You will be expected to:

• Conduct Manufacturing Audits and Ethical/Social Compliance Audits at supplier factories according to QIMA procedures and client requirements.
• Audit manufacturing sites, sometimes without prior notice, with focus on production capability, labor rights, health & safety, environmental practices, and overall compliance performance.
• Review factory production processes and evaluate manufacturing capability across different garment categories.
• Identify non-conformities, potential risks, and improvement opportunities during audits.
• Prepare accurate and detailed audit reports and submit them within the required timeline.
• Follow up on corrective action plans and verify implementation progress when required.
• Ensure all audits are conducted with professionalism, integrity, and impartiality.
• Maintain effective communication with factories, clients, and internal stakeholders throughout the audit process.
• Support management and clients with technical expertise and recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal training, calibration activities, and other assignments arranged by management.

It could be you, if you have:

• APSCA certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Textile/Garment industry with strong technical and manufacturing knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in factory evaluation, manufacturing audit, or social compliance audit.
• Strong understanding of garment production processes and factory operations.
• Familiar with international standards and audit protocols such as SA8000, ISO14001, ICTI, WRAP, BSCI, SMETA, C-TPAT, and related standards.
• Experience in conducting mixed audits (Manufacturing + Ethical/Social Compliance) is highly preferred.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is an advantage.
• Experience in Environmental Audit is preferred.
• Good analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel frequently for factory audits.