Factory Assessment & Selection:
- Evaluate potential suppliers against social, ethical, and technical compliance standards
- Conduct pre-qualification audits before onboarding new manufacturing partners
- Maintain approved supplier database with compliance ratings
Ongoing Monitoring:
- Regular compliance audits (monthly/quarterly) across all partner factories
- Coordinate third-party audit scheduling and follow-up
- Monitor corrective action plan implementation and progress
- Conduct unannounced inspections for verification
Social Compliance:
- Ensure child labor-free workplaces through age verification systems
- Monitor working hours, wages, and overtime compensation
- Verify workplace safety conditions and health standards
- Check freedom of association and anti-discrimination policies
Technical Compliance:
- Assess fire safety systems, emergency exits, and evacuation procedures
- Verify building structural safety and load capacity
- Monitor environmental compliance (waste management, effluent treatment)
- Ensure machinery safety and electrical compliance
Documentation & Reporting:
- Maintain compliance certificates and audit reports
- Prepare compliance status reports for buyers
- Coordinate buyer audit visits and documentation
- Manage corrective action tracking and closure
Buyer Coordination:
- Ensure factory compliance meets specific buyer requirements
- Coordinate compliance-related communications between buyers and factories
- Manage compliance discrepancies and resolution timelines
- Support buyer audit processes and requirements
