Section Head - Final Inspection

Hero Motocorp Limited; Chittoor; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero MotoCorp is seeking a Section Head - Final Inspection for its plant operations. The role focuses on 100% vehicle inspection per SOP/AQL, line-wise manpower coordination, and ensuring timely vehicle clearance with cross-functional support.

The candidate will uphold 5S, safety and TPM culture, support COPs, and drive continuous improvement. Senior experience in manufacturing, with automotive exposure, is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation or Diploma in Engineering.
• 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing, and 4-5 years in an automotive firm.
• Knowledge of quality systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Inspection of 100% vehicles as per defined SOP and Acceptance Quality Level.
• Defined manpower deployment line-wise-coordination for manpower availability as per productivity chart.
• Timely clearance of the vehicles after Final inspection and coordination with various departments for smooth clearance.
• Maintaining 5S, Safety and TPM culture in the department.
• Support in carrying out external COPs.

Skills

Product, process & systems knowledge

Quality Planning

Problem Solving

Riding experience

Audit knowledge

Education

Graduation/Diploma in Engineering

Job description

Section Head - Final Inspection Function Plant Operations Pay Band E4 to M2 Role

Section Head - Final Inspection will be part of Plant operations and will report to Plant Manufacturing Quality Head A purpose driven role for you

Your responsibilities include but not limited to-

• 1. Inspection of 100% vehicles as per defined SOP and Acceptance Quality Level.
• 2. Defined manpower deployment Line wise-coordination for manpower availability as per defined productivity chart, test riders output monitoring
• 3.Timely clearance of the vehicles after Final inspection. Coordination with the Shift wise counter parts Frame assembly/PPC/OBL for smooth vehicles clearance from Final inspection
• 4. Maintaining 5s, Safety and TPM culture in Department
• 5. Support in carrying out external COP’s

A Day in the life

• 1. Maintaining discipline and consistent output of the Test riders
• 2. Conducting Safety Meetings, Various Audits of the Department
• 3. Carrying out regular maintenance of equipment’s and infrastructure
• 4. Vehicles arrangements for inspection
• 5. Monitoring Test riders’ wise issues and taking corrective actions
• 6. Counselling and trainings for improvement

Academic Qualification & Experience

• 1. Graduation/Diploma in Engineering
• 2. Minimum 8-10 years of experience in manufacturing, and 4-5 years in an automotive firm

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• 1. Product, process & systems knowledge
• 2. Quality Planning
• 3. Problem Solving
• 4. Riding experience
• 5. Audit knowledge

Behavioural Skills

• 1. Strong interpersonal skills
• 2. Effective communication skills
• 3. Critical thinking & intellectual capabilities to analyze problems
• 4. Problem solver
• 5. Team player

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 years , Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Company's global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG). Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero. Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI). Hero MotoCorp's Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action. Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is India's flag bearer in global rally racing.

Experience Level Senior Level