Executive

Coats Group plc; India; On-site; INR 750,000 - 1,050,000; Full time

Job summary

Coats Group plc seeks an Executive – Engineer to supervise daily shift maintenance of thread dyeing and finishing lines in Ambasamudram, India. You will oversee machinery, utilities, electrical systems, and automation to maximize uptime.

The role requires 5+ years in textile maintenance, experience with HT/LT systems, drives and TPM/Lean/Six Sigma. You will lead RCA/CAPA activities and collaborate across production, quality and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics engineering required.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in Textile/Thread Dyeing/Yarn Dyeing or Process Manufacturing.
• Experience in shift maintenance operations and troubleshooting industrial equipment.
• Exposure to HT/LT systems, motors, drives, automation and utility equipment.
• Experience with SEDO Controllers, Lawer Machines, and Technorama Systems.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools.
• Experience in ESG software and energy monitoring systems.
• Electrical safety certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and allocate maintenance manpower for shift activities to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Attend and resolve equipment breakdowns within targeted response times.
• Perform RCA for recurring failures and implement CAPA.
• Monitor maintenance history and breakdown trends for analysis and improvement.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans to improve reliability.
• Support KPI achievement for MTTR, MTBF, machine availability, and downtime reduction.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Utility, and Engineering teams.
• Support installation, commissioning, modification, and improvement projects.
• Monitor energy consumption and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Ensure efficient operation of power, water, compressed air, and process utilities.

Skills

Shift maintenance operations

Root Cause Analysis

CAPA

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Energy monitoring

ESG software

Electrical safety

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

TPM

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electrical & Electronics engineering

Tools

SEDO Controllers

Lawer Machines

Technorama Systems

ESG software

Job description

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Job Title: Executive – Engineer
Location:Ambasamudram

Role Purpose:

As an Executive - Engineering, responsible for overseeing daily shift maintenance activities in Thread Dyeing& Finishingoperations.

Manage the operation and maintenance of thread dyeing& finishingmachinery, utility systems, electrical equipment, and automation systems to ensure maximum equipment availability and minimum downtime.

Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment through preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance practice.

Principal Accountabilities:

Key Result Area

• Plan and allocate maintenance manpower effectively for shift activities to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Attend and resolve equipment breakdowns within targeted response times.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring failures and implement Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
• Monitor machine breakdown trends and maintain maintenance history records for analysis and improvement.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Support achievement of maintenance KPIs including MTTR, MTBF, machine availability, and downtime reduction.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Utility, and Engineering teams to ensure smooth shift operations.
• Support installation, commissioning, modification, and improvement projects related to thread dyeing& finishingoperations.
• MonitorlowRightFirstTimemachinesand support initiatives to improve RFT percentage.
• Review utility consumption and identify opportunities for operational improvements.
• Monitor compressor performance and optimize compressed air consumption.
• Review daily energy consumption using ESG monitoring systems.
• Identify and implement energy conservation opportunities.
• Support sustainability initiatives and reduction of utility operating costs.
• Ensure efficient operation of power, water, compressed air, and process utility systems.

Spares

• Maintain adequate inventory of critical spare parts to avoid production downtime.
• Identify high consumption spares and conduct RCA to reduce repeat failures.
• Ensure timely procurement and replenishment of critical maintenance parts.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels through effective spare management practices.

Safety

• Ensure implementation and sustainability of 6S standards in all maintenance work areas.
• Follow and enforce electrical safety procedures and LOTO requirements.
• Participate in safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies and statutory requirements.

Education, Qualifications and Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or electrical & Electronics engineering.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in Textile, Thread Dyeing, Yarn Dyeing, or Process Manufacturing industries.
• Experience in shift maintenance operations and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Exposure to HT/LT systems, motors, drives, automation, and utility equipment.
• Experience with SEDO Controllers, Lawer Machines, and Technorama Systems.
• Knowledge of TPM, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma tools.
• Experience in ESG software and energy monitoring systems.
• Electrical safety certifications will be an added advantage.