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The Factory Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the factory meets social, ethical, and technical compliance standards required by international buyers, regulatory bodies, and third-party auditing agencies. Your role involves preparing the factory for audits, conducting internal checks, ensuring adherence to buyer-specific codes of conduct, and leading continuous improvement in compliance and sustainability practices. Key Responsibilities: - Social Compliance: - Maintain and implement social compliance systems in line with various standards such as SA8000, SEDEX, BSCI, WRAP, SMETA, and buyer-specific requirements. - Prepare documentation and the facility for buyer and third-party social audits. - Conduct internal social audits covering areas such as wages, working hours, health & safety, and grievance mechanisms. - Collaborate with HR, Admin, and Production teams to address non-compliances and establish preventive measures. - Conduct regular worker awareness sessions on rights, health & safety, and grievance redressal. - Keep up-to-date records of licenses including Factory License, Fire NOC, ESI, PF, etc. - Technical Compliance: - Ensure compliance with buyer-required technical protocols related to product safety, metal detection, needle control, quality systems, and lab testing. - Support technical audits like C-TPAT, QMS, GMP, and brand-specific evaluations. - Implement and monitor corrective action plans for technical audit findings. - Manage calibration and maintenance of production and quality-related equipment. - Documentation & Reporting: - Maintain compliance-related documentation, audit files, CAPs, and buyer-specific records. - Monitor and report monthly compliance performance to management. - Act as a liaison between factory teams and auditors, buyer CSR teams, and technical evaluators. - Continuous Improvement: - Identify systemic gaps and propose sustainable solutions to meet long-term compliance goals. - Stay updated with evolving global compliance standards and buyer requirements. - Coordinate training programs for staff and workers to enhance compliance awareness. Key Skills and Competencies: - Proficient in social and technical audit frameworks and compliance regulations. - Strong in documentation, record-keeping, and reporting. - Ability to handle external audits independently and professionally. - Excellent interpersonal skills for coordination with internal and external stakeholders. - Proficiency in MS Office and audit portals like Sedex, BSCI platform, Higg, etc. Qualifications & Experience: - Graduate in any discipline, preferably in Social Sciences, HR, Compliance, or Industrial Relations. - Minimum 3-6 years of relevant experience in factory compliance with hands-on experience in handling buyer audits. - Experience in export manufacturing units, especially textiles, bags, garments, footwear, etc., is preferred. - Familiarity with CSR programs of international retailers like Walmart, Target, Kmart, etc., is advantageous. Working Conditions: - Based in the factory with frequent floor visits. - Availability required during external audits, including weekends if necessary. - Occasional travel to other units or vendor facilities may be required. Benefits: - Health insurance - Internet reimbursement - Paid sick time - Paid time off - Yearly bonus Schedule: - Fixed shift Application Question(s): - Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to Gurgaon, Haryana for this job - How many years of total experience do you have Work Location: In-person,
