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.