Team Leader, M&L Production

LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS (LDS) focuses on the design, development, and production of medium and large calibre munitions and weapons systems. As the UAE’s only medium and large munitions manufacturer, we leverage over 25 years of expertise and experience to serve leading defence and security organizations across the MENA region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Manager M&L Production in establishing, commissioning, and operating the required Ammunition Plant & Facilities.
• Ensure that the Ammunition Plant & Facilities operate efficiently, effectively, and on a cost-effective basis in line with organizational strategy.
• Responsible for assigned projects, ensuring completion on budget, on time, and to required quality levels while achieving project objectives.
• Ensure comprehensive technical and training documentation is delivered with any equipment by the technology partner.
• Work towards processes and end products that meet military specifications and ISO 9001 quality standards.
• Develop the skills of team members, providing effective training to maintain cost-effective and efficient manufacturing processes.
• Plan to ensure optimally efficient and effective production processes are created and implemented.
• Oversee the safe and smooth operation of various plants, including Bomb Body Plant, Filling Plant, Assembly Plant, Demilitarization Plant, and Scrapyard, adhering to IATG best practices.
• Monitor calibration and performance of tools and equipment while ensuring adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Support Sr. Manager M/L Production in planning and scheduling production to meet sales requirements in conjunction with the Procurement & Contracts department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technology or Diploma in Explosive Technology.
• 5-7 years of explosives industry experience in production with up-to-date knowledge of ammunition and explosives.
• Strong understanding of explosives/ammunition environment and ability to manage large teams in a potentially hazardous setting.
• Experience handling, storing, and packaging explosives and associated components.
• Very good verbal and written communication skills in English; Arabic skills are a plus.

Operating Environment

• Must be able to handle work-related deadlines, accountabilities, and responsibilities.
• Ability to work under frequent job pressure generated by short and inflexible deadlines.