About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style=""><strong>Job Description</strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style=""><strong>Role Purpose:</strong> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style="">Overall accountability of Manufacturing and Management of site operations with a view to maintaining product quality, delivery of optimum customer service, cost reductions and overall safety for site employees through leadership, training and development of the factory team.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style=""><strong>Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities:</strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Robust implementation of the Coats Health and Safety management system through education, training and leadership of the factory team. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">In consultation with the Engineering / Admin / HR Manager ensure local regularity compliance to the local legislation for environmental and operational practices. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">In consultation with the MFG Director ensure relevant operational targets are set and supported by a dynamic action plan that underpins the key result areas. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Delivery of the company agreed manufacturing targets for productivity, quality and lead time through continual improvement of the manufacturing process and development of the team. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Ensure cost control targets are set from a zero base with action plans maintained to minimise waste across the plant. This includes both process waste and energy waste. Promote factory wide employee engagement across all levels through information sharing, team development, reward and recognition programs in consultation with HR/IR personnel. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Train, coach and mentor subordinates with a view to making recommendations for succession plans at plant level </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Act as a role model for the role out and implementation of the Coats goals and principles ensuring that the wider team understand and can translate the key messages into actions. </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Play the role of QRM for the ISO systems, ensure all gaps and NC are closed in advance of recertification </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Ensure that the CRSL is adhered to and that correct protocols are followed for the introduction of new products into the plant to ensure no contravention of the CRSL </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Train, coach and mentor subordinates with a view to making recommendations for succession plans at plant level </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Act as a role model for the role out and implementation of the Coats goals and principles ensuring that the wider team understand and can translate the key messages into actions</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style=""><strong>Knowledge and understanding of: </strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Quality management systems [ISO]</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Coats Technology (Thread basics, wet processing, factory engineering)</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Coats H&S Policy and local SHE and employment legislation / standards</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Coats Sustainability Policy and local legislation on environmental issues </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">SAP / Every Angle </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Working understanding of Lean Tools & Techniques </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Working understanding of Six Sigma advantageous </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Power Steering (project loading and updating, report generation) </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm"><span style=""><strong>Experience : </strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Graduate calibre or similar through either experience / vocational qualification in the field of science, textile or engineering </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Minimum 5 years management / supervisory experience </span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Exposure to change management processes</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"><span style="">Previous experience of textile colouration advantageous</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm"> </p> <p><span style="">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.</span></p> <p><span style="">Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.</span></p>