Team Leader Carpentry

The Carpentry Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of Carpentry section in the event fabrication workshop and 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 as the primary link between the Production Manager / 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
Fabrication & Assembly: Build repair and modify scenery exhibit stands and props using
wood laminates plastics and sometimes metal.
Blueprint Interpretation: Read interpret and work from technical drawings CAD drawings or
sketches provided by designers.
Finishing Work: Apply high-quality finishes including painting laminating and trimming
ensuring items are show-ready.
Tool Maintenance: Safely operate and maintain all shop equipment (table saws routers CNC
machines pneumatic tools).
Logistics Support: Load/unload trucks pack items securely for transport and assist with on-
site installation and strikes.
Collaboration: Work with project managers and other technicians to meet tight deadlines.
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.
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 are maintained and in good working order.

Qualifications :

Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience: 5 years of experience in carpentry 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 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time