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Sharif Ahmed
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Sharif Ahmed

Senior manager Quality Assurance
Dhaka,C

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Desired Job Title

Senior Quality Assurance ManagerHead of QualityHead of Production and QualityFactory ManagerHead of Pattern & Sampling Dept

Salary Range

৳500000/yr - ৳600000/yr

Important To Me

Flexible work hoursHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leaveTeam Building / Company RetreatsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekPersonal development programsWork-life balanceCompany CultureCareer advancement

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance Executive with 35 years in the apparel industry, specializing in enhancing product reliability and operational success. Proven leader in managing quality assurance teams and optimizing processes across global supply chains. Skilled in risk management and supplier performance improvement to ensure top-quality products.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Li & Fung
07.2007 - Current

Led SCS & EMM Brand QA operations with 14 staff members. Directed an annual business volume of approximately $150 million in export markets like Europe, USA, and Latin America. Coordinated handling of products including apparels, hardgoods, and soft home.

Oversaw 16 customer brands.

  • Led quality assurance teams to enhance product compliance and safety standards.
  • Developed and implemented quality control processes across diverse product lines.
  • Collaborated with suppliers to address and resolve quality issues efficiently.

Head of Quality

GB Garments Ltd-(DPEZ)
DHAKA
07.2005 - 07.2007
  • Led quality assurance programs ensuring compliance with industry standards, enhancing product quality.
  • Managed customer accounts for Primark, JTS, Shell, and GV, fostering strong client relationships and satisfaction.
  • Developed quality control procedures for garment production processes.
  • Trained and mentored staff on quality assurance best practices.
  • Analyzed production data to identify quality improvement opportunities.

Head of Production and Quality

Excell International Garments
Ajman
03.2000 - 06.2005
  • Oversaw production activities, ensuring adherence to quality standards and operational efficiency.
  • Managed the budgeting process to ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining quality standards.
  • Coordinated inventory management, maintaining optimal stock levels to support uninterrupted production.
  • Managed relationships with major retailers, including Walmart, Kmart, and JCPenney, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Factory Manager

Seeba Garments Ltd
Ruwi Industrial Area
04.1995 - 08.2000
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards and compliance.
  • Coordinated supply chain activities to secure timely material availability for uninterrupted production.
  • Managed workforce scheduling to enhance staff allocation and maximize productivity.
  • Managed customer accounts including BHS, Mother Care, Oshkosh, and Carter's USA.

Head of Pattern & Sampling Dept

Al-Namani Garments
Muscat
04.1990 - 03.1995
  • Cultivated relationships with key customers, including Malu-Malu, Walmart, JC Penney, Target, and Mother Care, to drive engagement.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through innovative problem-solving.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to deliver project objectives on time.

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh
10-1988

Some College (No Degree) - Higher Secondary Education

Feni Govt. Collage
Feni
06-1986

Some College (No Degree) - Secondary Education

W.B Quadri High School
Fazil Pur, Feni
08-1984

Skills

  • Advanced team leadership
  • Supplier performance optimization
  • Process improvement strategies
  • Quality assurance
  • GAMP systems expert
  • Compliance standards
  • CAPA management
  • Risk management
  • Risk assessment
  • Management systems
  • Process control
  • Supplier management
  • TQM
  • Team leadership
  • Software Expert In MS-Word, Excel, Power Point, AI

Involvement

  • 35+ years of executive experience in Production, Quality Assurance, and Technical Management within the apparel industry.
  • 15 years of overseas work experience managing international operations and multicultural teams.
  • Professional exposure across five major garment-producing countries, overseeing manufacturing excellence and supplier performance.

Languages

English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Sinhala
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Urdu
Proficient (C2)
C2
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Bengali
Native
Native

Certification

Certificate of Clothing Manufacturing Course {C.C.M.}

Accomplishments

Best team leader Award among 14 Global Offices of Li & Fung in 2013.

Timeline

Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Li & Fung
07.2007 - Current

Head of Quality

GB Garments Ltd-(DPEZ)
07.2005 - 07.2007

Head of Production and Quality

Excell International Garments
03.2000 - 06.2005

Factory Manager

Seeba Garments Ltd
04.1995 - 08.2000

Head of Pattern & Sampling Dept

Al-Namani Garments
04.1990 - 03.1995

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce

University of Chittagong

Some College (No Degree) - Higher Secondary Education

Feni Govt. Collage

Some College (No Degree) - Secondary Education

W.B Quadri High School
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