Assistant Manager - Finishing

Coats Group plc; India; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Coats Group plc seeks an Assistant Manager for Finishing at Ambasamudram to lead the finishing, coating, and daily production planning. You will manage people, drive KPI achievement, maintain safety and quality, and coordinate with Supply Chain, Maintenance and HR for timely performance.

The role requires 7+ years in textile finishing with strong SAP and HSE knowledge, and leadership capabilities to mentor a team across shifts.

Qualifications

• Engineering/postgraduate in Textile Technology or related field with strong knowledge of finishing operations.
• Excellent communication, team leadership and motivation skills are essential.
• Proficiency in SAP and adherence to HSE regulations is expected.

Responsibilities

• Drive health, safety and EHS performance with audits and incident investigations.
• Ensure operational excellence: manpower optimization, KPI achievement, lead time ≤24 hrs, OEE improvements.
• Oversee processes, maintenance, quality, trials, DOE and innovation projects.
• Prepare SOPs, training, certification and competency development.
• Monitor costs, waste, energy and resources; manage administrative tasks and shifts.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Maintenance and HR for planning and delivery.
• Review complaints, CAPA and process changes; act as Manager in PM Manager’s absence.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Motivation

Safety awareness

Education

Textile Engineering / Related field

B.Tech Textile preferred

Tools

SAP

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Job Title: Assistant Manager - Finishing
Location:Ambasamudram

Role Purpose:

• To handle the Finishing Consumer department including Polishing, Finishing Consumer threads. To handle the Production, daily planning, Quality approval, people management and focus on Department KPIs.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Drive Health, Safety & EHS performance (SSB, TaRA, MOC, MSA, BBS, audits, incident investigations).
• Ensure operational excellence: manpower optimization, KPI achievement, lead time ≤24 hrs, OEE and productivity improvements.
• Oversee process, maintenance, and quality activities; conduct trials, DOE, and innovation projects.
• Prepare and implement SOPs, training, certification, and competency development.
• Monitor cost, waste, sustainability & resources (energy, water, waste %, TUC, rejections).
• Handle administration & people management: shifts, leave, IR, recruitment, training, absenteeism.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Maintenance, and HR for planning, delivery, and performance.
• Review and close complaints, CAPA, and process changes.
• Act as Manager in PM Manager’s absence and maintain overall departmental governance.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Engineering/Postgraduate in Textile Technology/Chemistry/Processing with 7+ years’ experience (5 years shift executive, 2 years general shift); B.Tech Textile preferred.
• Strong expertise in finishing & coating operations (bonding, stretching, fusible, UV, non‑wick, tea bag processing, optic fibre cabling, winding & packing).
• Sound knowledge of finishing machines, safety, and quality systems.
• Proficient in SAP and HSE regulations.
• Excellent communication, team leadership, and motivation skills.
• Industry exposure with RM/D&C/PM suppliers and associations.
• ISO/GRS/GOTS/IATF/BRC internal auditor, LSS Green Belt, and chemical safety (MSDS, ZDHC, Oekotex) knowledge preferred.

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.