Not only do our modular components mesh excellently – they also stand for innovation, sustainability, flexibility, service, safety, and a whole lot more besides. But it is actually the excellent work of our highly qualified staff, our employees in the various divisions, which ensures that our components meet the highest of standards … to keep your production flowing.
One for all – and all for your flow
In their interviews, our employees offer an insight into what they do – what they work on, what sets them apart – and also share a few anecdotes. Learn more about the people who work tirelessly every day to design, produce, and maintain the very best process components.
Patience, motivation, a sense of humor - the keys to success
Christopher Neuhaus, who has been Head of Offer & Order Management at GEA Hilge in Bodenheim for the last three years, gives us an insight into his day-to-day work, which is both challenging and motivating. His career path, which began at a brewery, took him to the mechanical engineering sector, the food and beverage industry, and, ultimately, to GEA, where he has been making his mark on the field of offer and order management for hygienic pumps since 2016.
“I really enjoy working with customers to develop suitable solutions”
Aron Stauffer develops aseptic valves for GEA. His work with his team in Kirchberg in Switzerland enables production processes that meet the highest hygiene requirements. In his interview, he describes what he, as a Swiss, thinks about working with employees in Germany and why he does not shy away from challenges.
“GEA Flow Components offers an overall concept”
Lisa Klaumünzer loves to rise to a challenge. As the product manager responsible for our portfolio of hygienic valves, she needs to maintain an overview of the ever-changing market requirements. In her interview, she explains how she tackles this Herculean task and why she gets so much enjoyment out of it.
“The focus is definitely on the customer”
Jana Zimpel doesn’t only know a thing or two about cleaners – the product sales manager also belongs to the team that develops and monitors GEA Flow Components’ sustainability concept. In her interview, she outlines what she loves about contact with the customers and why GEA Flow Components is just the place for her to act on her enthusiasm for it.
“I really enjoy being able to help others”
Sven Horter's varied work includes both theoretical and practical elements. The service engineer is very sociable and has a lot of fun communicating with the customer. In his interview, he explains how he works with them and why he has such a high opinion of GEA Hilge.
“Everyone is the architect of their own fortune”
Timo Knappe has lived in Büchen since he was a child and became aware of GEA at an early age as the company makes a significant contribution to the region’s productivity. It therefore comes as no surprise that he decided to play it safe and try his luck at our company – even though he doesn’t really believe in luck. Read his interview to learn why he places his trust in figures and how he ensures that everything continues to flow for GEA’s customers.
“It is especially important to ask questions, listen carefully, and look closely”
Yang Lindner attaches great importance to accuracy. The indoor sales manager understands the importance of precise work for the success of her customers. In her interview, she explains why she thinks this approach leads to success and what her uncle thinks about GEA.
“I need something that’s always changing”
Simon Anderson absolutely thrives on what he does at GEA Flow Components. The head of our test center, which serves as an internal inspection body, particularly enjoys rolling up his sleeves and testing the limits of our components. In his interview, he explains why there are no limits to his enthusiasm about technology and why teamwork is especially important to him.
“I saw an opportunity and seized it”
Steffen Bischoff sees to it that our cleaners live up to the most stringent requirements not only in theory, but also and in particular in practice – and he likes to take a hands-on approach. His story of how he overcame the Iron Curtain and went on to find a new home at GEA shows he understands how to grasp an opportunity.
“It’s important that you have something you can be passionate about”
Pavitra Badiger has only recently joined GEA Flow Components in Büchen, but the trained mechanical engineer is an expert in the field of pumps and valves. In her interview, she explains how she ended up at GEA Flow Components and what helped her stand her ground in a male-dominated sector.
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