Assistant Manager - Finishing

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.
• Manage audits & systems: ISO 9001/14001/45001, GRS, GOTS, IATF, BRC, customer & external audits.
• 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.
• Languages: Tamil, English.

Desirable:

• 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.