Assistant General Manager – Human Recourses (Food Industry)

Job Description

Title: Assistant General Manager – Human Recourses (Food Industry)

Company Name: A leading and rapidly growing food manufacturing company

Vacancy: 1

Age: At least 25 years

Job Location: Dinajpur

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Tiles/Ceramic

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HRM, Business Administration, Industrial & Organizational Psychology, or a related field.

• Training in industrial relations, occupational safety, negotiation, or leadership development is highly desirable.

• At least 15 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Tiles/Ceramic

• Age At least 25 years

Experience:

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in HR and Administration, with at least 5 years in a senior HR role within a manufacturing or food industries setup.

• Proven experience managing the full spectrum of HR operations, including payroll, recruitment, employee relations, compliance, grievance handling, disciplinary management, and general administration.

• Demonstrated experience in factory HR operations: labor management, shift planning, attendance discipline, OT governance, facility management, and welfare services.

• Strong exposure to audits, certifications, regulatory inspections, and compliance with labor laws and factory standards.

• Proven success in implementing HR policies, SOPs, organizational change initiatives, and operational excellence programs.

• Experience working closely with senior leadership, production heads, and cross-functional teams to align HR execution with operational priorities.

• Experience of liaising with government authorities, local administration, law enforcement, and external stakeholders (auditors, buyers, community representatives).

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop HR/Admin teams at scale.

Skills s Competencies

• Leadership & Strategic Thinking

• Strong leadership, influencing ability, and people judgment.

• Deep understanding of factory HR operations, labor law, compliance, and industrial relations.

• High emotional intelligence with the maturity to handle sensitive workforce issues.

• Data-driven decision making, problem solving, and continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.

• Ability to balance people needs with production priorities under pressure.

Job Context:

A leading and rapidly growing food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant General Manager – Human Resources to lead Human Resources, Industrial Relations (IR), Employee Relations (ER), Compliance, and employee welfare functions at its factory. This role requires a strategic HR leader with strong manufacturing experience to ensure workforce stability, legal compliance, operational excellence, and employee engagement while supporting continuous production and business growth.

Job Location: Factory, Dinajpur

Industry: Food Processing

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Lead the full spectrum of HR activities at the factory in alignment with corporate HR strategy.

• Align workforce planning and HR strategies with food processing cycles, storage capacity, seasonal demand, and production forecasts to ensure optimal manpower utilization.

• Drive a performance-driven culture through discipline management, attendance governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Act as a strategic partner to Senior Management, sharing on-ground insights and executing HR policies, changing initiatives, and organizational directives.

• Build a strong internal culture by modeling ethical conduct, fairness, and accountability across the factory workforce.

Workforce Strategy & People Management

• Guide and develop the factory HR & Admin team through coaching, delegation, and capability building.

• Manage employee relations proactively, building trust and maintaining a stable industrial environment through fair, consistent, and timely decisions.

• Strengthen engagement, recognition, and supervisor–employee relationships to reduce absenteeism and turnover.

• Promote transparent communication and maintain cultural alignment with organizational values.

HR Operations & Employee Management

• Oversee attendance, absenteeism, LTO (Late, Leave, On-time) analysis, and necessary corrective actions.

• Conduct daily operational reviews and troubleshoot HR-related issues including misconduct investigations, grievances, and disciplinary proceedings.

• Manage employee exit processes, release formalities, and exit interviews to capture insights and ensure smooth separations.

• Lead employee engagement activities, recognition programs, welfare initiatives, and daily employee touchpoints.

• Coordinate final settlements, separation documentation, daily/weekly labor payments, and ensure compliance with timelines.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, OT, wages, and related HR operations in close coordination with Corporate HR.

Recruitment s Manpower Planning

• Collaborate with Head Office HR to ensure timely recruitment aligned with production requirements, workforce planning, and factory expansion initiatives.

• Ensure workforce deployment is optimized to support machine utilization, shift structures, new lines, and operational forecasts.

• Monitor skill-mix and worker ratios to support efficiency, quality, and cost targets.

Compliance, Audit s Legal Affairs

• Ensure all factory legal licenses, certifications, and factory compliance requirements are up to date.

• Ensure all statutory licenses, inspections, buyer compliances, certifications, and legal requirements for the factory remain up to date.

• Lead compliance audits and factory walkthroughs, coordinating with Production, Utility, Accounts, QA, and other departments for accurate documentation and timely reporting.

• Maintain effective liaison with government authorities, local administration, and law enforcement.

• Strengthen ethical conduct and ensure disciplinary actions follow due process and legal standards.

Data, Reporting & HR Analytics

• Use data-driven insights (attendance %, OT trends, manpower cost, productivity per worker, accident frequency, etc.) to guide HR decisions and plant leadership discussions.

• Prepare weekly and monthly HR dashboards, reports, and presentations for management review.

• Identify trends and recommend targeted improvement projects.

• Weekly Holiday: One day per week (as per factory schedule)

• Two Festival Bonuses

• Annual Salary Review

• Mobile Bill Allowance (as per company policy)

• Other benefits as per company policy