Team Leader - Production

Company Description

A premier Saudi Arabian entertainment and hospitality company owned by the PIF. Was founded in 1997 as the nation’s first athlete representation agency,  has now evolved into a global developer of iconic destinations and spectacular live experiences.

 

Job Description

The Production Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the event production workshop, ensuring that scenic elements, structures, custom displays, and related furniture are fabricated efficiently, safely, and to high-quality standards. This hands-on role involves leading a team of carpenters, welders, painters, and junior fabricators,acting as the primary link between the Project Managers/Designers and the workshop floor.

Key Responsibilities
1. Team Leadership & Supervision
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing workshop team to meet tight event deadlines.
• Allocate daily tasks to team members based on project schedules and skill levels.
• Provide training and support to staff, ensuring adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Run daily, short "toolbox talks" or stand-up meetings to discuss project status, safety, and goals.

2. Production & Operational Efficiency
• Interpret technical drawings, CAD drawings, and design briefs to guide fabrication.
• Coordinate workshop workflow to optimize production, reducing waste and downtime.
• Support, and sometimes lead, on-site installation or load-in/out during high-pressure times.
• Collaborate with project managers to update them on progress, potential delays, or material issues.

3. Quality Control & Safety
• Enforce strict health and safety rules, including wearing PPE and maintaining a 5S-compliant, orderly workspace.
• Inspect finished products and assemblies for defects, ensuring they meet client specifications before leaving the workshop.
• Identify and resolve technical fabrication issues early to prevent delays.

4. Material & Resource Management
• Manage raw materials inventory and coordinate with purchasing for necessary items.
• Ensure all equipment (saws, welders, router) is maintained and in good working order.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Qualifications
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in scenic construction, exhibit fabrication, or a similar high-paced workshop environment.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading technical drawings and experience with woodworking,metalworking, or scenic painting.
• Software: Basic knowledge of ERP systems or inventory software is a plus, along with Microsoft Office/Excel for reporting.
• Problem-Solving: Strong "hands-on" problem-solving ability in high-pressure situations.

Additional Information

Typical Working Conditions
• Environment: Must be able to work in a workshop environment, which may include loud noise, dust, and heat, with some on-site installation work.
• Hours: May require working evenings, weekends, and holidays to meet event deadlines.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle tight deadlines and to work on site, which may include lifting, standing for long periods, and working in varied conditions.