Ahmed Nassim
Maribyrnong,Australia
Summary
Results-driven Production and Operations Manager with 18 years of experience in optimizing complex operational functions and implementing process enhancements. Expertise in strategic planning, resource management, and team collaboration to achieve organizational performance benchmarks. Proficient in operational efficiency tools and methodologies, committed to continuous improvement in dynamic environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Operations of Qatar central markets
ASWAQ – HASSAD FOOD, Qatar
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Achieved 17% cost reduction through strategic optimization initiatives.
- Led 150+ team across 6 locations, enhancing property and facility management.
- Spearheaded market expansion with successful launch of 3 new locations.
- Ensured uninterrupted supply chain operations during FIFA World Cup 2022.
- Increased overall occupancy rates by 15% through market activity diversification.
Production Manager
LEFEBVRE ENGINEERING FZC, UAE, Dubai
12.2015 - 01.2021
- Managed full cycle of 200+ manufacturing projects (Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminium) with contract value up to $20m; full cycle includes handling technical and commercial proposals, negotiations, project planning/execution/delivery, safety, and client billable.
- Oversaw production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining quality standards; reports periodically to CEO.
- Implemented a performance improvement plan by streamlining operations, reducing waste and increasing operational efficiency resulted in higher utilization of production assets (+20%) and lower idle labor time (-40%).
- Initiated and implemented a diversification strategy to increase resilience of the company; set-up 2 additional products lines to serve 50+ new clients; entered 3 different sectors in 3 new markets.
- Launched an advisory activity to help clients optimize total project cost; resulted in higher proposal conversion rate (+10%), increased repeat orders (+50%) and achieved exclusive supplier status with 3 clients.
- Launched an HR transformation to improve the employee journey; Structured training programs and created pathways to promotion; Reflected by staff attrition rate decreased to 5% (from 20% previously).
Project Manager
LEFEBVRE ENGINEERING FZC, UAE, Dubai
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Accelerated learning curve by 12% through PEM project execution process.
- Enhanced productivity by 20% with new digital ERP application for project monitoring.
- Achieved ASME and EN1090 certifications by transforming quality assurance procedures.
- Enabled firm to pursue O&G and EU projects through quality certifications.
Project Engineer
LEFEBVRE ENGINEERING FZC, UAE, Dubai
12.2011 - 02.2013
- Designed 20+ jigs to fast-track manufacturing process (15% time saving).
- Engineered innovative solutions to fulfill unusual orders by upgrading in-house machines capabilities.
Team Project Manager
SAFRAN GROUP, Casablanca
10.2007 - 12.2011
- Managed 15+ R&D projects on aircraft turbo-reactors to improve stability, reduce noise and optimize consumption by 1%.
- Conceived and orchestrated training sessions for new joiners and structured the knowledge management.
Mechanical design engineer
SAFRAN GROUP, Casablanca
07.2006 - 09.2007
- Contributed to the instrumentation of the Motor M88 dedicated to Rafale aircraft.
- Designed critical components of the combustion chamber for Aridien (helicopter engine).
Education
TRAINING - LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT
Australian Society For QUALITY
Melbourne, VIC11-2025
MBA -
The Power Business School
International Exchange Program - undefined
ENSAM “Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers”
Angers, France01.2006
Mechanical Engineer - Mechanics, Materials & Processes
ENSAM
01-2006
College Degree - Mathematical Sciences
Skills
- Cost management and Optimization (Lean)
- Problem-solving
- Operations management
- Team leadership
- MS PROJECT
- Major design Softwares (Solidworks, Catia, Autocad)
Languages
ENGLISH
FRENCH
ARABIC
Timeline
Head of Operations of Qatar central markets
ASWAQ – HASSAD FOOD, Qatar
01.2021 - 01.2024
Production Manager
LEFEBVRE ENGINEERING FZC, UAE, Dubai
12.2015 - 01.2021
Project Manager
LEFEBVRE ENGINEERING FZC, UAE, Dubai
03.2013 - 11.2015
Project Engineer
LEFEBVRE ENGINEERING FZC, UAE, Dubai
12.2011 - 02.2013
Team Project Manager
SAFRAN GROUP, Casablanca
10.2007 - 12.2011
Mechanical design engineer
SAFRAN GROUP, Casablanca
07.2006 - 09.2007
International Exchange Program - undefined
ENSAM “Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers”
College Degree - Mathematical Sciences
TRAINING - LEAN SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT
Australian Society For QUALITY
MBA -
The Power Business School
Mechanical Engineer - Mechanics, Materials & Processes
ENSAM