About this role
At Thorne, we work to deliver high-quality, science-backed solutions to empower individuals to take a proactive approach to their well-being. Each day begins with a mission to help others discover and achieve their best health. We count on our team members to challenge and push the boundaries to make that happen. At Thorne, you’ll be joining a team of more than 750 passionate individuals committed to our cause of providing superior health solutions at every age and life stage. The Production Document Specialist I supports Thorne's manufacturing operations by creating, revising, and maintaining controlled production documentation that ensures accuracy, consistency, and compliance across manufacturing processes. This role is responsible for developing and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), GMP forms, and other controlled documents that support efficient production and regulatory compliance. Working closely with Production, Quality, Operations, and other cross-functional teams, the Production Document Specialist I helps ensure manufacturing documentation reflects current processes, meets Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) requirements, and supports the consistent production of Thorne's high-quality products. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to maintaining documentation accuracy in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of Thorne's manufacturing processes, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to support accurate and compliant production documentation. Develop expertise in at least two manufacturing areas while maintaining working knowledge of all production operations to effectively support documentation activities. Draft, revise, and maintain controlled manufacturing documents, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), GMP forms, and related documentation in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and operational teams. Route controlled documents through the Quality Management System (QMS), monitor approval workflows, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure timely completion in accordance with document control procedures. Collaborate with Production, Quality, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to verify documentation accurately reflects current manufacturing processes, equipment, and regulatory requirements. Conduct periodic reviews of assigned controlled documents, coordinating updates with SMEs to ensure documentation remains current, accurate, and compliant. Organize and facilitate cross-functional meetings to gather feedback, resolve documentation questions, and align on technical and procedural changes. Support production operations by performing assigned manufacturing support activities to maintain process knowledge and strengthen documentation accuracy. Maintain document accuracy, traceability, and compliance with GDP, cGMP, and internal quality standards throughout the document lifecycle. Prioritize multiple assignments, monitor project progress, and communicate documentation issues or compliance concerns that may impact production schedules or regulatory requirements. Assist with documentation corrections, data collection, and other administrative or production support activities as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.