Karriereseite und Stellenangebote – Putsch GmbH

How did you come to Putsch®?

Since my uncle worked with Putsch® a number of years ago, my mother suggested I submit an application.
I've been employed with Putsch® since September 1989.

For what reasons you decide to work for Putsch®?

My brother has worked in a company with 1,500 employees. At the time, I also applied for training. All of this seemed (at age 16) somewhat overwhelming. After a plant tour at Putsch®, I decided to apprentice at Putsch®.

What was the starting point for you? Could quickly take on the responsibility?

Initial Training started in September 1989 and ended January 1993. From 1993 to 1999 I was in Maintenance. Since 1999 I have worked in the knife manufacturing group.
I have been in training to become a state-certified technician from 1997 to 2000.
My former cost center manager asked me in 1998, whether I would like to assist and oversee the knife and fraiser milling department. After thinking about it one night, I accepted.
The transition to the knife and fraiser milling department in January 1999 was very demanding, Because "we" always appeared to be in two places. In a short period of time I learned about technical and organizational issues. Two months later, my cost center manager was on four weeks holiday and I had to manage the department (with 20 or more people) on my own. A big task that I handled pretty well.

In 2002 I took over responsibility for the knife and fraiser milling department completely. My predecessor retired.

In the year 2007 a bunch of technical projects were undertaken. For at least four projects I was, and am still, involved. A stressful time but I look back with pride.

In 2009-2010, the new plants became my area of responsibility.

What are your current, distinct areas of responsibility at Putsch®?

Management of the knife fabrication group in shifts. Compliance with the product requirements and assuring the quality of the deliverable product. If necessary, support of all adjacent areas, e.g. maintenance, SCM, implementation of innovations in my cost center.

And what is your experience with the development opportunities within the Putsch® group?

I think, if you have the right performance, focused responsibility and willpower, and ultimately company support, then further development within the company is a given.

What are your personal goals?

My dream is the management of a (largely) fully automatic knife manufacturing facility.

What motivates you in your everyday working life?

The challenges of the day. To exceed the performance objectives. Compliance with very close customer deadliness. The nice colleagues.

How do you motivate your employees?

Praise and recognition are important. In the event of a fault in the production process, I include employees in the problem-solving process. That works. Employees must feel they are being taken seriously, so I am now implementing quality circles. In small groups people can tell me what is not correct. If it is to be taken seriously, I change things. The employee detects this change and knows he was part of the solution. It is also important that you are not the "Superman". If I make a mistake, I admit it.

What was your job previous highlight?

Acceptance of the grinder (KST2968) and the Doosan lathe (KST2170). The above mentioned Projects.

What does innovation and passion mean to you?

The working life would be boring without innovation and passion, no matter whether I bake bread or cut knife blanks. Every day would be the same. Innovation brings color to the professional life. Through the introduction and implementation of innovations comes a motivation for yourself, Again, these all help the company and provide cost savings, the goal of us all. Passion is what I bring (almost) every day, to help Putsch® achieve its best.

At the Putsch® company, I would guess ...

Crisis-proof employment!! With that being most important, we could (almost) all successfully survive economic crises. Absolutely unusual.

A sense of family atmosphere. The operation is so big that everyone knows everyone. I know some of my colleagues for many years and that is fun for me. With many of my colleagues I have good relationships.

The payroll is always on time. In 23 years I did not one time experience late payroll.

How would you describe the working atmosphere at Putsch® ?

I put a lot of value in my area that the employees work together well. Nothing is so stressful as prolonged rivalries among the colleagues. If needed, I will step in to resolve any issues.

How well do handle the demands of work and family while working for Putsch®?

Good. For all personal problems, I'm always willing to listen.

What do you do in your spare time?

I like most so spend my free time with my partner. That time we spend with different activities:

In the Ruhr district, short trips by car, train or bike,

I love to read a good book The last book I read just last week was "I'm a

customer, Get Me Out of Here"

Visits to or from friends and relatives

Regular visits to the stadium

Unfortunately also housework

What advice would you give someone who wants to apply for work at Putsch®? What tips would you give to new hires?

Absolute Beginners: Learn to work with a team, be open-minded, build relationships with your colleagues, be accessible, adaptable and be willing to learn.

How did you start with Putsch®?

I started at Putsch® by chance. Putsch® was determined to deliver complex equipment. To accomplish this, the position of Project Leader was created, and this was upward move for me.

For what reasons did you decide to work for Putsch®?

The location of Putsch® was a benefit, but essentially it was the attraction of having the responsibility as Project Leader to ensure delivery of the end product. Add to that the fact that I enjoy travel, and a majority of our customers have headquarters outside of Germany.

What did this advancement in position mean to you? Could you learn the responsibilities quickly?

Since I was the first Project Leader at Putsch®, in one sense I had a lot of freedom. On the other hand, I had to understand, work within, and change the existing structure and flow of the company.

What are your current, distinct areas of responsibility at Putsch®?

My current assignment as Department Leader is the organization and coordination of the technical departments at different locations, as well as promoting the further development of new products.

What was your career path in the company, and what is your current job role?

I began my career in 2004 as a project manager in the engineering office. I was involved in the implementation of various projects abroad. In November 2007, the opportunity to move into the management of the technical office was offered to me. At first, we had to gather the appropriate resources in order to create innovations for our customers.

And what is your experience with the development opportunities within the Putsch® Group?

My career at Putsch® speaks for itself and requires no further description.

What are your personal goals?

The consistent flow of the development of new products is one of the goals.

How do you motivate your colleagues?

I am trying to make them aware of the joy in their tasks. In principle, that is not difficult. The employees have not learned their profession because they must, but because they have an interest in the technology, and wish to participate in the development of our products.

What were your previous biggest highlights?

Taking on the leadership of the project that was so far the largest order in Putsch's history, and the development of new machines in the recent past.

What do innovation and passion mean to you?

In my opinion, passion is the driving force for innovation.

At the Putsch® company, I would guess ...

... the first element of the culture is challenge.

How would you describe the working atmosphere at Putsch®?

Currently you can feel the energy of new exciting days, the coming growth of change ...

How is the balance between work and family at Putsch®?

It's something we learn to manage!

What do you do in your spare time?

Jogging, mountain biking, skiing, traveling, cooking, and reading. It's important to be well-rounded, to be prepared for new tasks.

Do you have any advice for someone who might like to work in your position one day?

On the one hand, enjoy your work, on the other, persevere.

What advice would you give someone who wants to apply for work at Putsch®? What tips would you give to new hires?

Be open to everything, have the willingness to learn. Communication is an important part of the activity. It is equally important to work well within a team.

For what reasons did you decide to work for Putsch®? What was your introduction to Putsch®?

Before I applied at Putsch®, I researched information about the company. Putsch's long standing tradition was, for me, a sign of continuity and security. My entry coincided with the implementattion of Quality Assurance. The department name is self-descriptive, so I was also aware of our responsibility: The customer expects to be satisfied with flawless products.

What has been your career path in the company, and what is your current job role?

After I started as an employee in Incoming Inspection within Quality Assurance, I took production technician training as a sideline. In parallel, I was given more responsibility on the department of the company and finally becoming the head of department. Along with the Machine Acceptance Testing, I had reponsibility for the inspection of individual components and purchased parts from ousitde suppliers.

In addition, incoming inspection, serial production inspection, documentation of completed machines and the support of the QM.

And what is your experience with the development opportunities within the Putsch® -Group?

Of course it is important to pursue an objective. From my own experience, "Putsch®" is committed to its employees through training in order to enable them to to contribute.

What motivates you in your everyday working life?

Personal motivation is not difficult. My job is very diverse and interesting.

And how do you motivate your employees?

I think the most important thing is that every employee sees himself or herself as part of a team. Team meetings in this company are just as important as personal discussions with individuals. I have trust and an open attitude. In the event of a fault I bring the employees together. Praise and recognition should not be foreign concepts. Criticism, no matter how it is presented, should not be used in a negative manner.

Do you have any advice for someone who would like to work in your position one day?

To stay faithful to the demands of his work as he would tor himself. It is important when employed by a company to be able to identify with the obligations.