Executive - Manufacturing (Maintenance)

Coats Group plc; Tirunelveli; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Coats Group plc is seeking an Executive – Manufacturing (Maintenance) for its Ambasamudram operations. The role ensures safe operation, high machine availability and timely preventive maintenance across spinning processes.

The candidate will supervise maintenance teams across Blow Room, Carding, Drawing, Ring Frames and related equipment, coordinate with Production, and drive Kaizen and TPM activities to reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Textile Technology or related engineering.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in textile spinning mill maintenance.
• Experience in Ring Frame, Blow Room, Carding, Drawing, Comber, Simplex and Auto Coner maintenance preferred.
• Good troubleshooting ability and knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Leadership and manpower handling; ability to work in shifts.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day mechanical and electrical maintenance activities in the spinning mill.
• Attend machine breakdowns immediately and restore equipment at the earliest.
• Record breakdown details, repair time and action taken; monitor RCA for recurring faults.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Mechanical

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's in Textile Technology

Tools

Electrical drives knowledge

Pneumatic systems

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Job Title: Executive – Manufacturing (Maintenance )
Location:Ambasamudram

Role Purpose:

To supervise and coordinate day-to-day mechanical and electrical maintenance activities in the spinning mill, ensuring safe machine operation, minimum breakdowns, maximum machine availability, and timely completion of preventive maintenance.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Breakdown Maintenance
• Attend machine breakdowns immediately and restore equipment at the earliest possible time.
• Identify the cause of breakdown and carry out corrective action.
• Escalate major and repeated breakdowns to the Maintenance Engineer/HOD.
• Record breakdown details, repair time and action taken.
• Monitor repeated failures and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Preventive Maintenance
• Execute daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance activities as per schedule.
• Ensure machines are properly inspected, lubricated, adjusted and maintained.
• Check critical components and identify potential failures before breakdown.
• Ensure PM work is completed within the planned time.
• Maintain machine maintenance history and records.
• Spinning Machinery Supervise maintenance activities in:
• Blow Room
• Carding
• Drawing
• Comber
• Simplex
• Ring Frames
• Auto Coner
• TFO / Twisting equipment, where applicable
• Humidification and other associated equipment
• Shift Management
• Take charge of maintenance activities during the assigned shift.
• Allocate fitters, electricians and technicians according to machine priorities.
• Ensure proper shift handover and communicate pending jobs.
• Monitor machine stoppages and maintenance response time.
• Coordinate closely with Production Supervisors.
• Safety
• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely and as per SOP.
• Follow LOTO and electrical safety procedures.
• Ensure proper use of PPE by maintenance personnel.
• Check machine guards, interlocks and emergency-stop systems.
• Report unsafe conditions, near misses and incidents immediately.
• Never permit unauthorized maintenance work.
• Spare Parts & Tools
• Ensure required spares and tools are available before starting major jobs.
• Monitor consumption of critical spares.
• Maintain proper control of tools issued to the maintenance team.
• Identify worn-out/critical components and inform the Maintenance Engineer.
• Machine Improvement
• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and productivity.
• Participate in Kaizen, TPM, 5S and cost‑saving activities.
• Suggest modifications to reduce breakdowns, energy consumption and maintenance costs.
• Support trials and improvements for new machines/components.
• Team Supervision
• Guide and supervise fitters, electricians and technicians.
• Monitor work quality and discipline.
• Provide on‑the‑job technical training.
• Ensure manpower is properly utilized during each shift.
• Develop multi‑skilled technicians through practical training.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Machine availability %
• Breakdown frequency and breakdown hours
• MTBF – Mean Time Between Failures
• Preventive maintenance compliance %

Education, Qualifications and Experience :

• Bachelor’s in Textile Technology or related engineering discipline.
• Relevant technical knowledge of textile spinning machinery.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors and pneumatic systems is preferred.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in textile spinning mill maintenance, depending on qualification and responsibility.
• Experience in Ring Frame, Blow Room, Carding, Drawing, Comber, Simplex and Auto Coner maintenance is preferred.
• Good troubleshooting ability.
• Knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance.
• Leadership and manpower handling.
• Good coordination with Production and other departments.
• Safety awareness.
• Basic RCA and problem‑solving skills.
• Good documentation and reporting.
• Ability to work in shifts.

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.