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 speciality 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.
Headquartered in the UK, Coats* connects talent, textiles, and technology to make a better and more sustainable world.
For more info, visit our website: www.coats.com
Role Purpose:
- To ensure the units support the continuous improvement process to deliver sustainable and increased productivity.
- To ensure that all IE activities are maintained to recognised levels of best practice to deliver world class performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive and support Kaizen and continuous improvement activities on the shop floor.
- Identify waste and improve processes using Lean and IE tools.
- Analyse key performance data (productivity, efficiency, OTIF, WIP) to support decisions.
- Improve workflows, layouts, and manpower utilization.
- Support problem solving and root cause analysis to close performance gaps.
- Ensure improvements follow safety standards and standard work.
- Lead and support Kaizen initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and cost.
- Identify waste and improvement opportunities using Lean tools (VSM, 5S/6S, Standard Work, SMED, etc.).
- Facilitate continuous improvement workshops and cross-functional improvement projects.
- Analyse workflows and layouts to optimize manpower utilization, space, and material flow.
- Analyse operational KPIs including productivity, OTIF, efficiency, and WIP.
- Prepare performance reports and dashboards for management review.
- Support root cause analysis and development of corrective and preventive actions.
- Use data and analysis to support decision-making and improvement actions.
- Engage operators and supervisors in improvement activities and Kaizen events.
- Provide CI coaching and guidance to shopfloor teams.
- Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture within all improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Professional graduate Bsc in the area of industrial engineering/management or similar areas.
- Superior Communication abilities.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- From 0 to 2-year experience in a similar area.
- PC skills, especially in MS and spreadsheet applications.
- Knowledge or qualification in Lean Management Techniques.
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.
