Assistant Manager, Laboratory

Job description

Assistant Manager, Laboratory Location: Ho Chi Minh 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. Role Purpose: Deliver required DTM/Sample service and satisfy external customer expectation enabling good conversion of samples to bulk orders while optimizing dye-lab operations resources. Deliver good promotion to bulk production in terms of Color quality and fastness performance Effective communication among all stakeholders within the organization in the management of various dye-lab activity primarily pertaining to customer sample requests. What you will do (Key Responsibilities): Safety & Housekeeping: Ensure all company Health & Safety policy and regulations are strictly implemented and satisfied Establish and maintain high level of Health and safety mindset/culture within own area of responsibility Create and maintain a world-class working environment with strong 5S practices, professional appearance, and safety best practices Laboratory operational Ensure all SOPs/W.Is are reviewed/updated/followed correctly. Ensure laboratory operational KPIs are met and continuously improved, including: Attempt per shade, Samples lead time, Lot per machine per day, sample rejection rate and Color quality promote to bulk Work with maintenance to identify and correct poorly performing machinery. Control the laboratory working hour per output Manage effectively the communication between Sales & Marketing, customers and the laboratory Recommend, agree and implement improvements to the process flow with a view to making the colour sampling service more competitive. Discipline: Monitor and evaluate the performance of subordinates. Ensure working hour regulations are strictly followed Conduct Performance Review yearly with Subordinates. Who you are (Requirements): University graduate – preferably textile, chemical or engineering field Good management of people, able to get the best out of all the team Good technical knowledge of dyeing methods, dyestuffs and auxiliary chemicals Ability to communicate fluently in English Ability to present reports in a clear and concise fashion Ability to manage and prioritize own workload. Ability to work in a systemised methodical manner. Data analysis basic skills Having experience in textile dyeing, colorist is a big advantage 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.