Manufacturing and Social Compliance Auditor (APSCA)

QIMA is looking for a qualified and experienced Manufacturing Auditor cum Ethical Auditor (APSCA) to join our Audit Operations team in Bangkok, Thailand. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting both Manufacturing Audits and Ethical/Social Compliance Audits at suppliers’ manufacturing sites, mainly in the textile and garment industry.

You will work closely with internal teams and clients to ensure audit quality, compliance with international standards, and continuous improvement of supplier performance.

You will be expected to:

• Conduct Manufacturing Audits and Ethical/Social Compliance Audits at supplier factories according to QIMA procedures and client requirements.
• Audit manufacturing sites, sometimes without prior notice, with focus on production capability, labor rights, health & safety, environmental practices, and overall compliance performance.
• Review factory production processes and evaluate manufacturing capability across different garment categories.
• Identify non-conformities, potential risks, and improvement opportunities during audits.
• Prepare accurate and detailed audit reports and submit them within the required timeline.
• Follow up on corrective action plans and verify implementation progress when required.
• Ensure all audits are conducted with professionalism, integrity, and impartiality.
• Maintain effective communication with factories, clients, and internal stakeholders throughout the audit process.
• Support management and clients with technical expertise and recommendations for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal training, calibration activities, and other assignments arranged by management.

It could be you, if you have:

• APSCA certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Textile/Garment industry with strong technical and manufacturing knowledge.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in factory evaluation, manufacturing audit, or social compliance audit.
• Strong understanding of garment production processes and factory operations.
• Familiar with international standards and audit protocols such as SA8000, ISO14001, ICTI, WRAP, BSCI, SMETA, C-TPAT, and related standards.
• Experience in conducting mixed audits (Manufacturing + Ethical/Social Compliance) is highly preferred.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is an advantage.
• Experience in Environmental Audit is preferred.
• Good analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness to travel frequently for factory audits.

Please send your CV to our recruiter Anna Nguyen at [email protected] or via Whatsapp: +84 917043302