Assistant Manager - Quality

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Quality
Location: Ambasamudram

Role Purpose:

Overseeing all quality-related operations inclusive of S&T of Ambas site.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Responsibility

• Responsible for Health and Safety aspects related to the Quality Assurance (QA) Department inclusive of Spinning & Twisting – Ambas plant.
• Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of EMS (Environmental Management System) & OH&S (Occupational Health & Safety) as per standards.

2. QA Operations and Oversight

• Responsible for all QA operations of S&T Ambas plant.
• Frame and install the TQM (Total Quality Management Systems) S&T of Ambas.
• Supervise calibration and maintenance of testing instruments in the QA lab.
• Monitor testing of all finished goods, analyse trends, and initiate corrective/improvement actions.
• Suggest and assist Manufacturing team for choosing the right type of process machines during modernizing or expansion, new venture creation.

3. Staff Management and Training

• Identify training needs and provide relevant training for QA personnel.
• Responsible for recruitment and onboarding of QA team members.

4. Material Inspection and Product Quality

• To establish Inspection system in consultation with India Quality Head and Global excellence team.
• Authority to withhold/freeze non-conforming materials at receiving, in-process, or final stages of S&T Ambas plant.
• Review of specifications and quality plans for raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products.

5. Certification and Compliance

• To obtain defined Management system certifications, product certifications for overall Coats.
• Team leader S&T for BRCGS; responsible for:

• • Identifying Critical Control Measures (CCMs)
  • Implementing and monitoring BRCGS and PRPs
  • Serving as Product Recall Coordinator
• Follow-up authority for the following certifications:

• • IMS Certification.
  • OEKO-TEX, UL, GOTS, GRS, BIS certifications.

6. Customer Engagement and Complaints Handling

• Handle customer complaints and initiate corrective and preventive actions.
• One of the coordinators for customer visits, audits, and self-assessments.
• Audit lead is assigned to the respective segment head (HR, Environment, Safety).
• Address global queries and provide reports as required.

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Any Graduate or Postgraduate in textiles.
• Minimum 5 years in management / 10 years of textiles shop floor experience in textiles, of which minimum 3 years in QA would be added advantage.
• Exposure to change management processes / Audit & certification experience.
• Exposure to lab testing and inspections.
• Minimum exposure to Garment manufacturing.

Desirable:

• Time Management.
• Planning and Organizing.
• Operations Systems Knowledge.
• Problem solving techniques.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Green belt.

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.