SHEQ Manager

About LAHAB:

LAHAB DEFENCE SYSTEMS (LDS) focuses on design, development and production of medium and large calibre munitions and weapons systems.

At LAHAB Defence Systems, we are a munitions pioneer. As the UAE’s only medium and large munitions manufacturer, we put over 25 years of expertise and experience to work for leading defence and security organisations across the MENA region and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for providing consultation related to the organization, administration, and control of all quality assurance functions. Responsibilities include outgoing quality, safety, and efficacy of all material and finished products manufactured; and for overall compliance with all applicable regulations. Additionally, the incumbent ensures that a quality system is established, implemented, and maintained in accordance with standards; and reporting on the performance of the quality system to the CEO for review and as a basis for improvement to the quality system.
• To establish, implement and maintain the Quality Management System / Frame work.
• To Develop the quality vision, mission, systems and processes needed to support overall Strategy goals;
• To ensure compliance of quality plan for manufacturing and quality control operations as per agreed contractual requirement / acceptance criteria with the customer, SOP’s, Good Manufacturing Practices/Quality System Regulations (QSR) and other applicable standards and regulations;
• To issue a “QA veto” to the Production Manager or the Project Manager (with copy to the top management) if there is a major non conformity in the product / process quality.
• To submit the periodic appraisal reports of the quality department to HR/Admin.
• To submit the weekly / monthly / quarterly reports of the quality department to GM.
• To prepare and submit the Yearly Department Budget and for controlling within the approved limits.
• To proactively advise management on status, risk, and recommend improvements to quality to ensure customer satisfaction;
• To develop, lead and execute long-term and short-term quality strategies and plans to ensure sustainable results that meet or exceed the company’s financial and operational targets;
• To build, align and create synergies cross-functionally to drive internal and external quality improvement;
• Lead the development of processes and systems to align the Quality Division with business objectives to drive operational excellence;
• To manage the quality staff, Develop and maintain training and development programs as appropriate for various levels in the organization. Maintain technical skill levels within quality to meet the needs of manufacturing and quality engineering needs. Interact with other department heads and functions as required;
• To plan, develop and manage programs that monitor, predict, or regulate the manufacturing process using appropriate auditing, testing, and statistical process control strategies;
• To represent the company as the primary contact during Federal/Military inspections. Provide information as necessary to the appropriate authorities that establishes credibility and demonstrates compliance with QSR's;
• To ensure all incoming materials and finished product meet specifications for release to be used by production and that a program for supplier qualification and approval is in place;
• To validate the newly procured equipment, processes, systems, and facility changes that impact quality;
• To Maintain a calibration program for all equipment and measuring devices used in the manufacturing, testing and control of subassemblies and finished goods as well as support systems;
• To Review, approve, and maintain all documentation required for batch and system records for identification and traceability. Release product for distribution to customer;
• To evaluate and solve product and process problems by providing technical, analytical and managerial skills;
• To ensure compliance with regulatory agency and corporate requirements through a formal self-audit program;
• To initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system (by identifying and recording any problems relating to the product, process and quality system) initiating, recommending, or providing solutions through designated channels;
• Verifying the implementation of solutions and corrective and preventive actions taken;
• Controlling further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• To Keep historical information of all sold products (lot, raw materials, tests, QC, QA….tests)
• Responsible for the staffing and directing the HSE Department, including the management of all Safety representatives.
• Responsible for the development of an annual budget recommendations and implementation.
• Directs the resources and activities to support the OSHE programs.
• Review and finalize internal OSHE policies and practices to ensure they are current and appropriate; conduct hazard and risk assessments and change existing, or develop new recommendations from these assessments.
• Act as Management Representative for OSHAD
  
  

OSH Roles & Responsibilities:

• allocate responsibility for OSH management and delegation of authorities;
• ensure adequate budget and resources for OSH management;
• ensure appropriate OSH supervision of employees;
• implement and monitor effectiveness of risk management program(s);
• ensure appropriate hazard and incident investigations;
• regularly discuss OSH issues at meetings of departments, divisions or senior management;
• ensure provision of OSH information, training and supervision; and
• ensure appropriate emergency procedures are developed.
  
  

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred.
• 15 years’ experience as a successful and progressive Quality Management / Quality Assurance Manager.
• Ideally trained in Leadership Management, Organization Leadership & Management of Projects.
• Corporative Management & Control, Assessment of Risk Project Execution & an IRCA Lead Auditor will be considered a strong asset.
• Previous experience demonstrating, strong technical background in designing, developing, establishing and implementing Quality Management Systems (QMS) based on ISO 9001-2008 “Quality Management System Requirements” and ISO 17021 Conformity assessment requirements for Certification of Management Systems for the integration of business objectives with Environmental (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health & Safety (OHSAS 18001) Management Systems.
• Strong expertise in statistical methodologies in Quality Management Tools Problem-Solving Process Management Measurement: Assessment and Metrics Statistical analysis.
• Ability to build a data driven performance-based culture focused on enhancing the customer value proposition supported by process discipline and measurement systems.
• Experience demonstrating ability to successfully lead a quality improvement transformation through differentiating customer responsiveness, implementation of progressive quality processes and systems, and high performance team-building.
• Ability to apply lean principles to factory and administrative processes and to stake holders with the entire fulfillment chain to ensure customer value, while maximizing (ROI) return on invested capital. Experience in Production Operations/Supervision and Supplier Development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Knowledge Codes and Norms
• Fundamental training in QMS and Implementation of a QMS in a previous employment is essential.
  
  

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