Date: 16 Sept 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, Workplace, 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.

📌 Assistant Manager (India)
🏢 Coats Group
📍 India