Sustainability Co-ordinator

Company Description

Winsome Textile Industries Ltd (WTIL) was established its 1st green field venture in textile in 1980 with a state-of-the-art spinning unit. at Baddi, Himachal Pradesh in 1980. Today WTIL has grown from 
16000 
spindles in the 1980s to 1,06,000 spindles ,dye house with capacity of 33 tons per day and yarn dyed knitted fabric capacity of 7 tons per day.

In order to remain competitive and also its commitment towards environment WTIL has also invested in Hydro Power Generation.

Winsome Textile Industries Ltd. Today is lead by young and dynamic team of professionals and is a leading producer of Melange, Dyed and speciality yarns in the world..

WTIL is today associated with over 250 customers across 50 countries across the globe and 600 plus customers within India.

To enhance our sustainability initiatives, we require a sustainability co ordinator

Role Description

Job Summary:

The
Sustainability Coordinator
will be responsible for managing and implementing the company's sustainability, environmental, and social compliance programs. The role will focus on ensuring adherence to international sustainability and compliance standards such as
Higg FEM, Higg FSLM, BSCI, GOTS, GRS, OCS, and RCS
, along with managing
customer-specific compliance requirements
and
third-party social and environmental audits
.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Sustainability & Compliance Management

• Coordinate, implement, and monitor sustainability initiatives in alignment with Winsome Textile Industries' sustainability goals.
• Maintain compliance with sustainability frameworks such as
  Higg FEM (Facility Environmental Module)
  and
  Higg FSLM (Facility Social & Labor Module)
  .
• Ensure all relevant certifications (e.g.,
  GOTS, GRS, OCS, RCS
  ) are up to date, and documentation is complete for renewals and surveillance audits.
• Support internal teams in meeting sustainability performance targets and continuous improvement goals.

2. Audit Preparation & Management

• Prepare and coordinate
  third-party social, environmental, and customer compliance audits
  such as
  BSCI
  ,
  Higg
  , and
  buyer-specific audits
  .
• Liaise with auditors, certification bodies, and external consultants during pre-audit, audit, and post-audit stages.
• Ensure timely closure of audit findings through corrective and preventive action plans.
• Maintain updated audit records, CAPAs, and compliance reports.

3. Customer Compliance

• Manage customer-specific sustainability and social compliance requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely documentation and data to brand representatives and customers as required.
• Communicate effectively with customers, providing transparency and updates on sustainability performance and progress.

4. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain all sustainability-related records, certificates, and audit reports.
• Prepare sustainability performance reports, metrics, and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) data collection and reporting.

5. Training & Awareness

• Conduct training sessions and workshops for internal teams and workers on sustainability practices, social compliance, and environmental management.
• Promote awareness of sustainability goals, compliance standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in
  Environmental Science, Textile Technology, Sustainability Management, or related field
  .
• 2–5 years
  of relevant experience in sustainability or compliance roles within the textile or apparel manufacturing industry.
• Hands-on experience with
  Higg Index (FEM/FSLM)
  ,
  BSCI
  ,
  GOTS
  ,
  GRS
  ,
  OCS
  ,
  RCS
  , and other sustainability certifications.
• Strong knowledge of social and environmental audit processes and standards.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and sustainability data management platforms.

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple audits and compliance tasks simultaneously.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to ethical, sustainable, and responsible business practices.