Hybrid Executive - Quality (IN) chez Coats Group plc | Coats

Role - Executive - Quality
Location: Ambas, India

Role Purpose

• Coordinate and learn from brands (e.g., Decathlon, H&M, Bestseller, Target, M&S, etc.).

• Understand and implement KPI’s, Customer Specific Requirements (CSR), brand-specific reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly), inspection systems, and third-party lab testing.

• Deploy customer requirements and ensure compliance with brand-specific systems.

• Prepare and monitor Process FMEA, Product FMEA, CCP, and CCP action plans with manufacturing teams.

• Ensure deployment and progress monitoring of Seven Fundamental Quality Tools and Five Quality Core Tools.

• Coordinate QMS certification process at Ambas site (ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, OEKO TEX Standard 100, BRC Issue 06, GOTS & GRS), and support other sites in India.

• Handle purchase requests and bill payments.

• Conduct training for FMEA, CCP, quality tools, and refresher sessions for new recruits and existing manufacturing teams.

• Manage customer compliance requirements and act as a brand management representative.

• Oversee internal audits (scheduling, verification, and closure of non-conformance).

• Coordinate external audit non-conformance closures.

Principal Accountabilities & Key Activities

• Creation and updation of manuals for Ambas site and QAD.

• Coordinate certification processes with relevant departments.

• Act as Internal Auditor for ISO 9001:2015 and BRC.

• Serve as 6S Auditor for Ambas departments.

• Core member of HACCP team.

• Ensure safety compliance in working areas.

• Plan and execute internal audit schedules.

• Coordinate Management Review meetings and circulate minutes.

• Update quality trend boards (weekly, monthly, quarterly).

• Circulate reports to concerned departments and brands.

• Update/create SOPs as needed.

• Correct product specifications as per QA advice.

• Train manufacturing teams on brand requirements.

• Assign and monitor training for QA operators.

• Improve adoption rate of brand queries.

• Send product safety reports to customers.

• Conduct 6S audits regularly.

• Ensure knowledge and implementation of:

  • Energy/resource conservation practices

  • Waste management systems

  • Environmental plan objectives (Air, Waste management system plan)

• Review and update FMEA, CCP, QC tools, QA core tools, environmental aspects, and safety hazards upon process changes.

• Manage internal calibration for manufacturing equipment.

Skills & Competencies

Internal (Core Skills):

• Collaboration and teamwork

• Communication and problem-solving

• Innovation and creativity

• Lean Six Sigma knowledge

• Proficiency in QA & QC tools

External (Customer-Facing Skills):

• Documentation and reporting

• Explaining technical details simply

• Creativity and customer service

• Lean Six Sigma application

Education, Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Graduate in Textile

• 3–5 years’ experience in garment manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing processes

• Proficiency in:

  • ISO management systems

  • Seven Quality Tools and Five Quality Core Tools

  • Outlook, MS Word, Excel, Dashboard, PowerPoint, SAP

• Good communication skills (written & verbal) in Tamil and English

• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Desirable:

• 3+ years of relevant garment manufacturing experience

• Skills in:

  • Time Management

  • Planning & Organizing

  • Problem Solving Techniques

  • Presentation & Innovation

  • Creativity and Customer Service

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