This year’s UN International Women Day’s theme is #EmbraceEquity. The campaign raises awareness about the difference between equity and equality.
To celebrate women and join this important discussion, we have asked some of our female employees around the world to share their perspectives as women working in the logistics and packaging industry.
“Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities. Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.”
Image source: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
MIA CHEN
Accountant & HR - Nefab China
Joined Nefab in 2022
I am honored to join the Nefab community, where every female employee is treated fairly and equally. The company is focused on formulating training plans according to personal conditions, improving workability, enhancing core competitiveness, and realizing our employees’ self-worth.
BEATRIZ MUÑOZ
Machine Operator - Nefab Spain
Joined Nefab in 2019
Nefab and my colleagues make things easy and treat me properly. Even though I have a hearing disability, for example, my colleagues speak in front of me more slowly.
MARIELA ANGUIANO
Production Supervisor - Nefab Mexico
Joined Nefab in 2017
Equity for me is very important and in my time working for Nefab, the company has provided us the opportunity to advance in different positions. Nefab has supported my professional development by introducing me to different areas of the organization, allowing me to understand and learn more about the systems that we use. In the end, I succeeded to secure the position of production supervisor because of the technical training received.
ZSANETT MATUZ
Production Worker - Nefab Hungary
Joined Nefab in 2018
In my first year, I was given simpler tasks by my superiors. As the years went by I was able to get ahead with the support of the local leadership. Nowadays, they entrust me with more complex tasks that require a lot of attention and concentration. I am glad that I am given the opportunity to help with the implementation of more and more projects in everyday production. In each phase of work, my ideas and suggestions are listened to and this is very important to me.
MONICA MEDEIROS
Finance, HR and Administrative Manager - Nefab Brazil
Joined Nefab in 2021
Equity within the packaging and logistics industry is quite important because all people, whether men, women or other genders have the ability, intelligence, and accountability to do what they choose to do without their essence or nature limiting them. Presently, I am leading finance and administration at Nefab in Brazil, and I can say that equity is one of the most important topics that we are pursuing.
CHARLOTTE NORTH
Office Manager - Nefab United States
Joined Nefab in 2021
Equity is very important for a working woman in the packaging and logistics industry. It allows a great opportunity for me to take initiative and contribute to our customers' needs. Working as Office Manager in a very fast-paced logistics warehouse allows me to not only interact daily on a managerial level but also on a personal level to get to know each and every person in the office/warehouse along with every visitor that enters our facility. I have been given an opportunity to help increase our team building which I feel is an important tool in building relationships. This shows every position has an important role in the company.
IRENE MARAÑON
Machine Operator - Nefab Spain
Joined Nefab in 2019
As a woman working in the packaging sector, I think equity is very important because we can do the same work as men. At the same time, Nefab opts for positions more appropriate to my physical conditions, for example trying to avoid the overweight on the saw machine.
TU NGUYEN
Operator - Nefab Vietnam
Joined Nefab in 2022
I joined Nefab South Vietnam as the first blue-collar woman in the foam line, and have been moving to the wood section recently. With the support from a female manager, I’m recognizing my strengths such as detail orientation and flexibility, which are essential in working with almost every product. With such a male dominant industry like packaging, women only need to be brave enough to step into it, and then we can definitely rock it.
ZSANETT BRAKSZATÓRISZ
Sales Manager - Nefab Hungary
Joined Nefab in 2020
I think equity and organizational success are in strong correlation, as it is important for the company to incorporate a variety of perspectives, experiences, and leadership styles. I have received all the support from the company in the last 2,5 years. I was able to work on both front and back-office sides and from January I was given the opportunity to coordinate the work of the local commercial team. These opportunities for advancement have a great impact on my professional development and I try to use my acquired experience and knowledge in my daily work.
MIHAELA CHIRA
Procurement and Supply Chain Coordinator - Nefab Spain
Joined Nefab in 2022
At Nefab, the staff is willing to help and train me, and mobility among sites and the possibility of promotion are also available. For example, I am a Romanian working for Nefab Spain. Nefab has into account the different circumstances that affect employees and adapt them, so I can continue growing in the company.
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