Team Leader - Paint; KSA

At Electra we need talented people that will share our strategy to be the obvious partner contracting for local & international players who wish to set up an event within the GCC.

To lead the painting team in executing painting tasks according to quality standards, timelines, and safety protocols. Team Leader ensures optimal use of resources, adherence to procedures, and continuous improvement in the painting process.

• Plan and allocate daily tasks based on production schedules and project priorities.
• Estimate required materials and man-hours for each task and ensure timely availability of paint supplies.
• Mix and prepare paint according to specifications and ensure accurate color matching.
• Perform and supervise surface preparation, priming, painting, and finishing tasks.
• Conduct regular quality checks during and after each stage of painting; report and resolve any quality issues.
• Ensure all necessary protective covers are in place before starting any paint or touch-up work.
• Guide and inspect the work of painters and helpers, ensuring adherence to standards and initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Train new team members on company policies, painting techniques, safety practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness of the workspace and ensure all tools and equipment are in good working condition.
• Promote and enforce HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) guidelines in the workshop and on-site.
• Suggest improvements to enhance productivity, quality, and equipment performance.
• Ensure team members follow standard operating procedures and Standard painting methods, set by the department to sustain the quality.
• Implement and enforce 5S principles and Lean management techniques to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.
• Under the Company Safety Policy, the team leader has a responsibility to follow the above duties in a safe manner in accordance with the Safe Systems of Work and the procedures laid down under the health and safety environment (HSE).

4 to 6 years in managing painting activity

secondary school

English and Hindi

Basic computer knowledge, Word, Excel

(Identify here the functionnal skills that apply to the specific job requirements as well as the required abilities to perform)

• Detailed knowledge of paint application equipment, pretreatment systems, Paint shop productivity improvement practices, tools, and methods.
• Ability to effectively anticipate, plan, and coordinate the activities of the Painters with the work load
• Have experience with Color Identification, mixing paint & related components
• Ensure that the crew always respect the health and safety standards, cleanliness on site and workshop, and ensure the quality of finishing.
• Ensure that the team performs properly as per the relevant step of painting process.
• Allocate jobs to the workers and explain the production methods and guide the team in production
• Must have technical knowledge and knowledge of equipment's used in painting job.

• Interacting with the workers and motivating them to complete their tasks.
• Resolving conflicts with workers.
• Must be flexible to work under the pressure situations by staying positive and delivering results.
• Must be proactive and have a positive attitude
• Must be flexible and ready to accept change as per the job requirements