Assistant Manager- Engineering

🗓️ Posted 2026-08-01 India Permanent Engineering

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About the Company

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 speciality 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. Ensure full compliance with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards and legal requirements. Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to statutory regulations, including the Factories Act and TN Factory Rules. Manage preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance activities for dyeing machines and utility equipment (Air Compressors, Chillers, Boilers, Heat Recovery Systems, ETP/STP/ZLD). Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and machine performance. Drive continuous improvement in reliability metrics such as MTBF and MTTR. Analyze weekly and monthly performance metrics (breakdowns, MTBF, MTTR) and track action plans. Drive improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), including utilization, efficiency, and right-first-time performance. Monitor and reduce waste associated with maintenance-related issues. Track and improve energy consumption (kWh/kg) and water consumption (L/kg). Identify gaps, implement conservation initiatives, and drive sustainability improvements aligned with organizational KPIs. Implement SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) module effectively and ensure adherence to preventi

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 10+ Years experience.
  • Languages Known- English and Tamil
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with problem solving approach.
  • Excellent time management skills to ensure project deadlines are met.
  • Leadership skills to effectively manage a diverse group of technicians/professionals.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks at a time.
  • Knowledge on legal requirements related to Factories act, TN Factory rules
  • Knowledge of Health, safety & environmental standards and laws.
  • Internal audit certification, Lean Six Sigma & ISO management system certification would be an advantage.