Laudemir Meira Soares is from Brumado, interior of Bahia. Lau, as it is known today in KLINGER Brazil, had contact with the company still very young, to the 19 years ago, while still living in your hometown. Era 1987, and who introduced her was her uncle, company employee at the time, who went to visit family on vacation. “I remember my uncle encouraging me to work at KLINGER. He already extolled the opportunities that the company provided to employees”, account.
Since your 16 years ago, Laudemir worked as a painter and mason's helper., and was excited about the possibility of working for the company. Like this, gave uncle a thumbs up, who referred his nephew to the factory manager at the time. "In that time, curriculum culture did not yet exist. Then, a name and a recommendation was enough to get an interview”.
not long after, still in 1987, the brumadian received the news that KLINGER Brazil was looking for a Mixer and he could be part of the selection process. Then, finished his studies in his hometown and, next year, faced more than 1.500 kilometers to reach the company in Várzea Paulista.
Promising, Laudemir made his way in the sealing division and, after about five years, was already the leader of the entire expedition of the company.
Even with a rapid rise, Laudemir wanted more. His experience in the company and his constant interest in learning made Laudemir in charge of the factory.: "From that moment, I was not only responsible for shipping, but also for the entire production of sealing materials”.
today – after 35 years of KLINGER Brazil – Laudemir is a logistics supervisor in the controlling and, among the various responsibilities responsible for the production, input, output and consumption of raw materials.
To the 55 years ago, Laudemir does not skimp on praising the company that, for more than half of his life, considered it as home: “KLINGER is, since I entered, a friendly and family business, giving opportunities to people in their first job”. And adds: “Conversation with leaders and managers has always been very easy! They are open to listening to our suggestions and encouraging discussions in order to arrive at a better scenario for the client”.
When remembering these 35 years with the company, shows hope for the future: “I went through some adverse periods while I was at KLINGER, with political and economic crises. I saw several businesses around close, it was scary. The way KLINGER got through these difficult times reassures me for what lies ahead.. We demonstrate that we are strong!”
For longtime colleagues, there is no doubt about the importance of Laudemir at KLINGER. Second Grace Piccolo, who has been working with Laudemir for 28 years ago, he is a key part of the company: “It is the employee who is ALWAYS ready to help in any situation. Together, we are always negotiating the best order delivery date to better serve the customer. Thanks to their experience and commitment, your efforts are critical to KLINGER, it really makes a difference! I have a lot of admiration for him!”
To those who work with Laudemir for less time, the admiration is the same: “Working with Lau is knowing that, every day (even in the hardest), he will manage to bring a smile to your face. It is an example of professionalism and human being that, in these almost 4 years together, showed me how much a leader can be a nice and extroverted person. I consider Lau to be a great work partner, and together we make a great team. I'm very grateful, because a large part of the professional I am today is thanks to him.” - comments Matheus Tavares, department assistant managed by Laudemir.