Date: 20 Jul 2026

Location: IN

Company: Coats

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Quality
Location: Ambasamudram

Role Purpose:

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

Principal Accountabilities:

- 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.

- 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.

- Staff Management and Training

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

- 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.

- 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.

- 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 setting 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.

📌 Assistant Manager (India)
🏢 Coats Group
📍 India