Role & responsibilities

Greenfield Project Execution & Plant Setup

• Lead end-to-end plant establishment: land development, layout finalization, civil construction, utilities, and statutory

approvals.

• Ensure project delivery within budget, timeline, and scope (CAPEX control is critical).

• Drive equipment selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning aligned with Honda standards.

• Develop future-ready plant layout (lean flow, scalability, automation readiness).

• Coordinate with corporate, consultants, and Honda stakeholders during project phases

Customer Alignment (Honda) Strategic Accountability

• Act as the primary interface with Honda for project readiness and operations.

• Ensure strict adherence to Honda’s QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) expectations.

• Lead APQP, PPAP, and customer approvals for new product lines.

• Build zero-defect culture aligned with Honda’s quality philosophy (no compromise mindset).

• Ensure audit readiness (customer, process, system audits) at all times.

Manufacturing Excellence & Operational Readiness

• Establish robust production systems before SOP (Start of Production).

• Drive capacity planning and line balancing for demand fulfillment.

• Implement Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Kaizen culture from day one.

• Ensure high OEE, minimal downtime, and optimal productivity.

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all processes.

Quality Systems & Compliance

• Build and institutionalize end-to-end quality systems (IATF 16949 readiness).

• Ensure process capability (Cp/Cpk), poka-yoke, and error-proofing mechanisms.





• Drive zero customer complaints / PPM reduction strategy.

• Lead root cause analysis culture (8D, Why-Why, Fishbone).

• Ensure regulatory, safety, and environmental compliance (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Supply Chain & Vendor Development

• Develop robust supplier ecosystem aligned with Honda’s expectations.

• Ensure timely material availability for pilot and mass production.

• Drive supplier quality assurance and cost optimization initiatives.

• Implement just-in-time (JIT) / milk run logistics where applicable.

• Manage inventory optimization and working capital efficiency.

Cost Management & Profitability

• Own plant P&L; responsibility from pre-SOP to stabilization phase.

• Drive cost competitiveness vs benchmarks (especially for OEM like Honda).

• Ensure budget adherence and cost control during project and operations.

• Lead value engineering and localization initiatives.

• Optimize manpower, utilities, and material costs.

Team Building & Organizational Capability

• Build the entire plant team from ground up (hiring, onboarding, structuring).

• Develop robust middle management and shopfloor leadership.

• Drive skill development, training systems, and competency mapping.

• Foster a high-performance, accountable, and disciplined culture.

• Ensure strong industrial relations (IR) and harmonious workforce environment.

Digitalization & Systems Implementation

• Implement ERP/MES systems for plant operations.

• Drive data-driven decision-making (dashboards, KPIs).

• Enable Industry 4.0 readiness (automation, traceability, IoT where relevant).

• Ensure real-time production and quality monitoring systems.

📌 Head Human Resource (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Metalman Auto
📍 Ahmedabad