Senior Standards Coordinator
Peace Lily · Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Tailor my CV for this job — freeType: Full-Time (On-site)Location: Colombo Office, with visits to the Buttala FactoryAbout Peace Lily / True FoamTrue Foam (Pvt) Ltd has an office in Colombo and manufacturing facilities in Buttala, Sri Lanka. We are the proud manufacturer and exporter behind Peace Lily (www.peacelily.com.au), a sustainable bedding brand serving customers in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.We specialize in premium natural latex mattresses and organic bedding, with a strong commitment to product quality, sustainability, ethical sourcing, and responsible manufacturing.The RoleWe are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Standards Coordinator to lead the coordination of factory audits, international standards, certifications, and compliance requirements across our manufacturing operations.The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain, HR, and other relevant departments to ensure that our factory operations, products, and business practices meet applicable customer requirements, certification standards, and regulatory expectations.What You'll DoCoordinate and manage factory audits conducted by customers, certification bodies, and other external parties.Plan and conduct internal factory compliance inspections to identify gaps and areas for improvement.Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of relevant international standards, certifications, and customer codes of conduct.Monitor factory compliance with quality, environmental, social responsibility, and sustainability requirements.Review audit findings, coordinate corrective and preventive actions, and follow up to ensure timely closure.Develop, review, and maintain policies, procedures, standards, audit records, and compliance documentation.Work with Production, Quality Assurance, HR, Supply Chain, and other departments to ensure audit readiness and ongoing compliance.Monitor changes in relevant standards, certification requirements, and customer compliance expectations.Support risk assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen factory compliance and operational practices.Coordinate with external auditors, certification bodies, customers, and other relevant stakeholders.Conduct awareness sessions and provide guidance to employees on applicable standards and compliance requirements.Prepare audit reports, compliance updates, and progress reports for management.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen compliance, product quality, and responsible manufacturing practices.What You'll BringBachelor's degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, Quality Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.3–5 years of relevant experience in factory auditing, standards coordination, certification, quality assurance, or compliance within a manufacturing environment.Experience coordinating internal and external audits and following up on corrective actions.Knowledge of international standards, certification requirements, customer audits, and supplier codes of conduct.Understanding of quality management, environmental compliance, social responsibility, and sustainability requirements.Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and documentation skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination abilities.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.Why Join Us?Work with a growing international sustainable bedding brand.Gain exposure to international certifications, factory audits, and global customer compliance requirements.Take ownership of standards and compliance improvement initiatives.Develop your career in a manufacturing environment committed to quality and sustainability.Collaborate with teams across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and corporate functions.