What do you think makes working at SF so enjoyable?

The entrepreneurial and versatile nature of the company. There is a lot to learn within the group because, as a total company, you serve different target groups through different channels (international, retail, food service) with different products (from egg salad to cheese sticks, from hummus to olives). Each business unit has its own specialist knowledge, which creates great synergies. Take Johma's flame salad or stuffed eggs for snack platters, for example. These products draw on Johma's expertise in stuffed eggs at the tapas business unit. In addition, each business unit/brand is at a different stage of the business life cycle, which leads to interesting challenges where the group can help each other. You are, as it were, a kind of family, where all business units have their own character, but are made up of the same SF genes.

Is there an achievement within SF that you are most proud of?

Organising the first Tapas conference. A day on which the strategy and mission of the business unit were presented and we strengthened the team spirit with all employees through team building and a closing barbecue. Everyone – from the office to production – was enthusiastic about the set-up. Of course, not everything went as planned, but that made it all the more enjoyable when it was successful!

What do you appreciate most about your working environment?

If you want something, it can be arranged. We are very flexible as a company because we consist of so many different “mini companies”. Initiative is rewarded, and you can tell.

'At Signature Foods, you are given a lot of responsibility from day one, you work with great brands and you make people happy with feel-good food moments. Your colleagues are committed and you learn quickly, especially during the traineeship, which focuses on personal growth. I am proud of setting up a commercial team at Westland Salades to accelerate collaboration and growth. This allows us to make a real contribution to the commercial success of Signature Foods! What do I appreciate most? The freedom, the trust, the people and the inspiring working environment.'

Experience as an employee

I enjoy working at Signature Foods because you really get the opportunity to develop and implement your own vision. This is reinforced by the variety between ad hoc and planned work, and between strategic and operational tasks. It also makes me proud to work for brands that people are attracted to and always respond to with a smile. Everyone reacts enthusiastically when you start talking about a tasty Vlammetje on the terrace or Heks'nkaas with drinks.

Growth and development

In my position, I deal with legislation and regulations a lot. Changes in these regulations sometimes require us to reconsider our positions. I experience growth and development for myself when I coordinate the process well, both internally and externally, enabling us to achieve the best possible results.

Working environment

Achieving the best possible results every day with all my colleagues, where everyone's talent is valued and utilised. It would be utopian to assume that we as an organisation have already achieved this, but I appreciate that we are getting a little closer every day.