Fouad - the Star Worker A hard worker and great motivator, Fouad is considered the ‘shining star’ at our Prestons Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE). Fouad joined Afford Employment 15 years ago and has continuously and consistently exceeded the expectations of his Team Leaders at the Prestons factory. Fouad has a drive to work. He is a reliable team member that puts his hand up to help or to take on new responsibility whenever the opportunity arises. He began at Prestons on the floor with other employees, and over the years has shown such enthusiasm and eagerness to learn more, that he has been supported to progress into a leadership role as site Team Leader. In his leadership role he is quiet and considered and his opinion is truly valued by all at Prestons. His knowledge of the shrinking machine is like no other and he understands all the Afford processes and procedures inside and out. As a Team Leader he has the responsibility of managing his own team and running his own line and machines to complete jobs for many well known consumer brands.
progress he has been supported to make. His strong work ethic, pride in his job and very high work standards make him one of the most respected employees on the floor, by both his peers and Afford staff. Through every process, Fouad will be there encouraging his team to do their best and provides help when needed. From precise labelling through to counting and packing, Fouad ensures that his team is completing every task to perfection and delivering on time. While considered a thoughtful character and a friend to all, Fouad expects his team to pull their weight and perform. He takes his responsibility as a Team Leader very seriously and has been supported in how to address productivity or efficiency issues with employees – with diplomacy – if they arise.
Fouad always has a smile when he enters the workplace and is ready to get into work and start the day.
Nothing will distract Fouad from running his line at the Prestons ADE. A true inspiration to his fellow workers and to the Afford team who have the privilege of working alongside him, Fouad continues to aim high and set new goals in his work-life.
All who work and come in contact with Fouad enjoy his company and look up to him as a role model for the
“I love to run my own line on the work floor and work with my team” – Fouad
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