Compliance Manager

About the Company Experiences fueled by innovations, forward thinking, and a commitment to bring the very best to Indian roads. From the day the iconic Maruti 800 was launched in 1983, the company has been spearheading a revolution of change. Turning an entire country’s need for driving, into its love for driving. However, tastes and demands keep on evolving with each new generation of Indians. This has not been looked at by Maruti Suzuki as a challenge, but as an inspiration to go beyond traditional boundaries of car-making. Infusing design and technology is one such step it has taken to make its cars meet new age expectations smoothly. Maruti Suzuki India Limited, BU Hansalpur plant is a subsidiary of Maruti Suzuki India Limited to produce automobiles from Gujarat, was established in March 2014, aiming to secure production ability in preparation for the automobile market growth in India, as well as for expansion of exports from India. In MSIL – BU Hansalpur, Plant A started operating from February 2017, subsequently Plant B, Powertrain Plant started in January 2019. In October 2020, MSIL-BU Hansalpur became the fastest production site of Maruti Suzuki to achieve accumulated automobile production of 1 million units. MSIL – Hansalpur is also home of Maruti Suzuki’s prestigious e-Vitara, the first EV of Maruti Suzuki in world. The plant proudly exported the e-Vitara to more than 165 countries so far. Today, Maruti Suzuki has its eyes set firmly on the possibilities of tomorrow. About the Role The Plant Compliance Manager will be responsible to oversee all the Compliance requirement of the Company’s Business Unit located at Hansalpur, Ahmedabad (near Becharaji). The candidate will work closely with the Plant Leadership Team and will report directly to the BU-Head. This role is fully responsible for designing, executing, and monitoring compliance strategies across all factory operations in consultation with the Central Compliance Team. The successful candidate shall ensure that the Unit minimizes legal, environmental, and financial risks. The Plant Compliance Manager will act as the Plant’s subject matter expert on all regulatory frameworks, labor standards, and internal corporate governance. Responsibilities Strategic Partnership & Plant Governance - Leadership Advisory: Advise the Plant Head and Departmental Managers on the regulatory impact of proposed operational changes, capacity expansions, or new equipment installations. - Policy Adaptation: Convert high-level corporate ethics and compliance mandates into Standard Policy. - Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (COBCE): Observe, educate and implement company’s COBCE within Business Unit (BU). - Training: Render Training on POSH and COBCE to all Blue Collar as well as White Collar employees throughout the year. - Compliance Management Tool: To manage, operate and maintain Compliance Management Tool from BU perspective in consultation with Central Compliance Team. Arrange user training as and when require. Handle timely redressal of user grievances. Ensure timely compliance closure. Ensure accurate reporting of compliance status to the Management. Regulatory & Permit Management - Licensing: Coordinating with Departments to secure, track, and renew all necessary operating licenses, government permits, regulatory approvals, certifications etc. from time to time. Auditing & Corrective Action (CAPA) - Internal Audits: Schedule and lead comprehensive internal compliance reviews across Business Units. - Issue Resolution: Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for any compliance failures and oversee the immediate deployment of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA). - Labor & Ethics: Audit time-logging, shift management, and workforce conditions alongside HR to guarantee compliance with regional labour laws and fair factory practices. Culture, Training, & Investigations - Workforce Training: Develop and execute mandatory compliance, ethics onboarding programs for all staff of Business Unit. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Law and Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) with a work experience of at least 10 years in direct compliance management inside a manufacturing plant environment. Experience in the Automotive Industry would be an added advantage. Required Skills - Operational Balance: Proven ability to enforce strict compliance frameworks without unnecessarily stalling production schedules or plant efficiency. - Communication: Strong verbal and written skills required to negotiate with government agencies and explain complex legal expectations to floor operators. - Analytical Problem Solving: Sharp eye for data anomalies, process gaps, and potential regulatory liabilities. Preferred Skills Experience in the Automotive Industry would be an added advantage. Pay range and compensation package Best in the industry