Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator

Fourth Floor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the apparel sector is seeking a Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator to enhance their team in NYC. This role involves assessing merchandise for compliance, onboarding new manufacturing partners, and ensuring adherence to environmental and quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a solid understanding of sustainability certifications like the Higg Index and GOTS. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact product quality and compliance across various brands. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a reputable organization committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in apparel production or factory compliance.
• Strong understanding of sustainability certifications in the apparel industry.

Responsibilities

• Assess merchandise to ensure compliance with testing guidelines.
• Monitor factories to meet brand and client requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers on corrective action plans.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Project Management

Sustainability Certifications Knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator

This range is provided by Fourth Floor. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

Our client, an established apparel brand, is looking for a Quality Assurance & Compliance Coordinator to join their team in NYC.

Responsibilities:

• Assess merchandise to confirm alignment with required testing guidelines and specific customer standards by reviewing physical samples with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in onboarding and setting up new manufacturing partners and suppliers.
• Continuously monitor factories and suppliers to ensure they meet various brand, retailer, and client requirements related to social and environmental compliance, security audits, and quality control assessments.
• Collaborate with manufacturers and suppliers on corrective action plans to enhance compliance ratings.
• Communicate regularly with factories and suppliers to request necessary regulatory and performance testing for soft goods.
• Analyze testing reports for soft goods and ensure compliance with required standards.
• Address and resolve testing failures and non-compliance issues with suppliers and retailers.
• Ensure all testing protocols align with major retailer specifications.
• Maintain and update compliance documentation within internal databases.
• Coordinate with third-party laboratories and auditing firms to finalize testing frameworks, review testing fees, and audit procedures.
• Possess a strong understanding of sustainability certifications within the apparel industry, such as the Higg Index, GRS, RCS, and GOTS.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support business operations.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferred.
• At least two 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.
• Knowledge of testing programs and compliance standards for major retailers such as Walmart, Costco, and Kohl’s is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines efficiently.

Please submit a resume for consideration.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research and Quality Assurance

Industries

Retail Apparel and Fashion