Manager, Social Compliance

Who we are

Gildan is a leading apparel manufacturing company, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan, American Apparel, Comfort Colors, GOLDTOE, Peds, and under the Under Armour brand through a sock licensing agreement. With close to four decades of developing global manufacturing expertise, Gildan is one of the world's most efficient, ethical, and sustainable apparel manufacturers. Founded in Canada, Gildan operates out of roughly 30 locations worldwide and sells its products in 60+ markets globally. Together with its 50,000+ employees, Gildan operates with a proven commitment to industry-leading Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in the Company's long-term business strategy. More about the company at

The opportunity

Monitor the internal social compliance system to make sure Bangladesh operations are aligned with Gildan's code of conduct. Carry out on-site and off-site compliance audits to contractors. Cooperate with clients' requirements and timely follow up. Provide compliance insights when onboard new contractors. Alert the team and suppliers about industrial updates and trends related to labor issues. Training and coaching with contractors about compliance requirements and resources. Support the environmental team with issues regarding Higg FEM & additional environmental requirements if needed.

The role

• Supervise the implementation of the internal social compliance monitoring system to ensure proper alignment with the principles, code and benchmarks of the Fair labor Association (FLA) and other frameworks such as WRAP, SMETA, SLCP, Better Work and CTPAT.
• Work with company's clients and private brands (if needed) to ensure Gildan will fulfill their requirements related to their social compliance standards. It includes coordination of external audits and timely follows up on remediation.
• Carry out benchmarking of practices and trends related to labor issues and determine revision or adoption of practices at Gildan facilities and supply chain.
• Preparation of facilities in new social compliance audits related to issues that include human resources, finance and occupational health and safety, as well as support to the security department with issues related to CTPAT and physical security in case needed.
• Continuous support to annual training and refreshers regarding human rights topics and code of conduct.
• Monitoring and tracking human capital initiatives such as empowerment programs and digital grievance mechanisms.

The requirement

Knowledge & Professional

Experience

• At least bachelor's degree in Industrial relations or engineering / Business Administration, law, or a related field from a reputed public or private university with a minimum of 10 years of experience.

Attributes

• Engaging and influencing contractors to continuously improve their compliance practices.
• Follow up of contractors is key to ensure sustainability in Gildan ESG objectives and programs linked to contractors.
• Positively influence management team to sustain new internal compliance related programs, procedures and best practices in Gildan sites in Bangladesh.
• Strong analysis, result oriented and problem-solving skills.
• Good crisis management, self-control and stress management skills.
• Capacity to understand and evaluate priorities and urgencies.
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills with a desire to collaborate with others.
• An open-minded professional with a positive attitude, manner and behavior
• Have the ability to adapt to a changing environment in a professional and impactful way
• Work under pressure and potentially to take on the challenge of performing the job
• Excellent written and oral skills in English

What's in it for you?

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

You don't meet all criteria outlined above? Include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are:

Join a company that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a successful and collaborative work environment. As a an equal-opportunity employer, we value and embrace all the characteristics that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.