Tag
About Pompayya H.M.
A seasoned Operations Leader with over 20 years of cross-industry experience in driving manufacturing excellence across aerospace, healthcare, automotive, renewable energy, and heavy engineering sectors.
Currently serving as Director of Operations and Factory Head at Skat Vyom Pvt. Ltd., Pompayya is spearheading the establishment of a Greenfield UAV manufacturing plant, aligned with the Government of India’s “Make in India for the World” mission. His leadership is shaping the future of indigenous aerospace manufacturing with a strong emphasis on operational agility and strategic vision.
Pompayya is known for his ability to:
- Build and lead high-performance, cross-functional teams
- Deliver operational transformation through Lean, TPM, Six Sigma, and digital manufacturing strategies
- Drive large-scale greenfield projects from concept to production
- Implement industry-compliant quality systems and cost-optimization initiatives
He has held leadership roles at globally renowned organizations including Collins Aerospace, GE Healthcare, Eaton Aerospace, and Philips Healthcare, where he consistently led turnaround projects and scaled operations with excellence.
Recognized among India’s Top 100 Great People Managers (2023) by Economic Times & GMI, Pompayya exemplifies people-first leadership, fostering cultures of innovation, safety, and sustainability.
Core Competencies
|
1. Transformational Leadership |
2. Cost Optimization & Budgeting |
3. Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma |
4. TPM & QMS Implementation |
5. Operational Excellence & Process Optimization |
|
6. Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking |
7. Team Development & Leadership |
8. Negotiation & Conflict Resolution |
9. Change Management & Kaizen |
10. Data-Driven Decision Making |
Current Role
Director of Operations & Factory Head
Skat Vyom Pvt. Ltd. | Jan 2025 – Present
- Leading the establishment of a cutting-edge UAV plant in Bengaluru.
- Driving technology transfer from Russian partners for advanced drone manufacturing.
- Building a Centre of Excellence with a high-caliber team.
- Championing operational transformation, scalability, and quality.
Previous Experience Highlights
Manager – Manufacturing (CI ME), Collins Aerospace | Nov 2022 – Jan 2025
Drove NPD/NPI from manufacturing front, led process improvements and configuration management.
Manufacturing Manager – Eaton Aerospace | May 2019 – Nov 2022
Headed production and TPM implementation for aerospace systems.
Senior PTL – GE Healthcare | Nov 2016 – May 2019
Oversaw end-to-end production planning and readiness for advanced diagnostic systems.
Line Manager – Philips Healthcare | Apr 2015 – Sep 2016
Drove business excellence and lean transformation in healthcare manufacturing.
Manager Production – Bühler Group | Sep 2012 – Feb 2015
Managed 250+ operators and led multiple production lines with Total Synchro implementation.
Senior Engineer – Bloom Energy | Jun 2010 – Apr 2012
Enabled vendor scale-up and optimized floor layouts for energy systems.
Senior Production Engineer – Tata Power Solar | Feb 2007 – Jun 2010
Improved takt time, reduced WIP inventory, and enforced ISO compliance.
Manufacturing Program Leader – GE Healthcare | Dec 2005 – Feb 2007
Managed MR modality and drove lean, Six Sigma, and ergonomics initiatives.
Assistant Engineer – Omax Autos Ltd | Apr 2005 – Dec 2005
Launched career handling shop floor operations and kaizen improvements.
Education
|
1.PGP in Strategy in Digital Age – IIM Kozhikode, 2023 |
|
2. M.Tech. in Manufacturing Management – BITS Pilani, 2022 |
|
3. B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – Bellary Institute of Technology and Management, 2004 |
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Michael Porter’s Five Forces Analysis Specialist
Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence (AIGPE™) - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Signature Edition 4.0
FranklinCovey - Certified Employee Performance Coach
Transformation Academy - Green Belt Certification in Team Leadership & Lean Management
Leadership Academy – Institute for Leadership Excellence - Certified Professional Life Coach
Transformation Academy - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (ICBB)
AIGPE™ – Advanced Innovation Group Pro Excellence - Lean Tool Leader – Value Stream Mapping
Eaton – Aerospace Group, Industrial Sector - Lean Management Certification
Simplilearn - Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Eaton Quality Institute & ELSS Community - Lean Tool Expert in 5S+
Eaton – Aerospace Group - Lean Tool Leader in 5S+
Eaton – Aerospace Group - Lean Tool Leader in Standardized Work
Eaton – Aerospace Group - ISO 13485 & Supplier Quality Lead Auditor
Philips - ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditor Certification
CUBIS Systems Australia (formerly BVCI Pty Ltd) - Advanced Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Indian Statistical Institute (SQC & OR)
Skills
🏭 Industry Knowledge |
⚙️ Tools & Technologies |
👥 Interpersonal & Leadership Skills |
📊 Business & Operational Strategy |
|
|
|
|
Awards & Honors
- 🏅 Named among India’s Top 100 Great People Managers, GMI National HRD & The Economic Times, 2023
- 🌟 E-Star Recognition for Accountability and Customer Focus, Eaton
- 🛠️ Innovative Team Award – For highest number of Kaizen & Poka-Yoke implementations, Tata Power Solar
- 🌍 Recognized by GE’s Plant Manager – For leading the global Shing AWO initiative to boost productivity of localized gantry assembly line