Manager - Spinning

Job Title: Manager - Spinning
Location: Ambasamudram

Role Purpose:

To lead, manage, and optimize the end-to-end spinning operations, ensuring consistent yarn quality, maximum machine efficiency, cost control, safety compliance, and continuous improvement across the department.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Production & Operations Management

• Plan, organize, and control all spinning activities to achieve targeted RKM, CSP, U%, and other yarn quality KPIs.

• Ensure optimum machine utilization, running efficiency, and production per spindle.

• Monitor and control material flow from blow room to ring frame, including comber and speed frame operations.

• Ensure perfect implementation of mixing, bale management, and fibre selection based on customer requirements.

•  Maintain accurate shift planning and manpower allocation for smooth operations.

2. Quality Management

• Organize and conduct in-house training sessions for operators, Supervisors and staff.
•  Continuously monitor Uster reports, yarn testing, and in-process quality checks.
•  Ensure strict adherence to process parameters including TPI, draft settings, traveller selection, humidity levels, and waste management.
•  Analyse quality variances and implement corrective actions.
•  Coordinate closely with QA and Maintenance teams for quality assurance and complaint reduction.

3. Machine & Process Optimization

• Drive improvements in breakage rate, pneumafil suction, doffing time, and end-break reduction.
• Monitor machine performance (Card, draw frame, RSB, Speed Frame, Ring Frame, Auto Cone) and ensure timely interventions.
• Implement new technologies, automation tools, and process modernization to improve productivity.

4. People Management

• Lead and mentor shift supervisors, fitters, and operators.
• Conduct regular skill-based training (piecing techniques, machine settings, housekeeping, doffing).
• Ensure workforce discipline, motivation, and continuous performance improvement.

5. Maintenance Coordination

• Work with the Maintenance Manager to ensure preventive, predictive, and breakdown maintenance schedules.
• Ensure minimum downtime by coordinating for critical spares, consumables, and machine overhauls.

6. Cost & Waste Control

• Control hard waste, soft waste, and pneumafil waste, keeping within norms.
• Monitor energy consumption and collaborate on energy-saving initiatives.
• Drive cost-effective operation through process optimization and reduced material wastage.

Education, Qualifications and Experience**:**

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Technology or related field.
• Minimum 8 to 15 years’ experience in spinning, full process knowledge.
• Good experience into team handling and KPI management.

Desirable**:**

• PG / MBA / Certifications.
• Export/customer exposure.
• Advanced Training Capability ERP, Lean Six Sigma.

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.