Key Responsibilities:

1. Compliance Monitoring:

- Conduct regular internal audits and assessments to ensure compliance with labor laws, health and safety regulations, and international standards (e.g., SA8000, ISO 14001).

- Monitor working conditions, employee well-being, and factory environmental impact to ensure adherence to corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies.

- Ensure that the factory meets the requirements set by customers and international certifications for social compliance.

Audit and Reporting:

- Prepare reports and documentation for social compliance audits.

- Follow up on non-compliance issues and ensure corrective actions are taken in a timely manner.

- Coordinate and manage external audits by third-party organizations and customers' compliance teams.

Training and Awareness:

- Conduct training programs for factory management and workers on social compliance issues such as workers’ rights, health and safety, and environmental protection.

- Educate workers about their rights and provide mechanisms for them to report grievances safely.

Corrective Action Plans:

- Work with management to develop and implement corrective action plans to address areas of non-compliance.

- Ensure that improvements are implemented and followed up on regularly.

Grievance Management:

- Establish and manage systems for workers to report grievances, ensuring that they are addressed in a timely and effective manner.

- Maintain open communication channels with workers and unions, if applicable.

Supplier Management:





- Work with suppliers to ensure they meet social compliance standards and that the factory’s supply chain remains ethical and responsible.

- Perform supplier audits and follow up on corrective actions for any identified issues.

Legal and Ethical Compliance:

- Stay updated on local and international labor laws, regulations, and ethical practices.

- Implement best practices for workplace ethics and ensure compliance with international labor standards such as the ILO (International Labor Organization) guidelines.

Health and Safety:

- Oversee workplace health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with local laws and international standards.

- Conduct risk assessments, provide recommendations for improving workplace safety, and ensure workers are provided with the necessary protective equipment.

Reporting to Management:

- Provide regular reports to senior management regarding social compliance issues, audits, and progress on corrective actions.

- Advise management on any changes in regulations or industry standards that may affect the factory’s operations.

Working Conditions:

- The Social Compliance Officer typically works on-site at the garment factory and may need to travel to various supplier locations or attend external training sessions and audits.

Requirements

Key Requirements:

- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

- Valuable knowledge about labor laws/codes, statutory and social compliance

- Working experience in the Garment Manufacturing industry will be an added advantage.

- Should be willing to travel

📌 Officer - Social Compliance (Bengaluru)
🏢 Indian Designs Exports
📍 Bengaluru