Fourth Floor
Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist - Apparel
Fourth Floor, New York, New York, us, 10261
Quality Assurance & Compliance Specialist - Apparel
Base pay range: $70,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr
Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist to join their team in NYC!
Responsibilities
Serve as a key liaison between factories, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure all apparel products meet brand quality and compliance standards.
Review product CADs and samples with cross‑functional teams to confirm alignment with CPSIA and customer testing requirements.
Support the onboarding and setup process for new factories and suppliers.
Monitor factories’ adherence to brand, retailer, and customer requirements for social and environmental compliance, security audits, quality audits, and sustainability initiatives.
Collaborate with factories and suppliers to develop corrective action plans and improve compliance performance.
Oversee required regulatory and performance testing for softline products in coordination with suppliers.
Review and evaluate testing reports, particularly for children’s apparel, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
Manage testing failures and non‑compliance issues in partnership with factories, suppliers, and retailers to achieve timely resolution.
Communicate retailer‑specific testing requirements and updates to relevant internal and external partners.
Maintain accurate documentation and update test status across internal tracking systems.
Proactively identify and communicate potential quality or compliance issues to cross‑functional teams.
Issue General Conformity Certificates once all necessary passing test reports are received.
Work with third‑party testing laboratories and audit firms to establish and finalize testing protocols, review fees, and manage audit programs.
Stay informed about sustainability and certification programs such as the Higg Index, GRS, RCS, and GOTS, and support related company initiatives.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support company operations and objectives.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in apparel production, product testing, or factory compliance.
Familiarity with U.S. apparel safety regulations, including CPSC, CPSIA, and California Proposition 65.
Experience with retailer compliance programs for major accounts such as Walmart, Costco, BJ’s Wholesale, or Cracker Barrel is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
Knowledge of sustainability and certification standards such as Higg Index, GRS, RCS, and GOTS is a plus.
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Our client, an apparel company, is looking for a Quality Assurance Compliance Specialist to join their team in NYC!
Responsibilities
Serve as a key liaison between factories, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure all apparel products meet brand quality and compliance standards.
Review product CADs and samples with cross‑functional teams to confirm alignment with CPSIA and customer testing requirements.
Support the onboarding and setup process for new factories and suppliers.
Monitor factories’ adherence to brand, retailer, and customer requirements for social and environmental compliance, security audits, quality audits, and sustainability initiatives.
Collaborate with factories and suppliers to develop corrective action plans and improve compliance performance.
Oversee required regulatory and performance testing for softline products in coordination with suppliers.
Review and evaluate testing reports, particularly for children’s apparel, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards.
Manage testing failures and non‑compliance issues in partnership with factories, suppliers, and retailers to achieve timely resolution.
Communicate retailer‑specific testing requirements and updates to relevant internal and external partners.
Maintain accurate documentation and update test status across internal tracking systems.
Proactively identify and communicate potential quality or compliance issues to cross‑functional teams.
Issue General Conformity Certificates once all necessary passing test reports are received.
Work with third‑party testing laboratories and audit firms to establish and finalize testing protocols, review fees, and manage audit programs.
Stay informed about sustainability and certification programs such as the Higg Index, GRS, RCS, and GOTS, and support related company initiatives.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support company operations and objectives.
Qualifications
Minimum of 2 years of experience in apparel production, product testing, or factory compliance.
Familiarity with U.S. apparel safety regulations, including CPSC, CPSIA, and California Proposition 65.
Experience with retailer compliance programs for major accounts such as Walmart, Costco, BJ’s Wholesale, or Cracker Barrel is preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
Knowledge of sustainability and certification standards such as Higg Index, GRS, RCS, and GOTS is a plus.
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