Team Leader - Printing

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.

• 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 toolbox talks or stand‑up meetings to discuss project status, safety, and goals.
• Production & Operational Efficiency
  • Interpret technical drawings, CAD drawings, and design briefs to guide fabrication.
  • Coordinate workshop workflow to optimize production, reducing waste and downtime.
  • Operate large format inkjet printers, UV flatbed printers, and vinyl plotters (e.g., Durst, HP Latex).
  • Prepare machines for daily operations: load substrate rolls, prepare ink supplies, and verify job specifications.
  • Monitor printing processes to ensure accuracy, color consistency, and registration throughout the run.
  • Maintain high‑speed production of materials, including banners, vinyl wraps, posters, and display graphics.
  • Collaborate with project managers to update them on progress, potential delays, or material issues.
  • Assist in post‑print finishing tasks: trimming, laminating, mounting to rigid substrates (foam core, PVC, Dibond), and weeding vinyl.
• Quality Control & Safety
  • Enforce strict health and safety rules, including wearing PPE and maintaining a 5S‑compliant workspace.
  • Perform quality checks on finished prints to identify and correct imperfections such as ink starvation, banding, or color misalignment, ensuring they meet client specifications before leaving the workshop.
• Maintenance & Safety
  • Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on equipment (cleaning printheads, lubricating gears) to minimize downtime.
  • Troubleshoot mechanical issues and, if necessary, coordinate with service technicians for repairs.
  • Maintain a clean and safe, organized work environment, including proper handling and disposal of inks, solvents, and chemicals.
• Material & Resource Management
  • Manage raw materials inventory and coordinate with purchasing for necessary items.
  • Ensure all equipment (saws, welders, routers) is maintained and in good working order.

• Experience:
  
  5+ years as a printing team leader for large‑format graphics, signage, and branding materials for events, exhibitions, and activations.
• Leadership:
  Proven ability to lead a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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.

• 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.