Executive - Manufacturing (Maintenance)

Job Title: Executive – Manufacturing (Maintenance )
Location: Ambasamudram

Role Purpose:

To supervise and coordinate day-to-day mechanical and electrical maintenance activities in the spinning mill, ensuring safe machine operation, minimum breakdowns, maximum machine availability, and timely completion of preventive maintenance.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Breakdown Maintenance 

• Attend machine breakdowns immediately and restore equipment at the earliest possible time. 

• Identify the cause of breakdown and carry out corrective action. 

• Escalate major and repeated breakdowns to the Maintenance Engineer/HOD. 

• Record breakdown details, repair time and action taken. 

• Monitor repeated failures and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA). 

2. Preventive Maintenance 

• Execute daily, weekly and monthly preventive maintenance activities as per schedule. 

• Ensure machines are properly inspected, lubricated, adjusted and maintained. 

• Check critical components and identify potential failures before breakdown. 

• Ensure PM work is completed within the planned time. 

• Maintain machine maintenance history and records. 

3. Spinning Machinery Supervise maintenance activities in: 

• Blow Room 

• Carding 

• Drawing 

• Comber 

• Simplex 

• Ring Frames 

• Auto Coner 

• TFO / Twisting equipment, where applicable 

• Humidification and other associated equipment 

4. Shift Management 

• Take charge of maintenance activities during the assigned shift. 

• Allocate fitters, electricians and technicians according to machine priorities. 

• Ensure proper shift handover and communicate pending jobs. 

• Monitor machine stoppages and maintenance response time. 

• Coordinate closely with Production Supervisors. 

5. Safety 

• Ensure all maintenance work is carried out safely and as per SOP. 

• Follow LOTO and electrical safety procedures. 

• Ensure proper use of PPE by maintenance personnel. 

• Check machine guards, interlocks and emergency-stop systems. 

• Report unsafe conditions, near misses and incidents immediately. 

• Never permit unauthorized maintenance work. 

6. Spare Parts & Tools 

• Ensure required spares and tools are available before starting major jobs. 

• Monitor consumption of critical spares. 

• Maintain proper control of tools issued to the maintenance team. 

• Identify worn-out/critical components and inform the Maintenance Engineer. 

7. Machine Improvement 

• Identify opportunities to improve machine reliability and productivity. 

• Participate in Kaizen, TPM, 5S and cost-saving activities. 

• Suggest modifications to reduce breakdowns, energy consumption and maintenance costs. 

• Support trials and improvements for new machines/components. 

8. Team Supervision 

• Guide and supervise fitters, electricians and technicians. 

• Monitor work quality and discipline. 

• Provide on-the-job technical training. 

• Ensure manpower is properly utilized during each shift. 

• Develop multi-skilled technicians through practical training. 

9. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) 

• Machine availability % 

• Breakdown frequency and breakdown hours 

• MTTR – Mean Time To Repair 

• MTBF – Mean Time Between Failures 

• Preventive maintenance compliance % 

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in Textile Technology or related engineering discipline. 

• Relevant technical knowledge of textile spinning machinery. 

• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, motors, drives, sensors and pneumatic systems is preferred. 


• 3-6 years of relevant experience in textile spinning mill maintenance, depending on qualification and responsibility. 


• Experience in Ring Frame, Blow Room, Carding, Drawing, Comber, Simplex and Auto Coner maintenance is preferred. 

Desirable:

• Good troubleshooting ability. 

• Knowledge of preventive and breakdown maintenance. 

• Leadership and manpower handling. 

• Good coordination with Production and other departments. 

• Safety awareness. 

• Basic RCA and problem-solving skills. 

• Good documentation and reporting. 

• Ability to work in shifts. 

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.