Export Factory Compliance Officer

**Job Summary**:
The Factory Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring the factory meets all social, ethical, and technical compliance standards required by international buyers, regulatory bodies, and third-party auditing agencies. The 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:1. Social Compliance**:

- Maintain and implement social compliance systems in line with SA8000, SEDEX, BSCI, WRAP, SMETA, and buyer-specific standards.
- Prepare documentation and the facility for buyer and third-party social audits.
- Conduct internal social audits (wages, working hours, health & safety, grievance mechanisms, etc.).
- Work with HR, Admin, and Production teams to close non-compliances and ensure preventive systems are in place.
- Conduct regular worker awareness sessions on rights, health & safety, and grievance redressal.
- Maintain up-to-date records of licenses (Factory License, Fire NOC, ESI, PF, etc.).

**2. Technical Compliance**:

- Ensure the factory complies with buyer-required technical protocols, including product safety, metal detection, needle control, quality systems, and lab testing.
- Facilitate and support technical audits like C-TPAT, QMS, GMP, and brand-specific factory evaluations.
- Implement and monitor corrective action plans (CAPs) for technical audit findings.
- Ensure calibration and maintenance of production and quality-related equipment.

**3. 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 third-party auditors, buyer CSR teams, and technical evaluators.

**4. Continuous Improvement**:

- Identify systemic gaps and propose sustainable solutions to meet long-term compliance goals.
- Keep up-to-date with changing global compliance standards and buyer requirements.
- Coordinate training programs for staff and workers to raise compliance awareness.

**Key Skills and Competencies**:

- In-depth knowledge of social and technical audit frameworks and compliance regulations.
- Strong documentation, record-keeping, and reporting skills.
- Ability to handle external audits independently and professionally.
- Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS Office and audit portals (Sedex, BSCI platform, Higg, etc.).

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Graduate in any discipline (preferably in Social Sciences, HR, Compliance, or Industrial Relations).
- 3-6 years of relevant experience in factory compliance, with hands-on experience in handling buyer audits.
- Experience in export manufacturing units (têxtiles, bags, garments, footwear, etc.) preferred.
- Familiarity with CSR programs of international retailers (Walmart, Target, Kmart, etc.) is a strong advantage.

**Working Conditions**:

- Based in factory with frequent floor visits.
- Must be available during external audits (including weekends if required).
- May require occasional travel to other units or vendor facilities.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Fixed shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Yearly bonus

Application Question(s):

- Will you be able to reliable commute or relocate to gurgaon haryana for this job
- How many year of tatal experience do you have?

Work Location: In person