Sector
Apparel
Keyword

Auditor

Minimum ? Graduate with Legal/Social/Technical specialisation, preferably

Certified training for Factory Compliance Auditor (programme aligned to AMH/Q 2201 released by Apparel Made ? Ups Home Furnishing)

Minimum - 1-2 years of work experience in compliance/auditing preferably

The tasks a Factory Compliance Auditor is expected to perform include:

Conducting regular audits in the apparel factory to check if the unit is functioning in accordance to the industry regulations, standards and policies

Preparing a detailed report of the audit findings with remarks on system adequacy, system conformance or deviation, if any

Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards

Checking compliance with product protocol

Judging the overall system performance

Evaluating all the information to determine compliance with the set standards

Preparing the audit report

Knowledge of apparel factory environment, processes and systems

Knowledge of labour laws related to the industry functioning and processes

Skilled in assessing all the the information gathered during the audit and making a report on the same

Skilled in observing, receiving and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources for the report making

Ability to use and maintain personal protective equipment where required during inspection

Ability to deal with organisational compliance, customer compliance and compliance with all national and international laws and regulations

Proficient in planning and managing all the work routine based on company procedures

Training in Quality Systems (Six Sigma, TQM)/Audit Training

Good analytical skills

Good communication skills

Hardworking

Attention to detail

Honest

It is not a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No

This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous

One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc. if not taken care of

For candidates with experience - INR 5,200 to INR 20,200 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Apparel Industry in India

According to a report by IBEF, Indian textile and apparel have a history of fine craftsmanship and global appeal. Cotton, silk and denim from India are highly popular abroad and with the upsurge in Indian design talent, Indian apparel has also found success in the fashion centers of the world.

India is the second largest producer of textiles and garments in the world with an enormous raw material and manufacturing base. This industry accounts for almost 24per cent of the world?s spindle capacity and eight per cent of global rotor capacity.

In the near future, India's apparel exports to developed markets are expected to increase considerably. India has the potential to increase its textile and apparel share in the world trade from 4.5 per cent to eight per cent and reach US$ 80 million by 2020. So, this sector will have a lot of demand for Factory Compliance Auditor in the present as well as in the future.

Garment manufacturing units

Factories

Cities and towns across India