Key Responsibilities:

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)
Good 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