Maria Palm
Production Planner – ProductionI am so thankful for this exciting, challenging, and fun journey.
How did you join JOST Umeå?
It all started in 2013, when I did a 4-week practice in Production Engineering as part of my Swedish studies after moving from Guatemala to Sweden. I helped in finding the root cause of a process problem in the old cylinder factory.
Then I came back as a consultant in 2015, working in Production Engineering, to carry-out some studies and improvements regarding packing material.
In April 2016 I became an JOST Umeå employee and started as Sourcing Quality Engineer in the Purchasing Department. It was a very exciting journey, especially because it involved validation of many new parts and new suppliers due to the new generation of front loaders that was launched.
And then, due to personal reasons, I needed to have a more local job, without the need to travel to visit or audit suppliers. And luckily for me I found just the right position that fitted both my needs and the companys. So, in January 2021 I became a part of the Production Planning department, with the new role Production Planner for the hydraulic kit packaging line. I find this job relevant, challenging, and dynamic. I can say that I have a lot of fun each day of work!
What’s the best thing about working at JOST Umeå?
The best for me is belonging to a solid, international company with a sustained growth trend in the past years. That makes us all get involved in doing things efficiently and looking for improvements in our daily activities. And of course, one of the greatest “pluses” is the good teamwork within my department and among all departments. You always find a helping hand in case you need it!
Can you describe JOST Umeå with three words?
Global, competitive and complex.
Some of my colleagues
About JOST Umeå
JOST Umeå is part of JOST Group which is a world-leading producer and supplier of safety-critical systems for the commercial vehicle industry. Under the umbrella brand of JOST, the comprehensive range of products is broken down into systems for applications on the road and in agriculture.
Within our Quicke brand we produce front loaders, implements, backhoes and control systems for tractors. The JOST brand includes fifth wheel couplings, landing gears, ball bearing turntables, king pins and container locks as well as components for alternating systems. Truck and trailer axles are also sold under the JOST brand. The tradition-steeped ROCKINGER brand comprises the core components of towing hitches, drawbar eyes and drawbars for transporters and trucks. TRIDEC offers steering systems and axle suspensions for trailers.
ROCKINGER products are also used in agricultural applications. Quicke has been part of the JOST family since February 2020 and specialises in agricultural front loaders and equipment.
JOST currently employs over 4,200 staff worldwide and has sales and production sites in over 20 countries and on all five continents. JOST has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
For more information about our product brand Quicke, please visit www.quicke.com
For more information about JOST, please visit www.jost-world.com
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