New York, New York, United States · On-site
$68k–$80k/yr
Compliance and QA Coordinator The Compliance and Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating daily communication between Factories/Suppliers and internal related departments to ensure factory compliance…
Skills: Compliance Coordination, Quality Assurance, Product Testing, Factory Auditing, Regulatory Compliance
New York, New York, United States • On-site
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The coordinator manages daily communication between suppliers and internal departments to ensure product quality and factory compliance. Key duties include evaluating product samples, managing testing reports, and overseeing social and environmental audits.
Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in apparel production, product testing, or factory compliance. Knowledge of US safety regulations (CPSC, CPSIA, Prop65) and proficiency in Microsoft Office are required.
The Compliance and Quality Assurance Coordinator is responsible for coordinating daily communication between Factories/Suppliers and internal related departments to ensure factory compliance and customers/brands product quality expectations (Testing and inspection) are met.
• Evaluate products to ensure compliance with ULAC testing standards and customer testing requirements by examining physical product samples with cross functional teams.
• Provide support onboarding and setting up New Factories/ Suppliers.
• Ongoing assurance of Factories/Supplier’s adherence to different Brands/Retailers/Customers Social & Environmental compliance, Security Audit and Quality audit.
• Proactively work with Factories/Supplier on remediation plans to improve factory’s compliance rating.
• Communication daily with Factories/Suppliers to request required regulatory and performance testing for Softlines and Hardlines product.
• Evaluation of testing reports for Softlines and Hardlines product.
• Manage and resolve testing failures and non-compliance with Factories/Suppliers and Retailers.
• Ensure testing requirements for major retailers.
• Maintain documentation and update testing status on internal systems.
• Communicate potential issues to cross function teams.
• Issue General Conformity Certificate to suppliers upon receipt of all required passing test reports.
• Coordinate with 3rd party testing lab and audit firm to finalize testing protocols, reviewing testing charges and audit programs.
• Good understanding of Apparel sustainability initiatives, For example: Higg Index, GRS, RCS, GOTS, etc.
• Perform any other duties as requested by management in support of the company needs and operations
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in some capacity associated with apparel production, product testing, and/or factory compliance.
• Knowledge of US federal and state safety regulations for apparel, including CPSC, CPSIA, and CA Prop65.
• Experience with testing programs and factory compliance of major retailers, including Walmart, Costco, Kohls, a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have the ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines consistently.
Company Description
Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.
Our goal to deliver superior products that ensure superior customer satisfaction is made possible by our team of dedicated professionals who work together to make the company the best in business. Our manufacturing, distribution, and logistics division produces the highest quality products at the best possible prices without cutting corners. Integrity of goods is key, so compliance and quality assurance are top priorities, along with meeting every delivery date—whether shipping across the state or around the world.
We strive to foster an inclusive company culture that stands united to accomplish our mission. We are loyal to our people, supporting their development and ability to achieve excellence. We believe that when people bring their personal best to work each day, it leads to success, advancement, and upward mobility for all. We believe every individual has two hands: one to help themself, and one to help others. We pride ourselves in our value of charity and the commitments we make to help people in need. ULAC supports organizations that help those compromised by sickness, poverty, natural disasters, socioeconomic inequality, and other dire circumstances.
If you share our vision of delivering superior products in a culture of growth, excellence, and caring, then we want to hear from you!
For more information about United Legwear & Apparel Co., please visit: https://www.unitedlegwear.com
At ULAC, we are looking for people who share our vision of fostering a collaborative culture of continuous improvement. All leadership roles at ULAC are responsible for developing, empowering, and growing our people to be and deliver their best. Leadership behaviors that model ULAC’s mission and values of Unity, Loyalty, Achievement, and Charity include:
What We Offer
At ULAC, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package for all New York-based employees includes:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Access to quality health care coverage with a variety of plan options to fit your needs.
Fitness Reimbursement
Reimbursement is for eligible health and wellness programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle through our medical benefits plan.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
Income protection to support you during unexpected health challenges, 100% company-paid.
Group-Term Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
Accidents can happen in an instant, affecting you and a loved one. Our Group-term Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is designed to help families by providing financial protection in case of death or severe injury resulting from an accident.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Confidential support services for mental health, work-life balance, and other personal matters.
401(k) Retirement Plan
Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, including employer matching of up to 4.5%
Pet Insurance
Coverage options to help care for your furry family members.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
Competitive paid vacation and sick leave to support your work-life balance.
Bereavement Leave
Paid time off to grieve and attend to personal matters following the loss of a loved one.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Commuter Benefits
Tax-advantaged options to help cover public transit and commuting costs.
Tuition Reimbursement
Support for continued learning and development through approved educational programs.
Voluntary Life Insurance
Option to voluntarily add additional financial protection in the event of an unfortunate loss.
The physical demands and working conditions of this position are representative of what must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The functions of this position are typically performed in an office setting and the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk. The employee may be occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and distance vision.
Employment in this position requires adherence to all policies and procedures set forth by United Legwear & Apparel Company. This position description is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position, is not a contract, and is subject to change at any time, with or without notice, by the employer. Furthermore, all employees are employed at-will with United Legwear & Apparel Company and are employed for no definite period of time, and employment may be terminated without cause or notice.
*United Legwear & Apparel Company is interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we do not currently sponsor visas.
We dress the world, head-to-toe.
ULAC is a global leader that conscientiously designs and responsibly manufactures and distributes apparel and accessories for some of the world's most recognizable brands such as PUMA, Hurley, Scotch & Soda, Skechers, Ted Baker, DKNY, Van Heusen, Prince and more. A career at ULAC is more than a job -- it's where passion meets purpose, promise and doing good things for the community. We aim to positively impact millions of people around the globe, starting with the lives of hundreds of members of our own team.
Offices: 48 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, US · 110 Fieldcrest Avenue, 9th Floor, Edison, NJ 08837, US · 1007 Beau Terre Ct, Bentonville, AR 72712 , US · 36855 W 4th Street, Beaumont, CA 92223, US · 9940 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, US
We dress the world, head-to-toe.
ULAC is a global leader that conscientiously designs and responsibly manufactures and distributes apparel and accessories for some of the world's most recognizable brands such as PUMA, Hurley, Scotch & Soda, Skechers, Ted Baker, DKNY, Van Heusen, Prince and more. A career at ULAC is more than a job -- it's where passion meets purpose, promise and doing good things for the community. We aim to positively impact millions of people around the globe, starting with the lives of hundreds of members of our own team.
Offices: 48 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, US · 110 Fieldcrest Avenue, 9th Floor, Edison, NJ 08837, US · 1007 Beau Terre Ct, Bentonville, AR 72712 , US · 36855 W 4th Street, Beaumont, CA 92223, US · 9940 Summers Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, US
