Compliance & Quality Assurance Coordinator

Our client, a leader in the childrenswear apparel space, is seeking a Compliance & Quality Assurance Coordinator to join their team. This role will focus on ensuring factory compliance, maintaining quality assurance standards, and supporting testing and regulatory requirements for softlines apparel. The ideal candidate has experience working with major retailers and a strong understanding of U.S. safety regulations.

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Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison between factories/suppliers and internal teams to ensure adherence to product quality standards and regulatory compliance
• Evaluate CAD designs and physical samples to confirm alignment with CPSIA standards and customer-specific testing requirements
• Coordinate onboarding and setup of new factories and suppliers
• Monitor and support adherence to customer/brand requirements, including:
  • Social & Environmental Compliance
  • Security and Quality Audits
  • Sustainability Initiatives
• Collaborate with factories on corrective action plans to address compliance issues and improve audit scores
• Communicate regularly with suppliers to request and track performance and regulatory testing
• Review and evaluate testing reports, especially for childrenswear products
• Resolve testing failures and non-compliance issues in partnership with factories, suppliers, and retail partners
• Ensure testing protocols and requirements for major retailers (e.g., Walmart, Costco, BJs, Cracker Barrel) are clearly communicated to relevant stakeholders

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Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in apparel production, product testing, or factory compliance
• Strong knowledge of U.S. safety regulations including CPSC, CPSIA, and CA Prop 65
• Familiarity with retailer-specific compliance programs (Walmart, Costco, BJs, etc.) is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines consistently

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Please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

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