Perform tasks that arise unexpectedly or are assigned on the fly by management to address a specific need.
Supervise despatch operations:
Oversee the daily activities of shop floor staff, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
Lead and mentor shop floor staff:
Provide guidance, training, and support to the despatch team to achieve departmental goals.
Evaluate shop floor staff performance:
Assess the performance of shop floor staff and provide constructive feedback.
Coordinate communication:
Facilitate clear and effective communication between shop floor staff, drivers, internal suppliers & customers, and other relevant parties.
Address issues:
Resolve any problems or issues that arise during packaging and despatch operations.
Monitor performance metrics:
Track and analyse despatch performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
Develop and implement despatching processes:
Create and refine processes to optimize time and resource management.
Manage employee training:
Ensure that shop floor staff are adequately trained and up-to-date on company policies and procedures.
Organize work rotas and shop floor staff duties:
Plan and assign work schedules and duties for shop floor staff.
Supervise employees:
Oversee the work of shop floor staff and ensure they are performing their duties effectively.
Develop a work schedule for workers:
Create and manage work schedules for shop floor staff.
Monitor and adjust despatch processes:
Identify and address bottlenecks or inefficiencies in despatch operations to optimize resource allocation and minimize delays.
Maintain accurate records:
Keep detailed records all activities on packaging & despatch, health & safety, staff training and any other pertinent issues encountered.
Compliance to standards:
Adhere to all company standards, including but not limited to ISO and any other applicable national or/and international standards.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
How many years of experience do you have as a despatch foreman in a foundry or manufacturing environment?
Education:
Certificate (Required)
Experience:
despatch : 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person