Shahadat Hossain
Strategic and results-driven General Manager with 14+ years of experience in HR, Administration, Compliance and Production Operations across RMG, Textiles, Electronics, Automobiles, and FMCG industries. Proven expertise in aligning HR policies with corporate goals, optimizing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance and resolving labor disputes. Adept in organizational restructuring, workforce management and business process optimization, with a strong record of increasing productivity and cost-effectiveness.
Uttara, Dhaka
Summary
- Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
- Results-driven, ambitious and competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximize profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on challenging role, meet goals and surpass expectations.
- Motivational leader with record of success in any environments. Seeks out change opportunities, capitalizing on technologies, improved methods and gaps to surpass targets. History maintaining efficiency and high employee satisfaction with responsive management style.
- Successful manager equipped to plan, lead and optimize operations for changing landscape. Accomplished in delivering above-expected results while streamlining operations. Ambitious to affect change and bring results in new environment.
- Results-driven, ambitious and competitive business leader focused on transformative leadership and continuous improvement to drive growth and maximize profits. Tenacious executive ready to take on challenging role, meet goals and surpass expectations.
- Motivational leader with record of success in all environments. Seeks out change opportunities, capitalizing on technologies, improved methods and gaps to surpass targets. History maintaining efficiency and high employee satisfaction with responsive management style.
- Successful manager equipped to plan, lead and optimize operations for changing landscape. Accomplished in delivering above-expected results while streamlining operations. Ambitious to affect change and bring results in new environment.
- Reliable with industry experience. Offers excellent communication and good judgment to effectively meet team needs. Proactive planner and problem solver.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certificates
Work History
General manager (HR, Admin & Operations)
Jamuna Electronics & Automobiles
Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
02.2024 - Current
- Managing Electronics and Automobiles Hi-Tech Park Mega Factory in Gazipur.
- Superintended the FMCG factory operations, using right man on right place continue increasing production efficiency from 41% and now it’s 67%.
- Implemented structured HR & Admin policies, reducing labor unrest by 95%.
- By KAIZEN works saving monthly on an average $ 5000, saved company revenue.
- Optimized monthly power/utility costs by $ 68000, saved company revenue.
- Optimized inventory management and workforce productivity.
- Strengthened security, compliance, and employee engagement strategies.
- Led workforce planning and performance evaluation for improved efficiency.
- Reducing production loss time by SCM optimization.
- Efficiently negotiated with labor leaders during their unrest & unlawful demands.
General manager (HR,Admin,Compliance & Operations)
Shinest Group
Mohammadpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2019 - 02.2024
- Superintended the 110 lines Knit & Woven 3 factories, 2 Textile factories inside DEPZ and 1 Accessories factory at Baipail, Savar.
- Recovered stolen inventory through internal intelligences & police intervention.
- Led media, labor unions, and buyer relations during critical fatal worker incident & unrest.
- Reduced monthly operational costs by $ 12000 during post-COVID-19 while maintaining productivity.
- Resolved a $ 108000 disputed bill with BERC, saved company revenue.
- Resolved disputed land cases values $ 1.2 M
- Enhanced security, compliance, and surveillance systems.
- Developed the recruitment process, talent management and leadership development programs.
Deputy general manager (HR & Admin)
Odyssey Craft Pvt. Ltd.
Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Achieved ACCORD approval for the factory in the first attempt.
- Led the setup of a 26-line green factory, ensuring smooth operations.
- Resolved labor unrest peacefully during new factory operations.
Assistant general manager (HR & Admin)
Partex Group
Narayanganj, Bangladesh
11.2015 - 08.2017
- Superintended the 300-ton capacity pulp and paper factory in Narayangonj.
- Resolved a 13-acre disputed land values $ 39 M with government bodies within 2.5 months.
- Arranged approval from land ministry to get mortgage loan $ 16.4 M from bank.
- Resolved land tax reductions issues and saved $ 6000 annually.
- Resolved labor unrest efficiently during factory expansion projects.
- Resolved a $ 0.7 M disputed Gas bill with BERC, saved company revenue.
- Resolved factory’s 580-meter-long entrance road disputed land with Govt. officials and local people, saved company revenue $ 69000.
- Resolved ETP case with environment enforcement authority to avoid penalized $ 36000, saved company revenue.
Senior manager
Pran-rfl Group
Habiganj, Bangladesh
10.2012 - 10.2015
- Directed a mega FMCG factory project (primarily 500 acres)from land purchase to full-scale operations.
- Facilitated power and utility connections for industrial setup.
- Implemented cost-effective meal plans for 15,000 workers.
Manager (Plant Head)
Jayson Pharmaceuticals
Gazipur, Bangladesh
02.2011 - 09.2012
- Superintended the Pharmaceuticals & Feed mill with accessories factories.
- Reduced inventory costs by liquidating unused assets kept for last 7 years.
- Recovered $ 1.2 M of outstanding dues from creditors.
- Prevented operational losses through strategic restructuring.
PORS(G) - Executive Branch
Bangladesh Navy (Armed Forces)
Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.1996 - 12.2010
- Passed HET and Qualified as a commissioned officer in Bangladesh Armed Forces.
- Gained extensive experience in leadership, security, and crisis management.
Education
Higher Secondary Certificate - Humanities
Chittagong College
Chittagong, Bangladesh 01.2001 - 12.2002
Higher Education Test - Blended with Science , Humanities & Naval subjects
Bangladesh Navy
Dhaka, Bangladesh 01.1999 - 01.2001
Secondary School Certificate - Science
Chamta B K Union High School
Jhalokathi, Barishal 01.1991 - 01.1993
Post Graduate Diploma in Germent Business - Garments & Textiles
Institute of Business Administration, Dhaka University
Bangladesh 12.2022 - 12.2023
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Open University (Tutorial from Dhaka University)
Bangladesh 01.2009 - 01.2011
Master of Social Science - Economics
Haji Md. Mohsin College under National University
Chittagong, Bangladesh 12.2006 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Social Science - Economics
City College Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh 09.2003 - 10.2006
Skills
Event planning
Organisational acumen
Technology integration
Supply chain management
Professional training delivery
Six Sigma Certification
LEAN manufacturing
Staff recruitment and retention
Client relations
Performance monitoring
Supplier negotiation
HR policies implementation
Business development
Business networking
Budget administration
Regulatory compliance
Safety regulations adherence
Product development
Business process reengineering
Customer relationship management
Result-Driven approach
Operations oversight
Financial analysis
Product launch expertise
Leadership development
Advanced negotiation
Contract administration
Negotiation
Budgeting
Resource optimisation
Project budgeting
Emotional intelligence
Commercial Awareness
Change leadership
Stakeholder engagement
Project coordination
Stress tolerance
Business strategy formulation
Resource allocation
Ethical decision making
Inventory management
Strategic thinking
Time-management
Customer Service
Sales forecasting
Process optimisation
Contract negotiation
Business administration
Talent development
Change management
Programme oversight
Public speaking
Decision making
Financial leadership
Operations management
Data-driven decision-making
Data interpretation
Proactive approach
Business acumen
Financial reporting
Policy development
Crisis management
Financial management
Relationship-building
Team building and training
Project Management
Mergers and acquisitions knowledge
Stress management
Financial acumen
Cultural awareness
Strategic consultancy
Interpersonal communication
Product knowledge
Customer service orientation
Conflict Resolution
Effective delegation
Client Relationship Management
Inventory control
Negotiation proficiency
Cultural sensitivity
Cross functional collaboration
Self-motivation
Effective communication
Active listening
Research and Development
Customer engagement
Languages
English
Advanced
Bengali
Native
German
Beginner
Certification
Human Resource Management Competetency
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Management for the 6 sigma Black Belt
07-2025
PMP Project Management – Fundamental Concepts for Beginners
07-2025
Organization Planning and Development for the 6 sigma Black Belt
06-2025
Diploma in Generative AI for Business
04-2025
Diploma in Operations Management
10-2024
General manager (HR, Admin & Operations)
Jamuna Electronics & Automobiles
02.2024 - Current
Post Graduate Diploma in Germent Business - Garments & Textiles
Institute of Business Administration, Dhaka University
12.2022 - 12.2023
General manager (HR,Admin,Compliance & Operations)
Shinest Group
01.2019 - 02.2024
Deputy general manager (HR & Admin)
Odyssey Craft Pvt. Ltd.
08.2017 - 01.2019
Advanced Certificate Course in Business Administration
01-2017
Leadership and Change Management
07-2016
Supply Chain Management
05-2016
Accounting for non accounts Manager
03-2016
Human Resource Management Competetency
01-2016
Assistant general manager (HR & Admin)
Partex Group
11.2015 - 08.2017
Senior manager
Pran-rfl Group
10.2012 - 10.2015
Manager (Plant Head)
Jayson Pharmaceuticals
02.2011 - 09.2012
Master of Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Open University (Tutorial from Dhaka University)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Master of Social Science - Economics
Haji Md. Mohsin College under National University
12.2006 - 12.2008
Bachelor of Social Science - Economics
City College Chittagong
09.2003 - 10.2006
Higher Secondary Certificate - Humanities
Chittagong College
01.2001 - 12.2002
Higher Education Test - Blended with Science , Humanities & Naval subjects
Bangladesh Navy
01.1999 - 01.2001
PORS(G) - Executive Branch
Bangladesh Navy (Armed Forces)
01.1996 - 12.2010
Secondary School Certificate - Science
Chamta B K Union High School
01.1991 - 01.1993