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Senior Executive, Colour Systems (BD) @ J&P Coats Ltd

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<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u>Role Purpose:<br></u><br></strong></p> <p>Take professional responsibility for the effectiveness and performance of Color Systems, including color improvement, recipe management, feedback, and BRD/BRI. Act as the technical owner driving RFT/CQ performance, reducing reprocessing and color failures.Support Dyehouse quality and productivity targets through strong color system performance.</p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><u>Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities<br><br></u></strong></p> <p><strong>Color Development, Recipe Management &amp; System Effectiveness</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Take professional responsibility for the effectiveness of color development, recipe management, feedback, and pre‑screening processes.</li> <li>Drive accurate shade development and recipe optimization to meet customer standards and bulk production capability.</li> <li>Maintain, review, and improve color databases, recipes, and system records to ensure correct and effective application in bulk production.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Shade Evaluation &amp; Quality Support</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Drive right‑first‑time color performance through disciplined shade evaluation and effective lab‑to‑bulk coordination.</li> <li>Lead technical analysis of color‑related failures using WFT, system data, and bulk feedback.</li> <li>Define and follow up corrective and preventive actions for color‑related failures.</li> <li>Ensure bulk feedback is systematically translated into Lab practices, recipe rules, and color system improvements.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Color System Rules, Standards &amp; Technical Governance</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Own and continuously improve color system rules, including dye‑class logic, chemical rules, and calibration principles.</li> <li>Ensure color system configurations and working methods are aligned with current Dyehouse production realities and global standards.</li> <li>Act as the technical reference for color system methodologies and rule application</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Continuous Improvement &amp; Annual Action Planning</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Develop and execute annual Color improvement actions aligned with Dyehouse and Quality improvement plans.</li> <li>Identify recurring color and recipe failure patterns and drive preventive improvement actions.</li> <li>Lead or participate in continuous improvement projects to improve CMC performance and improve bulk stability.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Systems Operation, Data Analysis &amp; IT / Vendor Interface</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Act as the technical focal point for color systems operation, coordinating with IT, software providers, and system vendors.</li> <li>Ensure stable operation and continuous improvement of Autolab, Sedomaster, Lawer and related systems.</li> <li>Analyze system and performance data and provide technical conclusions and improvement proposals to the Associate Dyehouse Manager.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Quality Assurance &amp; Compliance</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Ensure color system activities comply with Coats standards, SOPs, and customer specifications.</li> <li> Support internal and external audits related to color systems, traceability, and system data accuracy.</li> <li>Work closely with QA and production teams to reduce I‑COM, customer complaints, and color‑related non‑conformities.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Health, Safety &amp; Environmental Awareness</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Ensure color system practices and technical rules comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.</li> <li>Consider HSE and sustainability factors when developing or modifying color system rules and laboratory practices.</li> <li>Support safe chemical usage and resource efficiency through improved system design and standardization.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Learning &amp; Capability Development</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>Act as the technical authority for Color Systems within the Dyehouse.</li> <li>Provide coaching and technical guidance to Pre‑screening teams.</li> <li>Capture and share best practices to ensure consistent execution and continuous improvemen</li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Education, Qualifications and Experience</strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">(Include skills and competencies required to perform the role competently)<br><br></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Essential:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">A graduate in Textile Technology / Chemical Engineering / M. Sc. in Chemistry</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Minimum of 5 years working experience in equivalent environment.</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Excellent communication skills, proficient in English</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Dyeing variables and their impact on laboratory and dyehouse performance</li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Desriable:</strong></p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><br>Knowledge and understanding of:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Colour Physics – Level 2</li> <li>Basic dyeing processes and color chemistry</li> <li>Shade matching techniques and color evaluation methods</li> <li>Dyes, chemicals, and their applications</li> <li>Quality standards and SOPs</li> <li>Basic understanding of lab equipment and testing methods</li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Skills &amp; Abilities</strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Team leadership capability</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Time management skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Train-the trainer capability</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">High level of attention to detail</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Results oriented</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Highly developed analytical skills</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools</li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">LSS GB</li> </ul>

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