Executive - Manufacturing

About the job

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials.

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

Coats Footwear

Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.

For more info, visit our website: www.coats.com

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Job Purpose

To efficiently manage spinning and twisting processes during the shift to ensure safe, sustainable, and productive operations. The role requires meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) such as utilization, efficiency, waste, OHK, grams/spindle, and energy consumption. This position emphasizes the optimal use of manpower, machinery, and energy, while ensuring adherence to SOPs, especially in handling Aramid and PP segment fibers and blends.

Key Result Areas

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety metrics (leading & lagging indicators, TaRA, MOC, MSA).
• Maintain 6S score for the assigned zone.
• Drive sustainability goals – energy consumption (KWh/kg) and waste reduction (%).
• Monitor and reduce customer complaints per 100 order lines (TUC).
• Achieve shift production as per plan.
• Meet and improve targets for utilization, efficiency, waste, OHK, grams/spindle, and energy consumption.
• Deliver productivity improvement projects (LSS, Kaizens, OPLs).
• Control attrition and absenteeism through engagement and morale-building initiatives.
• Lead employee engagement and motivation activities during shifts.

Qualifications & Competencies

Educational Background:

• B.E./B.Tech in Textile Technology, Chemistry, Textile Processing, Textile Chemistry, or Manmade Fibre Technology with 0–3 years of experience

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• Diploma in the above fields with 0–5 years of experience

Technical & Functional Skills:

• Practical knowledge of Spinning and Twisting processes
• Basic knowledge of SAP (preferred, not mandatory)
• Knowledge of maintenance, process conditions, and different fiber/filament types (preferred)
• Familiarity with Health & Safety, ISO standards, and internal audits

Behavioural Competencies:

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Language proficiency: English and Tamil
• Lean Six Sigma certification – Yellow/Green Belt (preferred, not mandatory)

About Coats

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse, collaborative environment where every team member thrives. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the textile industry and aspire to work with a global leader that combines rich heritage with forward-thinking practices — we welcome you to take the next step in your career with us.