Baskaran G D
He has over eleven years of experience in automotive manufacturing operations across new model development, supplier quality, and large-scale platform transitions. His work spans BS-VI projects, vendor development, CAPEX execution, and multi-plant quality operations at a leading OEM. His strengths include production system execution, cost control, and cross-functional team leadership.
Work Experience:
11 Years 7 Months Years
Industry:
Engineering & Maintenance, Operations & Supply Chain, Project & Program Management
Function:
Aviation & Automotive | Manufacturing & Engineering
Section Head - Supplier Parts Quality - HMSI (2023 - Present)
Worked with 12 vendors & ensuring parts Quality for CKD & CBU with a team of 8 associates and business of ₹3 Bil. Reduced Assembly line loss due to Quality Defects from 18 min / line / shift to 7 min / Line / shift - ₹15 Mil. Saving. Ensured smooth startup of new CKD Customers – Himal Auto, Nepal, Bangladesh Honda and HDA (Honda Brazil)
Section Head, New Model, Jig Maintenance & Store - HMSI (2018 - 2023)
Implemented New Frame Production line for MM3 project (BS6) for new Scooter frame at a cost of ₹260 Mil. Ensured CAPEX and OPEX monitoring and control for three years during project implementation & control period. End to end Development of Vendor Press Dies and Welding Jigs for Frame, Handle, Fuel tank & Skin Panels.
Senior Executive – New Model - HMSI (2014 - 2018)
Implemented New model frame model developments for Activa, Dio, Grazia (Dio 125) and Activa 125 models. Incharge for Inventory control and operation of Weld store. Responsible for Operation & Safety of Gas Bank (Argon & CO2 bullets, DA and O2 Manifold) including PESO licensing.
- Fast-track promotion – Youngest in HMSI to be promoted to Section Head.
- Awarded Highest rating thrice in the career leading to fast-track promotions.
- MBA, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, 2024–26
- B.Tech (Mechanical Engineering), VIT University, 2014
- Certified ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor
- Excel Skill for Business: Advanced by Coursera
- Hindustani Vocal Music - Completed Madhyama Certification course (5-year training) by ABGMVM. Participated in HAL Factory functions representing Music Academy and was part of School choir group for 4 years.
- Stood Second in University Level (VIT University) IEEE Quiz competition. April 2022
- Stood 1st in State Level Tourism Quiz Competition conducted by Odisha Toursim Department. The competition was telecasted on DD Odia channel on World Tourism Day in 2009.