Assistant Manager- Engineering

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data, and the environment. Headquartered in the UK, Coats is a FTSE250 company and a FTSE4Good Index constituent. Revenues in 2022 were $1.6bn.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver vital, innovative, and sustainable solutions, Coats provides value-adding products including apparel, accessory and footwear threads, structural components for footwear and accessories, fabrics, yarns, and software applications. Customer partners include companies from the apparel, footwear, automotive, telecoms, personal protection, and outdoor goods industries.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, Coats has operations across some 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving its customers worldwide.

Coats connects talent, textiles, and technology, to make a better and more sustainable world. Worldwide, there are three dedicated Coats Innovation Hubs, where experts collaborate with partners to create the materials and products of tomorrow. It participates in the UN Global Compact and is committed to Science Based sustainability targets for 2030 and beyond, with a goal of achieving net-zero by 2050. Coats is also committed to achieving its goals in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, workplace health & safety, employee & community wellbeing, and supplier social performance.

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and speciality threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities-

EHS, Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and legal requirements.
• Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to statutory regulations, including the Factories Act and TN Factory Rules.

Maintenance & Reliability

• Manage preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities for dyeing machines and utility equipment (Air Compressors, Chillers, Boilers, Heat Recovery Systems, ETP/STP/ZLD).
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and machine performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in reliability metrics such as MTBF and MTTR.

Performance Monitoring & Improvement

• Analyze weekly and monthly performance metrics (breakdowns, MTBF, MTTR) and track action plans.
• Drive improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), including utilization, efficiency, and right-first-time performance.
• Monitor and reduce waste associated with maintenance-related issues.

Energy & Sustainability

• Track and improve energy consumption (kWh/kg) and water consumption (L/kg).
• Identify gaps, implement conservation initiatives, and drive sustainability improvements aligned with organizational KPIs.

Operational Excellence

• Implement SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module effectively and ensure adherence to preventive maintenance schedules.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Kaizens, one-point lessons, and 6S practices.
• Optimize dyeing processes by suggesting modifications, retrofits, and improvements in coordination with OEMs.

Projects & Engineering Support

• Provide engineering support for new machine installations, including design, layout, and execution.
• Participate in plant improvement and expansion projects. 

            People Development & Training

• Lead and develop a team of technicians and engineers.
• Conduct regular training programs and ensure compliance with SOPs, TaRA, and MSA.
• Improve behavioral safety (BBS) scores and overall workforce competency.

           Inventory & Cost Management

• Manage maintenance inventory levels effectively.
• Optimize spare parts availability to reduce MTTR and control inventory costs.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 10+ Years experience.

Languages Known-English and Tamil

Essential:

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with problem solving approach.

• Excellent time management skills to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Leadership skills to effectively manage a diverse group of technicians/professionals.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks at a time.
• Knowledge on legal requirements related to Factories act, TN Factory rules
• Knowledge of Health, safety & environmental standards and laws.

Desirable :

• Internal audit certification, Lean Six Sigma & ISO management system certification would be an advantage.

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.

Role Purpose-

To lead and manage maintenance and operations of dyeing and utility equipment, including preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance. The role ensures safe, reliable, and efficient operations while driving energy conservation initiatives and meeting sustainability KPIs.

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