Manager - Utilities & EHS Global

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Date: 14 Oct 2026

Location: LK

Company: Coats

Manager - Utilities & EHS, Global  

Location: Horana, Sri Lanka

 

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

 

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and specialty threads.

 

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

 

Role Purpose

 

Reporting to the Senior Group Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in optimising utility systems, improving environmental performance, supporting safety engineering programs, and accelerating decarbonisation efforts across manufacturing sites worldwide.

 

 

What You'll Do

  • Lead global initiatives to optimise water treatment, wastewater treatment, recycling, and utility performance.
  • Support environmental compliance programs, including ZDHC requirements.
  • Develop and implement engineering controls and safety standards for utilities and environmental systems.
  • Identify and drive sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction projects.
  • Partner with manufacturing, engineering, sustainability, procurement, and H&S teams globally.
  • Analyse environmental and energy data using EMS and Power BI to generate actionable insights.
  • Develop dashboards, KPIs, and performance monitoring systems to support global sustainability goals.
  • Evaluate machinery and utility systems to identify decarbonisation opportunities and improve energy performance.
  • Deliver technical training and capability-building programs for site teams worldwide.

 

Who you are

  • Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering.
  • 5-8 years of experience in utilities management, maintenance, environmental management, or related technical disciplines.
  • Hands-on experience in WTP and ETP operations and optimisation.
  • Familiarity with Energy Management Systems (EMS) and energy auditing.
  • Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and requirements.
  • Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Ability to work effectively within a global matrix environment.
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 30% of the year.

 

What Will Set You Apart

  • Understanding of sustainability strategies and decarbonisation initiatives.
  • Knowledge of ISO 12100 and machine safety standards.
  • Experience developing global standards, SOPs, and technical frameworks.
  • Exposure to environmental compliance programs and sustainability reporting.
  • Experience working across multiple manufacturing sites and geographies.

 

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. 

 

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.