesSupport change control processes, including quality impact and risk assessmentsReview Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and product specifications for release approvalEnsure calibration status and related quality system requirements are compliant prior to batch dispositionAnalyze and trend quality data to identify recurring issues and support continuous improvement initiativesEscalate quality or compliance risks that may impact product disposition or regulatory complianceCollaborate cross-functionally with QA, QC, Manufacturing, and Operations to resolve quality system issuesMaintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready quality records and documentationSupport internal and external audits and regulatory inspectionsPerform additional duties as assigned