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• Lead the analysis, design, and implementation of industrial engineering solutions to optimize manufacturing and operational processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and cost savings using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Develop and implement optimized facility layouts, material flow, and workstations to enhance efficiency and safety.
• Utilize data analysis and simulation tools to model process changes and predict outcomes.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
• Manage industrial engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, quality, and supply chain, to implement engineering solutions.
• Train and mentor junior industrial engineers and operational staff on best practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in industrial engineering and manufacturing.
• Develop performance metrics and dashboards to track the effectiveness of implemented solutions.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with demonstrated experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred).
• Proficiency in process analysis, system design, and capacity planning.
• Experience with CAD software, simulation tools (e.g., Arena, AnyLogic), and project management software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a remote setting.

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The opportunity

A Team Member who works within team of professional level employees (typically entry or experienced level) and supervise some semi-skilled employees. Monitoring progress of capex/footprint project e.g. Construction project site, Major equipment installation, Commissioning and testing. Collaborating with the Real estate contractor’s team, Equipment supplier team to define work procedure with complying HSE as well as technical requirements.

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Job Title: Industrial Engineering Manager – Apparel Manufacturing Unit

Location: Jetapur, Near Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Experience Required: Minimum 12 years (with at least 3–5 years in a senior Industrial Engineering / Productivity Management role)

Industry: Apparel / Garment Manufacturing

Role Overview

The Industrial Engineering (IE) Manager will be responsible for driving efficiency, productivity, and process improvements across the apparel manufacturing unit. This role focuses on line balancing, methods engineering, cost optimization, and implementation of lean practices to ensure consistent achievement of production targets with optimum resource utilization. The IE Manager will work closely with the Production Head and Factory Manager to create a high-performance, cost-efficient, and quality-driven production environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Productivity & Line Balancing

• Develop and implement line layouts and operator allocations to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor line performance, identify bottlenecks, and deploy corrective measures.
• Drive improvements in SAM (Standard Allowed Minutes), SMV (Standard Minute Value), and machine utilization.

2. Process Optimization & Lean Implementation

• Conduct time and motion studies to identify productivity gaps.
• Introduce and sustain Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma practices across production.
• Standardize work methods and ensure smooth material flow across all operations.

3. Cost & Resource Efficiency

• Analyze production costs, labor utilization, and overheads to improve efficiency.
• Optimize manpower planning and machine allocation to reduce idle time and increase throughput.
• Drive fabric and trim consumption optimization with merchandising and sourcing teams.

4. Quality & Compliance Support

• Collaborate with the Quality team to integrate quality checkpoints within IE systems.
• Support defect analysis and rework reduction through process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with buyer requirements, safety standards, and statutory regulations.

5. Data Analytics & Reporting

• Maintain real-time IE dashboards for efficiency, productivity, and cost indicators.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly MIS reports on productivity, line efficiency, and KPI achievement.
• Benchmark factory performance against industry standards and drive continuous improvements.

6. Team Development & Capability Building

• Lead and mentor the Industrial Engineering team, supervisors, and work-study officers.
• Build capability in lean tools, methods engineering, and data-driven decision-making.
• Create a performance-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: B.Tech / B.E. (Industrial Engineering / Textile / Garment Technology) or equivalent. Diploma in IE or Apparel Manufacturing accepted for exceptional candidates.
• Experience: Minimum 12–15 years in apparel manufacturing with strong focus on IE, productivity improvement, and lean implementation.
• Proven track record of driving efficiency gains and achieving production KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of garment manufacturing processes, sewing operations, SMV calculations, work-study methods, and lean manufacturing systems.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma, ISO, and advanced IE tools is an advantage.
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to influence change.

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and specialty threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Following the acquisition of Texon and Rhenoflex, new Coats Footwear now has a complete range of footwear components to meet your needs, from heel counters to toe puffs and everything in-between. Through our technologically diverse product portfolio, we can cater to both current and future trends, setting new standards in the process, turning customer ideas into a reality and accelerating sustainability.

Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.

For more info, visit our website:

Role Title: Industrial Engineer

Role Purpose

• Ensure that standards of production and working methodology are maintained and improved to deliver best practices in efficiency and labour utilization.
• Identify opportunities to improve Indian operations in terms of throughput time, service, and productivity to achieve world-class performance.
• Support manufacturing and warehousing operations by creating and implementing clear, well-defined Industrial Engineering (IE) standards that drive continuous improvement.

Principal Accountabilities & Key Activities

Set & Manage Industrial Engineering Standards

• Ensure IE standards of production and working methodology are established as per work measurement studies to provide zero-base standards for every work center.
• Develop and apply IE standards on the manufacturing floor (dyehouse and final winding); identify, document, and communicate gaps with monthly reporting on headcount and allocations.
• Calculate Machine Hours (Mhrs) and Labour Hours (Lhrs) for all articles.
• Determine manning requirements based on log plans for all work centers and align them with zero-base standards.
• Assist in P15 compilation and strategy formulation to identify manning and capital expenditure requirements.
• Prepare monthly OHK reconciliation reports and narrow the gap between zero-base vs. actual.
• Generate GT reconciliation reports to compare system vs. standard consumption; monitor GKG revisions and performance.
• Develop timely and accurate KPI reports for manufacturing monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement to maximize output across manufacturing areas.
• Support other managers in adopting new methodologies and procedures.
• Train employees on correct working practices to ensure consistent performance excellence.
• Improve practices to reduce material consumption, wastage, and non-conformities.
• Roll out best practice IE and Lean Manufacturing concepts pan-India.
• Ensure effective inter-departmental communication to aid change management and implement manning allocations aligned with standards.
• Optimize machine layout for efficiency, ergonomics, and productivity.
• Establish SOPs for calculating IE standards, ensuring clarity and adoption by department managers.
• Use S&OP data to project machine requirements (OEE), headcount, OHK, and present findings at monthly OCM.

Drive & Manage Continuous Improvement Process

• Lead productivity and efficiency improvements using A3 charters, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) techniques, and DMAIC methodology.
• Drive quick wins, Kaizen projects, and LSS initiatives to achieve year-on-year targets.
• Manage new projects via Power Steering project management—from idea stage to full execution, with monthly monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure integrity of data used in plant-wide incentive schemes.

Activity Description

• Monitor attainment of the annual production plan.
• Identify internal factors affecting production output.
• Review and optimize working methods.
• Analyze production organization for improvements.
• Assess machine working time structure.
• Determine operation times (rate setting).
• Audit compliance of working norms among operators.
• Calculate machine and operator hour variations for future planning.
• Guide operator multi-skilling and training activities in collaboration with Training & Development.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential

• Graduate in Industrial/Production Engineering or related science-based discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience (with at least 3 years in time and motion study).
• Strong knowledge of:
• Time & Motion Studies, IMT/OMT, Element sheet workings.
• Dyesect reporting.
• SAP PP Module (Reporting).
• Power BI (Project creation & updating).
• Every Angle (Query creation).
• Lean Management techniques.
• Statistical tools & Minitab analysis.
• Different Coats threads, machine types, and running conditions.
• Experience in:
• Conducting risk assessments and JSAs (Job Safety Analysis).
• Value stream mapping.
• Project management.
• Team management (local legislation, worker routines, incentives, workload allocation).
• Factory-wide incentive schemes.
• Knowledge of Coats Health & Safety policies, SOPs, and operational standards.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools up to Black Belt/Master Black Belt level.

Desirable

• Professional certifications in Lean Six Sigma (BB/MBB).
• Experience in large-scale process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, influence, and train teams.
• High attention to detail with strong time management.
• Capable of creating and maintaining action plans to support key objectives.
• Proficiency in English (with interpretation and documentation translation abilities).

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.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of industrial engineering strategies and solutions that drive operational excellence globally.
• Analyze complex data sets to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and areas for process improvement in supply chain, manufacturing, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain detailed process documentation, including flowcharts, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions, ensuring they are accessible and utilized across distributed teams.
• Utilize simulation and modeling tools to test and validate proposed process changes before full-scale implementation.
• Implement and champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to reduce waste and improve quality.
• Collaborate closely with remote cross-functional teams, including operations managers, engineers, and supply chain specialists, to gather requirements and ensure buy-in for implemented solutions.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to monitor operational performance and identify areas requiring attention.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of remote industrial engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Research and recommend new technologies and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and automation in a remote context.
• Present findings, recommendations, and project updates to senior management through virtual meetings and detailed reports.

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or a related quantitative field. A Ph.D. is a strong plus.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in industrial engineering, with a significant focus on process optimization, systems analysis, and project management.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing remote teams effectively.
• Expert proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, simulation software (e.g., Arena, AnyLogic), and data analysis tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL).
• Strong understanding of supply chain management, manufacturing operations, and logistics principles.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent virtual communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to drive change and influence outcomes in a geographically dispersed organization.
• Familiarity with project management software and collaboration platforms (e.g., Jira, Asana, Slack, Teams).
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is highly desirable.

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and specialty threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Following the acquisition of Texon and Rhenoflex, new Coats Footwear now has a complete range of footwear components to meet your needs, from heel counters to toe puffs and everything in-between. Through our technologically diverse product portfolio, we can cater to both current and future trends, setting new standards in the process, turning customer ideas into a reality and accelerating sustainability.

Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.

For more info, visit our website:

Role Title: Industrial Engineer

Role Purpose

• Ensure that standards of production and working methodology are maintained and improved to deliver best practices in efficiency and labour utilization.
• Identify opportunities to improve Indian operations in terms of throughput time, service, and productivity to achieve world-class performance.
• Support manufacturing and warehousing operations by creating and implementing clear, well-defined Industrial Engineering (IE) standards that drive continuous improvement.

Principal Accountabilities & Key Activities

Set & Manage Industrial Engineering Standards

• Ensure IE standards of production and working methodology are established as per work measurement studies to provide zero-base standards for every work center.
• Develop and apply IE standards on the manufacturing floor (dyehouse and final winding); identify, document, and communicate gaps with monthly reporting on headcount and allocations.
• Calculate Machine Hours (Mhrs) and Labour Hours (Lhrs) for all articles.
• Determine manning requirements based on log plans for all work centers and align them with zero-base standards.
• Assist in P15 compilation and strategy formulation to identify manning and capital expenditure requirements.
• Prepare monthly OHK reconciliation reports and narrow the gap between zero-base vs. actual.
• Generate GT reconciliation reports to compare system vs. standard consumption; monitor GKG revisions and performance.
• Develop timely and accurate KPI reports for manufacturing monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement to maximize output across manufacturing areas.
• Support other managers in adopting new methodologies and procedures.
• Train employees on correct working practices to ensure consistent performance excellence.
• Improve practices to reduce material consumption, wastage, and non-conformities.
• Roll out best practice IE and Lean Manufacturing concepts pan-India.
• Ensure effective inter-departmental communication to aid change management and implement manning allocations aligned with standards.
• Optimize machine layout for efficiency, ergonomics, and productivity.
• Establish SOPs for calculating IE standards, ensuring clarity and adoption by department managers.
• Use S&OP data to project machine requirements (OEE), headcount, OHK, and present findings at monthly OCM.

Drive & Manage Continuous Improvement Process

• Lead productivity and efficiency improvements using A3 charters, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) techniques, and DMAIC methodology.
• Drive quick wins, Kaizen projects, and LSS initiatives to achieve year-on-year targets.
• Manage new projects via Power Steering project management—from idea stage to full execution, with monthly monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure integrity of data used in plant-wide incentive schemes.

Activity Description

• Monitor attainment of the annual production plan.
• Identify internal factors affecting production output.
• Review and optimize working methods.
• Analyze production organization for improvements.
• Assess machine working time structure.
• Determine operation times (rate setting).
• Audit compliance of working norms among operators.
• Calculate machine and operator hour variations for future planning.
• Guide operator multi-skilling and training activities in collaboration with Training & Development.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential

• Graduate in Industrial/Production Engineering or related science-based discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience (with at least 3 years in time and motion study).
• Strong knowledge of:
• Time & Motion Studies, IMT/OMT, Element sheet workings.
• Dyesect reporting.
• SAP PP Module (Reporting).
• Power BI (Project creation & updating).
• Every Angle (Query creation).
• Lean Management techniques.
• Statistical tools & Minitab analysis.
• Different Coats threads, machine types, and running conditions.
• Experience in:
• Conducting risk assessments and JSAs (Job Safety Analysis).
• Value stream mapping.
• Project management.
• Team management (local legislation, worker routines, incentives, workload allocation).
• Factory-wide incentive schemes.
• Knowledge of Coats Health & Safety policies, SOPs, and operational standards.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools up to Black Belt/Master Black Belt level.

Desirable

• Professional certifications in Lean Six Sigma (BB/MBB).
• Experience in large-scale process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, influence, and train teams.
• High attention to detail with strong time management.
• Capable of creating and maintaining action plans to support key objectives.
• Proficiency in English (with interpretation and documentation translation abilities).

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.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and specialty threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Following the acquisition of Texon and Rhenoflex, new Coats Footwear now has a complete range of footwear components to meet your needs, from heel counters to toe puffs and everything in-between. Through our technologically diverse product portfolio, we can cater to both current and future trends, setting new standards in the process, turning customer ideas into a reality and accelerating sustainability.

Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.

For more info, visit our website:

Role Title: Industrial Engineer

Role Purpose

• Ensure that standards of production and working methodology are maintained and improved to deliver best practices in efficiency and labour utilization.
• Identify opportunities to improve Indian operations in terms of throughput time, service, and productivity to achieve world-class performance.
• Support manufacturing and warehousing operations by creating and implementing clear, well-defined Industrial Engineering (IE) standards that drive continuous improvement.

Principal Accountabilities & Key Activities

Set & Manage Industrial Engineering Standards

• Ensure IE standards of production and working methodology are established as per work measurement studies to provide zero-base standards for every work center.
• Develop and apply IE standards on the manufacturing floor (dyehouse and final winding); identify, document, and communicate gaps with monthly reporting on headcount and allocations.
• Calculate Machine Hours (Mhrs) and Labour Hours (Lhrs) for all articles.
• Determine manning requirements based on log plans for all work centers and align them with zero-base standards.
• Assist in P15 compilation and strategy formulation to identify manning and capital expenditure requirements.
• Prepare monthly OHK reconciliation reports and narrow the gap between zero-base vs. actual.
• Generate GT reconciliation reports to compare system vs. standard consumption; monitor GKG revisions and performance.
• Develop timely and accurate KPI reports for manufacturing monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement to maximize output across manufacturing areas.
• Support other managers in adopting new methodologies and procedures.
• Train employees on correct working practices to ensure consistent performance excellence.
• Improve practices to reduce material consumption, wastage, and non-conformities.
• Roll out best practice IE and Lean Manufacturing concepts pan-India.
• Ensure effective inter-departmental communication to aid change management and implement manning allocations aligned with standards.
• Optimize machine layout for efficiency, ergonomics, and productivity.
• Establish SOPs for calculating IE standards, ensuring clarity and adoption by department managers.
• Use S&OP data to project machine requirements (OEE), headcount, OHK, and present findings at monthly OCM.

Drive & Manage Continuous Improvement Process

• Lead productivity and efficiency improvements using A3 charters, Lean Six Sigma (LSS) techniques, and DMAIC methodology.
• Drive quick wins, Kaizen projects, and LSS initiatives to achieve year-on-year targets.
• Manage new projects via Power Steering project management—from idea stage to full execution, with monthly monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure integrity of data used in plant-wide incentive schemes.

Activity Description

• Monitor attainment of the annual production plan.
• Identify internal factors affecting production output.
• Review and optimize working methods.
• Analyze production organization for improvements.
• Assess machine working time structure.
• Determine operation times (rate setting).
• Audit compliance of working norms among operators.
• Calculate machine and operator hour variations for future planning.
• Guide operator multi-skilling and training activities in collaboration with Training & Development.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience

Essential

• Graduate in Industrial/Production Engineering or related science-based discipline.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience (with at least 3 years in time and motion study).
• Strong knowledge of:
• Time & Motion Studies, IMT/OMT, Element sheet workings.
• Dyesect reporting.
• SAP PP Module (Reporting).
• Power BI (Project creation & updating).
• Every Angle (Query creation).
• Lean Management techniques.
• Statistical tools & Minitab analysis.
• Different Coats threads, machine types, and running conditions.
• Experience in:
• Conducting risk assessments and JSAs (Job Safety Analysis).
• Value stream mapping.
• Project management.
• Team management (local legislation, worker routines, incentives, workload allocation).
• Factory-wide incentive schemes.
• Knowledge of Coats Health & Safety policies, SOPs, and operational standards.
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma tools up to Black Belt/Master Black Belt level.

Desirable

• Professional certifications in Lean Six Sigma (BB/MBB).
• Experience in large-scale process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, influence, and train teams.
• High attention to detail with strong time management.
• Capable of creating and maintaining action plans to support key objectives.
• Proficiency in English (with interpretation and documentation translation abilities).

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.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.