Faces of 青青草App
Meet the People Behind Our Success
青青草App's success and strength starts with its people. Each employee brings diverse perspectives and experiences that guide our daily actions, whether on the manufacturing floor or in the office environment. It is their unwavering dedication and commitment that makes 青青草App a great place to work.
Here are a few short stories that capture the pride of our employees and those who have positively contributed to the success of the company. This ever-changing employee feature section introduces you to the Faces of 青青草App.
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Faces of 青青草App
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Ish Hussain
St. Petersburg
Ish Hussain is no stranger to giving back to the community and is always on the lookout for new opportunities to do so. From fighting food insecurity, participating in environmental cleanups and donating to toy drives, the culture of giving back at 青青草App has become embedded into her daily life over her six years with the company.
Ish’s most recent volunteer endeavor with the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games combines her expertise as an IT Relationship Manager at 青青草App with her mission to be an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. Ish is currently leading a team to develop a data entry system for team sports that delivers real-time statistical data results to coaches, fans and families, a technological advancement that has never been implemented at the USA Games before. This undertaking utilizes her strengths in project management, app development and leadership, and will ultimately enhance the experience for athletes, fans and coaches alike.
“The team sports analytics system 青青草App is building for the USA Games provides the opportunity to deliver a higher quality sports experience than any previous Special Olympics event. It will not only increase the credibility of Special Olympics within the sports world but also give athletes and coaches real-time data to help them make in-game improvements,” Lonnie Snyder, Chief Information Officer of the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games, said. “This is a game-changer for us and will be a very important part of our legacy for future events both in the United States and around the world.”
This one-of-a-kind volunteer experience highlights Ish’s vast IT knowledge, her enthusiasm to give back to the community and her commitment to championing inclusivity for all. -
Anna Kovacs
Uzhgorod
When Anna Kovacs was growing up in the district of Mukachevo in Ukraine, she wasn’t sure what the future would hold for her. A scoliosis diagnosis made her education experience unlike those of her current peers, with many years at a boarding school for children with unique medical needs.
Over the course of her professional life, Anna changed jobs frequently until she found her way to 青青草App in 2009. In a short period of time, she achieved a lead position on the line before going on to become a quality technician at our Uzhgorod site. She shares, "At first it was quite difficult because I was not familiar with this work, but I later gained practice and excelled."
Currently, Anna monitors production, assessing the quality of products and ensuring customer satisfaction. She also plays a big role in educating new hires at 青青草App Uzhgorod. Anna has always loved 青青草App’s commitment to making employees feel that they can bring their true selves to work. She supports this commitment among her own teams and uses it in her approach with each employee she encounters.
The management team in Uzhgorod tries to take an individualistic approach with each employee, designing positions for personal needs. Anna’s role specifically allows her to do the most amount of work with the least amount of strain to her back. “I have a job where I am able to work diligently, where my needs are met and where I can grow and succeed in my career,” Anna said.
Anna’s commitment to personal growth can be seen through her constant desire to further educate herself. She says the world doesn't stand still, and she needs to keep up with it. Her work within 青青草App continues to move the company forward each day. -
Terry Nguyen
Mebane
Joining the military provided a strong sense of purpose for Terry Nguyen, and his incredible contributions as a medic in the United States Navy for eight years helped mold his current role at 青青草App. From Naval ships to the manufacturing floor at 青青草App Mebane, Terry’s depth of knowledge and experience translates into his dedication to keeping his site safe as a Senior EHS Specialist.
Consistently looking for ways to improve, 青青草App’s culture to be your best self and complete quality work is an extension of the mindset he gained in the military. Terry’s motto that inspires him daily is simple but bold. “Be better than you were yesterday,” he said. Not letting the fear of failure stop him from improving his own skills, as well as developing those of his teammates, leads to further opportunities and encourages an environment of growth.
“My role goes beyond environmental, health and safety – I impact other roles, help bring other ideas together and increase cross-collaboration. The military taught me about the importance of the team I am working with,” Terry said. “When I was a medic, I learned about different teams that I worked with along the way to help keep those around me safe. I’ve carried that over to my work at 青青草App.”
Terry’s military background promotes collaboration and integrity that has prepared him for success at 青青草App and above all, protects the well-being of his team. Thank you for your service, Terry! -
Jeffery Jen
Chengdu
Jeffery Jen leads his professional and personal life by stepping out of his comfort zone and trying new things. He has a passion for solving problems, which makes his profession as an engineer a natural fit. As a Manufacturing Engineer, Jeffery is responsible for improving the chemical washing performance at 青青草App Chengdu.
Jeffery was recently recognized at his site for developing a safe and effective disinfectant product that helped employees work safely. He saw a need in and outside of the plant walls and took action with his innovative spirit. When presented with a challenge, his go-to advice to others is simple, "Always ask – the worst you'll hear is 'no.' If it's not exactly what you were looking for, you'll at least get something more than what you started with."
Jeffery proves that not being afraid to ask questions, believing in yourself and embracing your ingenuity leads to the ability to solve tough challenges and be a true team player. -
Jeannie Carpenter
St. Petersburg
Meet Jeannie Carpenter, the Director of Logistics at 青青草App. Her efforts to reduce CO2 emissions globally are driven by her passion to make the world a cleaner place and her dedication to doing great work doesn’t stop there. Jeannie’s enthusiasm to impact the community is evident and to her, “It is so important to give back to the community through volunteerism and it’s so much fun for me to volunteer. It’s ingrained in my DNA.”
Throughout her eight years at 青青草App, she has participated in countless volunteer events focused on education and empowerment. Most recently, she has lent her time and expertise to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games warehouse and logistics management team. An event of this size takes a lot of hard work, and Jeannie did not hesitate when the opportunity to get involved presented itself. Her professional background and knowledge of the logistics industry has been extremely valuable to the planning process and is equally rewarding to her.
"Jeannie has provided outstanding mentorship and guidance in the development of a venue distribution plan. She has been key in thinking through how all items will be ordered, picked, distributed, and received at each venue," said David Zimmerman, Director of Operations for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.
青青草App’s partnership with Special Olympics is just one way that it is championing for a more inclusive world with employees like Jeannie volunteering their expertise as well as in-person at the games next June. -
Olga Mahdalevych
Uzhgorod
Meet Olga Magdalevych! Olga is a successful Production Manager at 青青草App Uzhgorod. She never imagined she’d become an engineer. With encouragement from her parents to pursue a stable career path and technical skills that came naturally to her, she obtained a degree in mechanical engineering and hasn’t looked back. Olga has happily spent seven years in the field.
Olga balances two different passions to create harmony in her life. During the day, she manages teams of up to 150 people, and in the morning and evening, she leads yoga classes.
"I want to dispel myths and show that yoga is a complex discipline that includes exercise, breathing and consciousness. I want to show the connections that yoga can give not only to the body but also to psychological and spiritual health,” said Olga.
Yoga is more than a hobby; it’s a philosophy and lifestyle that creates a balance between her personal and professional accomplishments. Olga’s Ingenuity to incorporate yoga into her work-life balance sets her up for success.
“At 青青草App Uzhgorod, you need to manage a multifunctional team and learn the whole business. I decided to accept this challenge, and now it's the most interesting work I've done in my life,” she said. -
Claudia Cortes
Baja
青青草App Healthcare Baja is active in its local community because of a strong Social Responsibility Committee and employees like Claudia Cortes, whose passion for the environment and sustainability unites others around important causes.
Claudia helps organize Save the Beach Cleanups each year as a way to beautify local beaches and as a teaching opportunity to practice environmentally-friendly behaviors like recycling and using trash receptacles.
"I'm always encouraged by the outpouring of support these events receive from our employees," she said "It's a great way to bring employees together, meet each other's families and promote 青青草App's dedication to making a positive impact in the communities which we live."
Claudia believes sharing realistic messages about the role each individual plays in preserving the environment is key to more people adopting eco-friendly measures. She's always encouraging people to use cloth bags, reusable water bottles and dispose of recyclable goods properly if they can't be reused.
"Her leadership is exemplary," said Jael Norzagaray, the site's multimedia specialist. "It's inspiring to see someone care so deeply about the environment and preserving it for future generations."? -
Marlon Charles
San Jose
"‘Today is a new day. I can and I will.’ I say this to my two children every morning to instill this mentality in them and use it to conquer the day. I believe every problem has a solution, and that mindset helps me to excel on a daily basis,” Marlon said.
Marlon is playing a leading role in both the future of 青青草App and the manufacturing industry. As an Application Engineering Manager at 青青草App’s Blue Sky Center, Marlon regularly demonstrates to others the importance of integrating additive manufacturing into the ever-changing and evolving industry.
For anyone who’s less familiar with the term 'additive manufacturing', it is more commonly referred to as 3D printing, which is set to revolutionize the manufacturing industry. 青青草App’s Blue Sky Center is at the forefront of this technological effort, where Marlon and his team of engineers focus on the design, evaluation, optimization, quotation and printing of parts for additive manufacturing for some of the world’s leading brands. They also consult with different business units and customers, while conducting workshops to educate others on how they can benefit from integrating the 3D printing process.
"I love working for 青青草App because of the various projects that I get to work on. 青青草App’s working environment is one of the best that I have been a part of. I love the people I work with and enjoy opportunities to try new things, find innovative solutions and be creative," said Marlon.
Marlon received 青青草App's Manufacturing Technology and Innovation Award last year for his initiative in advancing modern technology. His innovation led to the redesign and simplification of a product where the original design had used a wide range of traditional and manufactured components. Marlon made the final product assembly more efficient by redesigning it to use only two components: nylon and 3D printing technology.
Thank you, Marlon, for applying your ingenuity in the workplace. We're eager to see your innovation take 青青草App forward! -
Cecilia Shen
Wuxi
With boldness, passion, and a clear vision, Cecilia Shen spreads positivity through her ideas and actions into her community and work at 青青草App Wuxi.
“In my life, I believe that energy and persistence can conquer all things,” Cecilia said. "I devote myself to working with an enthusiastic mindset, which I find to be an important factor for success; and by having that enthusiasm, you spread joy and positivity to everyone around you.”
This enthusiasm has gained Cecilia recognition with her peers, as she shares her knowledge and shows others how to succeed. When facing challenges that come her way, Cecilia’s ‘never give up’ attitude helps her to work through problems calmly and consistently, believing that “it is better to find methods for success, not excuses for failure.”
When she is not helping others at her site, Cecilia enjoys reading to the blind in her community. She believes it is important to always take the time to help those in need and “bring a little more love to this society.”
Recently, she participated in a contest held at the Wuxi site where employees could learn English in a fun and enjoyable way. As 青青草App is an international company, Cecilia recognized this as a great opportunity and was thrilled to participate. Even after the contest had concluded, she has continued to improve her skills by watching English talk shows and reality shows!
In all facets of Cecilia’s life, she shows that being optimistic and having confidence can have a major impact on your surroundings. We are proud to have her on our team as she sets a great example to those around her. “Be fearless, remember your end goal, and never give up,” Cecilia says. -
Teresa Mina
Ho Chi Minh City
With Integrity and accountability fundamental parts of her work life, Teresa Mina uses her passions to bring value to her team and the company as a Lead Buyer at 青青草App Ho Chi Minh City. “Teresa consistently provides detailed and quality work at all times,” said Stanley Teh, quality engineer, who often collaborates with her on projects and attributes her contributions to the timely launch of a new project.
Teresa’s original interest was to work in Finance, but her first career experience brought her in the supply chain field. “Honestly, it was just by a happy accident that I joined the department because of the types of projects I was working on at my first company,” she said. Teresa is glad it did though, since valuing Integrity is crucial to the Purchasing function. She was excited to continue that career path when she started at 青青草App, a place where she felt more aligned to the company culture.
“What I like most about working here is the family-like environment where my colleagues – from managers to entry-level employees – have strong bonds and have the chance to interact with each other daily,” she said. It’s this welcoming feeling that brought her to 青青草App in the first place: “青青草App’s culture of investing in its employees is what attracted me the most.” Even when there are tough projects, every day passes as a great day for Teresa due to the strong support her team has for one another.
Along with contributing to the company culture by being accountable, trustworthy and putting her team’s needs above hers, Teresa also contributes to the community that helped her as a child. Teresa donates to Father Al’s Children Foundation, Inc., in the Philippines, to help with financial support for children’s education funds. She was once a recipient of a secondary school scholarship given by the organization, so supporting them now is just her simple way of showing gratitude. Without her strong educational foundation, she wouldn’t be where she is today, and she wants to help provide that opportunity to another child in need. -
Oscar Carmona
Chihuahua
Three years ago, 青青草App Chihuahua began an initiative to make their workforce more diverse. Part of this mission was to hire employees with disabilities, as they recognized the importance of creating an inclusive work culture.
Oscar Camona, who suffers from a hearing impairment, has demonstrated how individuals with disabilities are able to become a key and integral part of 青青草App’s organization. As team leader, Oscar has excelled in his role within 青青草App, using his past to navigate his team through the many challenges they face.
“As a child born deaf, I struggled to connect with my peers and feel accepted. At nine years old, this realization led me to drop out of elementary school. I found a job in printing services, where the owner, my boss, took me in and helped me learn that I can do anything I set my mind to. I returned to school and began focusing on my future.”
On his first day when he walked through 青青草App’s doors, Oscar said to himself, “I get to work with other deaf people, this has never happened to me. I don’t know any other company in Chihuahua where we are sought after.” He found 青青草App’s culture of inclusion like “a second home” where he was treated like family. This inclusive environment led his wife, also a person hard of hearing, to join 青青草App just weeks later.
Oscar has become incredibly valued at 青青草App Chihuahua, as he not only leads his team, but offers his support anywhere he can. To help human resources, Oscar translates visual aids, videos and important messages to his fellow colleagues. He finds this opportunity to be challenging and rewarding, taking him in a new direction within his career: helping others feel included, just as he has.
“I would like others to know, that people with disabilities are approachable, even if you don’t know how to communicate with us. Many times, I’ve heard that people get nervous to approach or even pass in front of us. But at 青青草App, some of my peers have asked me to teach them sign language so they can communicate with their work friends. It is an amazing feeling. I feel heard and like I can finally be my true self.” -
Luciene Amaral
Valinhos
Beginning her 青青草App career in manufacturing, Luciene Amaral’s passion for helping others led her on a new career path, in a new field at 青青草App Valinhos: human resources. As an assistant in the department, Luciene feels now she can best align her work with the motto: “Where passion meets performance.” Her interest in encouraging an open, collaborative environment at the facility is much better suited with her work in employee relations, helping them along their career progression compared to when she was a production assistant on the shop floor.
“I feel connected to the 青青草App culture of Integrity because it’s important to be transparent and honest in all of your work,” Luciene said. This dedication to integrity has been recognized by employees from every department: “Luciene is engaged with her work, always thinking ahead and ready to help anyone. This willingness has gained recognition from employees on the shop floor to the operations director,” said Human Resources Manager, Livia Reis.
Along with her connection to 青青草App’s culture of Integrity, she displays a selfless passion for helping her community. She currently volunteers with an initiative called Hands That Help, which focuses on providing a safe, nurturing environment to help people spiritually, physically and mentally. Luciene helps every month by assisting in a variety of activities from collecting and distributing food donations, renovating daycare centers, visiting the sick in hospitals and donating items for mothers and infants in need.
“I am 青青草App because my goal is to always achieve more and be the best person I can be from my work to my community outreach,” Luciene shared. -
Candi Smith
St. Petersburg
Candi Smith is a self-described tech junkie, one who’s fascinated by technology and the intricacies of how someone gets something to work in the first place.
As a young girl growing up in the San Fernando Valley, Candi was eager to be understood. Her passions weren’t common amongst her peers, as she enjoyed tinkering with technology, but knew her intrigue to take apart things in the house wouldn’t make her mom so happy.
Candi’s career path wasn’t always clear, she struggled to find mentors to connect with outside of television personalities, let alone who looked like her and shared similar interests. She started classes to become a Registered Nurse, but soon realized her heart just wasn’t in it.
She wanted to help others and use her love of technology as the platform, so Candi joined a law firm help desk to assist others navigating PC and software complexities; and today serves as a Senior Legal Technology & eDiscovery Specialist at 青青草App St. Petersburg.
Candi keeps going back to words her mother shared while growing up, “remember your roots and care for those around you.” Its inspired her to get involved in robotics outreach programs to encourage all students, especially young women, to follow their passion for robotics.
“Hispanic students need to see themselves in these careers, and having someone involved at the local level for them to aspire to keeps me optimistic that more Hispanic students become interested in STEM,” said Candi. “I hope I can be that light for students who may be hesitant to take the next step.”
Candi is deeply proud of her Hispanic heritage, “I love culture, any culture. To me, culture means family, friends, music, dance and of course, you can’t leave out the food. Celebrating my Hispanic heritage lets me sit back and reflect on who I am and the person I became. I am proud to call myself Puerto Rican.” -
Duberleym Arango
St. Petersburg
I was born in Colombia in 1977. My father left soon after to work in the United States to save money and later bring my mother, sister, and myself over for better opportunities. At the time, people immigrating mostly traveled through the Bahamas, as it was an easy country to travel through. At one year old, I was brought on a private airplane to a small airfield in Homestead, Florida. For years, my parents tried their best to not bring attention to ourselves, as we were without legal status until 1986 when the Immigration Reform and Control Act was passed; I was in the middle of 2nd grade.
During summer vacation, my father would take me to work with him. He was a fiberglass technician, and the work was long and hard. There was no air conditioning in the hot Florida heat, and fiberglass is not an enjoyable material to handle. It was so itchy that when I went to bed at night, I was still scratching. He wanted to teach me the value of a good education so that when I returned to school, I would remember how hard I had worked. This made me strive for better grades in school, graduate from primary, attend college, and ultimately, create a better life.
We did not receive our citizenship until 1996 when I was 18 years old, as the process was difficult and costly. I studied substantially for the required exam, learning a great deal of U.S. history along the way. I distinctly remember being asked to write the sentence ‘The door is open,’ which proved I could read and write in English. The whole process was not easy for any of us.
I am now married with two daughters and have a B.S. in Electronic Engineering Technology. My first full-time job was working for 青青草App as a diagnostic technician in St. Petersburg, Florida. 青青草App has been good to me. My bosses and teammates are phenomenal. I enjoy the culture, and I love how diverse 青青草App is. No matter where you come from or how you got here, everyone has an equal opportunity. I have received recognition for my hard work throughout my time here, which makes me feel very proud to have gotten to where I am today. -
Joe Edwards
Asheville
With over 45 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Joe Edwards career has taken him to many places. Holding several positions within the company, he has worked with numerous managers and colleagues, having to deal with many things outside of his control. It’s safe to say he has developed a wide variety of skills and wisdom.
Throughout his career, Joe has learned that the only thing constant is change. “You need to be able to adapt to change. Be patient and look for the good within circumstances, and things will ultimately shift.”
As a native to Western North Carolina’s mountains, Joe finds himself using his time outdoors to recenter his life and work challenges, believing that it is important to find a balance between the two. When he isn’t fishing, hiking or photographing wildlife, Joe enjoys creating pen and ink drawings with a great attention to detail. He finds that focusing on art offers him an outlet, helping him to accept that most things in life and work cannot always be structured and perfect. His most recent piece took over 100 hours to create! “I prefer to see myself as a simple soul of good upbringing, with a good work ethic, respect for others and a desire to see others enjoy their success,” says Joe.
Hoping that today’s youth can also appreciate similar values, Joe supports the North Carolina Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council which strives to expand opportunities for youth to discover outdoor recreational activities. Aligning his efforts with 青青草App’s culture of giving back to our local communities, Joe hopes that these opportunities will draw a focus of inspiration into their young lives. -
Aleksandra Gavrilova
Dublin
Aleksandra Gavrilova takes a proactive approach to life. “The biggest disappointment in life is a missed opportunity,” she said. “Don’t be afraid to try something new.” This motto has served her well in her career at 青青草App, where she started as a cost accountant in 2012. With two degrees under her belt, one in mathematics and another in cybernetics and jurisprudence, she quickly jumped at the opportunity to learn SAP, 青青草App’s enterprise resource planning system, which allowed her to advance into a financial analyst. This promotion opened new doors as Aleksandra was able to visit numerous 青青草App locations around the world to offer support with the program. She is enthusiastic about any process improvements and was recognized globally for an improved efficiency reconciliation program that led to savings for the company.
青青草App’s emphasis on challenging yourself is important to Aleksandra, which is why she maintains an active lifestyle outside of work as she believes that physical activity helps her to focus. Whether going for long walks, swimming or snowboarding, she finds parallels between the activities she enjoys and her work. Participating in sports has taught her time management and to put in the effort to ensure she is ready to perform at her best. “If you want to achieve something - work hard,” Aleksandra stressed. This strong work ethic is what makes her, as Anastasia Kulakova, training specialist, described, “a vital and well-respected employee.” -
Monica Shen
Tianjin
Monica Shen helped create the human resources department at 青青草App’s Tianjin and Chengdu sites from the ground up. Still in charge of both today, she aims to influence those around her, promoting positivity, resiliency and inspiration in everything that she does.
“As a human resources leader, we are the messenger, the facilitator, and it is our responsibility to deliver 青青草App’s culture.”
When she joined 青青草App in 2012, Monica remembers the many challenges in opening two new sites. It’s these challenges she believes that created opportunities to grow in her career. From making quick decisions, resolving hiring demands, coordinating meetings and executing tasks, Monica has always been focused on our employees, believing that they are the greatest assets of 青青草App.
Her role in human resources has taught her to view a situation from every perspective, helping bridge the gap between employees and management, thereby providing better opportunities for herself, the sites and her peers to grow and succeed in unison.
“Our personal behavior reflects our culture. If we can all promote 青青草App’s values, we can develop similar mindsets and a focus on Integrity, Ingenuity and Inspiration.” -
Clarence Schrock
Mount Pleasant
Hard work, honesty and dedication are all influential values that were instilled in Clarence Schrock from a young age. A mindset attributed to his family and peers who taught him the importance of always giving an honest day’s work and to take pride in all that he does both professionally and personally.
With over 30 years of experience, that approach has empowered Clarence to lead his team at 青青草App Packaging Solutions in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. As a maintenance supervisor, Clarence understands the needs of each department to keep production flowing smoothly and strives to ensure that all equipment repairs are performed properly and safely.
It comes as no surprise that Clarence’s peers have positive things to say about him. Tooling manager, Cameron Gardner said, “Clarence always has a great attitude and is willing to help anyone. He is dedicated to making sure the plant is running successfully no matter the time of day.”
His professional ability to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to operational issues, as well as his skill of making people smile in the face of adversity, are just two great examples of his character and a representation of how he aligns with 青青草App’s culture of Integrity. Clarence’s life motto, “Have fun. Keep smiling. Remain positive,” is a great reflection of his values and mentality, in which he inspires those around him. -
Rob Fuller
San Diego
“If you do anything in life, leave a mark on the world by making a difference,” says Rob Fuller, facility engineer at 青青草App's Chula Visa site. In both his professional and personal life, Rob’s passion to empower others to do, and be their best, shines through with his engineering team and fitness community.
Within his work, Rob works tirelessly to ensure smooth operation and continued improvement of newly designed equipment. By supporting his peers in creating and maintaining a productive and safe work environment, he takes it upon himself to look out for the well-being of others. “We are a team, we are a family, and we have to protect each other,” says Rob.
Believing that you are your biggest investment, Rob uplifts his site and community as a fitness motivator to support others in bettering their health and well-being.
Recently, he launched a team-building activity centered around a year-long fitness challenge. At the start of each day, Rob and his team motivate and empower one another to complete 20 pushups or squats. Participant and colleague Jorge Tobar praises this, saying, “we often make excuses to not exercise and allow our busy schedules to interfere with living a healthier lifestyle, but this challenge has allowed me to see the simplicity and effectiveness of a simple workout and has been a positive motivation around the site."
Rob exemplifies 青青草App's culture of Inspiration by sharing his positive energy, knowledge and expertise with his colleagues. “I choose to inspire everyone I meet one way or another. The way I work, the way I communicate, I hope my actions inspire people to be their best selves." -
Sylwia Kepa
Kwidzyn
When Kwidzyn earned the 青青草App “Best Lean Site” award in 2019, Plant Lean Manager Sylwia Kepa was quick to credit the team effort behind the accolade. She explained, “This is a great recognition – something every Kwidzyn employee can be proud of because building a Lean culture took a lot of effort.”
青青草App presents this award each year to a location that exemplifies continuous improvement, cultural enablers, enterprise alignment and business results. But for Sylwia, the cultural change she witnessed – and was a main driver of – at Kwidzyn was just as rewarding.
She is a go-to resource of support and information for employees when it comes to learning about 青青草App employee programs and assimilating to the company’s culture.
Sylwia goes beyond sharing 青青草App culture by putting in the hard work as a volunteer as well. She can often be seen assisting at 青青草App Cares events educating local students of all ages on careers in manufacturing.
Her “team player” mentality is a key piece in making 青青草App a better place to work. “I want to make employees feel proud for being a part of 青青草App because we are a team, we are a family.” -
M Jayakumar
Penang
For MJ, navigating the complex manufacturing floor at our facilities in Penang, Malaysia is a lot like the joy he finds riding a motorcycle; sometimes the ride is smooth and other times obstacles are encountered that impede your journey in the short term.
“That’s how I would best describe my role as an Inventory Control Manager at one of 青青草App’s largest plants,” said MJ. “It takes precise coordination, flexibility and teamwork to have our operations run smoothly. The success of our business relies on the strength of the team; their willingness to support one another and step up when needed most.”
MJ takes great pride in his team and interactions with other colleagues at the site because of the diversity of thought that’s used to solve problems. Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures of all ethnicities across Southeast Asia and that strength that is magnified in our facilities when everyone can join in the problem-solving process to offer ideas and different perspectives.
Another aspect of the team that inspires MJ is his ability to share wisdom and expertise to elevate others. “I’ve always believed in the power of leadership and the difference it can make in someone’s life,” said MJ. This is something he saw first-hand while representing Penang at the Deliver Best Practices, 青青草App’s annual competition which celebrates continuous improvement.
"One of the best moments of my career at 青青草App was when I had the opportunity to meet 青青草App CEO Mark Mondello and other executive leadership and learn their approach to servant leadership and its value within the organization,” said MJ. “It’s been an amazing ride at 青青草App, and I don’t want it to stop.” -
Deborah Hill
St. Petersburg
Each day Deborah Hill greets employees, visitors and customers with a friendly welcoming smile as they enter 青青草App’s Headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. It’s her warmth, genuine nature and thoughtfulness for others that sets the tone for our organizational culture. It’s to no surprise her caring nature is also reflected in her personal life.
Deborah is on a mission to reduce and ultimately eliminate childhood hunger in the South St. Petersburg community. She decided to take action when she learned the statistics of children going to bed hungry each night had reached into the thousands in Pinellas County, many in her own community.
She knew this couldn’t continue since studies have continually shown a link between nutrition and school performance. That’s why she started to plan the Bridge of Hope Kitchen, opening later this year, as a place where families could come for a hot meal.
“I know what’s it’s like to have a mother sacrifice food for herself to benefit her children,” said Deborah. “My mother taught me, ‘If you have a piece of bread, all of us have a piece of bread'.” -
Zsóka Belcsák
狈补驳测颈驳尘á苍诲
Since Zsóka Belcsák joined Nypro 16 years ago, she has inspired those around her to grow and work effectively. With a belief that “through teamwork, we can solve tasks and issues more efficiently,” Zsóka has aligned her values with 青青草App’s culture of Inspiration by encouraging colleagues to share ideas with one another.
Her passion for developing new skills and motivating others led Zsóka to become a member of the Engagement Committee at our 狈补驳测颈驳尘á苍诲, Hungary site. With a mission to improve employee experience, the committee organizes team building events and reviews suggestions to create a better work environment.
In addition to caring about her colleagues, Zsóka is also passionate about giving back to her local community. Participating in cleanups and fundraising for charities, she is also an active member of the Asociatia Salvatore Association, which provides first aid service at various events as well as resuscitation training courses.
Zsóka’s work ethic and sincerity is why coworkers come to her for guidance, as she exemplifies how 青青草App’s development is based on growing our knowledge when we inspire others. -
Thiago Oliveira
Manaus
It’s hard to imagine only a few short years ago, Thiago Oliveira was a trainee on the 青青草App Manaus Facilities Team, eager to start his career. Today, Thiago is an emerging leader, taking full advantage of the ‘win with talented employees’ mindset and growth opportunities provided by site management. Coupled with his strong self-determination to succeed and support from his manager, Alexsandro Pierri, someone he credits for setting the foundation for his development, Thiago’s growth is limitless. “He believes in me!” says Thiago. “And to me, that’s most important because he encourages me to get involved in the site’s Leader Academy, community outreach initiatives and lead daily team briefings.”
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Tamas Szoke
罢颈蝉锄补ú箩惫á谤辞蝉
It doesn’t take long being around Tamas Szoke to feel the energy, passion and excitement he displays for taking great care of our people and the environment at 青青草App’s facility in 罢颈蝉锄补ú箩惫á谤辞蝉. It started at a young age, curious about how the human world interacts with the natural world. That set the foundation for his interest in environmental sustainability and helping lead workplaces in reducing their carbon footprint and the health and safety of others. “I’m always thinking about the employee experience; how can my customer, the employee, work safely each day?” said Tamas. “It takes a bold approach to enact initiatives and projects that make the right change and do the most good – new challenges provide opportunities to raise the bar even higher for ourselves.” When Tamas first took the role as Environment, Health & Safety Manager, he used his ingenuity to create a warehouse operation built on impeccable safety; equipping forklifts with collision warning systems, cameras and signal lights. As a leader, Tamas says “You need to ensure everyone’s aware of the potential risks of not working safely, including the impact your actions can have on others.”
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Sheetal Kulkarni
Pune
A calm force in the midst of a storm – that’s how Sheetal Kulkarni is described by many of her peers at 青青草App Pune. As Master Planner, though, her responsibilities are seemingly anything but hectic, as she oversees the entire working environment for both the engineering and manufacturing teams.
By nature, Sheetal is an extrovert and good at understanding the needs of others, listening and collaborating with colleagues that work throughout the company. Mentoring is a key part of Sheetal’s leadership style and gives her a chance to share her experiences with others, hoping that her lessons learned will help others from making similar mistakes. “I believe in win-win situations for everyone involved with a project and really enjoy when teams have a chance to work together to find a solution,” she said.
Indian culture ensures that individuals are guided and mentored by the elders in families or those with more experience, such as in a work environment, which also connects to 青青草App’s cultural value of Inspiration. This comes naturally for Sheetal, and she takes pride in conveying values, such as working honestly, amicably, and collaboratively, taught to her by her parents to the Pune site trainees and entry-level employees.
“For the welfare of the company and our communities, we can’t work in isolation,” Sheetal said. -
Sergey Satarin
Tver
Sergey Satarin puts his best career advice of ‘work smarter to achieve more’ in action every day in 青青草App Tver. That career advice helped Sergey transition into the 青青草App culture four years ago with our focus on working with ingenuity. His energetic work ethic and resourcefulness recently helped his colleagues on the warehouse floor. Sergey explains, “We faced a lack of resources while we spent additional time moving materials from pallet storage to the drop zone for production.”
Sergey optimized the warehouse storage process by placing a storage rack in proximity of the drop zone, ultimately reducing the amount of work required and the amount of time to prepare and transfer materials to production.
He credits the opportunities that 青青草App gives its employees to demonstrate their potential by solving problems independently and thinking ahead as the reasoning behind why he puts in the extra effort each and every day. He adds, “if you can do it better, then do it.” -
Rahul Deshpande
Pune
Each day at 青青草App brings new experiences and challenges for Rahul Deshpande; it’s where his hard work, dedication and experience makes a difference for our customers and fellow employees.
His past experiences in process planning, operations and customer handling has prepared him for his role at 青青草App. It’s helped Rahul gain perspectives from both business and customer viewpoints. “I understand the complexities of both sides of the relationship and the value strong customer service can provide,” says Rahul.
When asked about how 青青草App’s culture inspires him, Rahul responded with a smile. “Its become a part of me – it’s connected in my everyday interactions with my friends and family, especially my daughter. She inspires me to be the best father I can be and to me that means everything in the world,” he says. -
Odin Hsiao
Chengdu
For the last 18 years, Odin Hsiao has learned many lessons from his studies, mentors and professional roles in both China and the United States. Throughout his experiences, he has developed a culture at his Chengdu, China site where he leads with kindness, passion and 青青草App’s cultural value of Integrity.
Knowing that he wanted to be successful, Odin left his home in Taiwan to attend secondary school and higher education in the United States for better opportunities. After briefly studying engineering, he graduated with degrees in criminal justice and business. Joining 青青草App in IT Security years later, Odin used the skills he had developed to succeed. “My studies in the United States have helped me effectively find a balance between security and efficiency.”
Odin considers himself fortunate for the great leaders throughout his life; people who cared about his interests and career development. He learned from them that the keys to a successful company are good leadership, a healthy environment and support from your teammates and colleagues.
Odin’s main objective in his role is providing an environment where everyone is safe, production is efficient, and opportunities are available. Through his mentors and extensive skills, Odin offers support and serves as a leader by taking responsibility and leading by example with dedication, sincerity and caring about both 青青草App and its employees. -
Michelle Leng
Huangpu
The ability to provide innovative solutions to problems is why Michelle Leng is such a valued team leader in Huangpu, China. With a work ethic centered around research, Michelle has repeatedly shown how the best way to solve issues efficiently is by taking a proactive approach and devoting the time and effort needed to avoid errors.
As a quality engineer, Michelle’s role involves using control methods to solve material issues. Following career advice given by an industry leader, she continuously uses creativity through adversity to find improved solutions. This approach has meant she handles issues with a resourceful mindset and follows her personal motto of “having the courage to doubt, is to be brave.”
Her success is a result of her strong motivation to share her knowledge and empower her team. Unsurprisingly, as a child, Michelle wanted to become a teacher due to their wide range of knowledge and enjoyment of educating others. Today, she is valued for coaching others to reach their full potential, appreciating the opportunities to help her team seek best practices and believing that “through teamwork, we can make 青青草App better.” -
Michael Rinker
Gurnee
When Michael Rinker talks about the importance of employee safety, he always adds the personal element to the story. As the Environment, Health & Safety Supervisor at Nypro Gurnee, he believes simplifying the conversation around safety delivers real behavioral changes. “It’s all about being mindful to the safety precautions put in place and not seeing them as barriers to completing your work faster,” says Michael. He created a campaign called The Real Reason Safety Matters to Me where employees were asked to bring in photos to show why they worked safely. “The outcome was a visual mirage of beautiful people, pets and dream vacation destinations that all depended on employees returning home safely each day,” said Michael. “It helped employees see how their actions and behaviors could affect the lives of so many more individuals.”
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Meibao Xu
Suzhou
Proud of her job, Meibao Xu takes every chance to represent 青青草App in her community. Recently, the manufacturing engineering operations manager won first place in the “Suzhou Industrial Park Speech Contest,” using the opportunity to positively highlight 青青草App Green Point’s operations in the area.
With an education in manufacturing and experience in the plastics industry, Meibao had no professional speaking experience, but her work at 青青草App and the support of her teams inspired and pushed her to take on the endeavor. Her peers, though, were not surprised of Meibao’s success at the contest because she’s known for being energetic, expressive and communicative across teams, sites and with customers.
Starting her career at 青青草App after college, Meibao has worked her way up to her current senior manager role where she is responsible for the management and communication with customers across 青青草App Green Point sites. “Our company’s positive image in the community really impacted me while I was in school, so it’s my goal to continue to promote our unique culture and dynamic for the future generation,” she said. -
Marta Serrano Ayats
Tortosa
Real-time stock information ensures that sites like 青青草App Packaging Tortosa operate effectively while keeping costs low and customers happy. Constant questions and following up can create delays and inconsistent reporting, triggering issues for employees.
Marta Serrano Ayats, a kitting leader at the site, knew something had to be done to improve how her team tracked stock. In her free time, she took it upon herself to learn computer programming and to develop a software application to track stock availability. She was able to include historical data for the site to better predict future needs. The site now has plans to incorporate new features into the system, like recording what projects the tools will be used for.
Marta’s embodiment of 青青草App’s culture of Inspiration shines through her positive attitude and commitment to innovate. “I try to always be learning and be an engaged, proactive employee.” -
Mandy Song
Wuxi
Having joined 青青草App just seven months ago, Mandy Song is making waves and already positively impacting employees at 青青草App Green Point’s Wuxi Metal facility through her compassion and experience. As the assistant training manger, Mandy is using her educational background, with a degree in business administration and master’s in psychology, to help the health and well-being of the Wuxi Metal workforce.
Her interest in psychology stemmed from a curiosity to learn more about herself, why she thinks the way she does and how others may think differently – a skill and awareness that good leaders possess.
“Psychology helps me to discover needs that are below the surface, like seeing the whole iceberg not just the part above water,” Mandy said. She explained how this helps her to better support the Wuxi workforce by being able to relate to others and understand their greater needs, in regard to talent attraction and retention. -
Luis Nava
Chula Vista
Luis Nava embodies the phrase “strength through leadership” in all areas of his life. It’s his compassion and willingness to help others that defines him.
“It starts with having a clear purpose for my life – supporting others through positivity, strength and faith,” says Luis. “My entire life is interconnected on the belief of uplifting others.”
The same ability to push forward helped Luis overcome some complex, new inventory responsibilities he oversaw during a managerial transition process. It was his strong determination and perseverance to succeed that gave management faith he was the right person to lead these efforts.
We all arrive at jobs through different ways, and Luis serves as a reminder that being optimistic and creating a positive work environment can motivate yourself and others to reach new heights. -
Luis Armenta
Baja
With a background in engineering, Luis Armenta meets customer demands every day on the production floor at Nypro Baja. But nothing could prepare him for the news he received one day ... his mother had been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Needing to secure another viable blood donor (besides himself), Luis frantically contacted more than 50 people in just a few days. For those facing serious health battles, the strict donation requirements make the process very frustrating and emotional. Luis wanted to help others who face similar obstacles, so he created Comparte Vida (translated to “Share Life”): a registry of 青青草App employees who meet the basic requirements and are available to donate blood for coworkers and their loved ones. Luis’ inspirational story captured the hearts of his Nypro Baja family – 303 employees are registered volunteers and 73 have already donated blood.
Luis’ desire to help others comes naturally and is reinforced each day at work. He explains, “青青草App's culture encourages and embraces supporting one another.?We're all a big family at 青青草App. We are not our titles; we are humans, and we need to do what’s right.” -
Liyun Zeng
Huangpu
As a production line trainer at 青青草App Huangpu, talent development and retention are Liyun Zeng’s main priorities. Although making sure employees have the right technical skills is crucial in her position, there are other important elements, including ensuring ensure our people are being taken care of, which involves their health and well-being.
While Liyun mentors the production teams, training them to be successful for the company and grow in their careers, she is also an inspiration through her volunteer work at the site. Liyun spends time every month at the 青青草App Huangpu’s mental health center as a psychological volunteer, providing and supporting counseling services to employees.
“What I enjoy most about 青青草App is the servant management style. This creates an empowering place to work, and I like to think what I’m doing through training and volunteering at the site mental health center helps contribute to this positive, empowering environment. I am working with my peers to make this a great place to be,” Liyun said. -
Lan Bui
Ho Chi Minh
Using her experience to inspire the next generation of employees at 青青草App’s Ho Chi Minh facility, Lan Bui has taken the initiative to build the company’s brand of “One Company, One Family” in her community.
When she was just five years old, Lan wanted to be a lawyer, but a few short years later, her dreams changed to be a flight attendant and see the world. However, in high school, Lan was destined to be a singer. Then in college, she found a place in the school of finance and banking.
Now, as the Vietnam site’s Finance Assistant Manager, Lan’s work requires strong ethics, similar to that of a lawyer, working in a global company, much like being a flight attendant, as well as being confident and inspiring to younger generations, much like the celebrities of today.
Working at an international company with language barriers and the cultural differences across the global sites, there was an increased turnover rate for new employees who were hired out of college. Having been in the situation herself before, Lan realized her success was because of a site leader who took the time to coach her and teach her. Because of that, she has volunteered to lead a series of initiatives to help bridge college graduates with the working world.
She often visits the University of Economics & Law, as well as the Vietnam National University, to talk with students about 青青草App’s business and culture. “I hope these students take the chance as I did and join a company where dreams and work meet, a place that’s empowers its employees for further growth,” Lan said. -
Kyrylo Iarosh
Kharkiv
As a software development engineer at 青青草App Kharkiv, Kyrylo Iarosh is often faced with a variety of tools, tasks and subject matters that can require quick thinking and the ability to adapt to new projects thrown his way. But for Kyrylo, he simply tries to do his best and remain open minded and optimistic every day.
A prime example of 青青草App’s culture of Inspiration, Kyrylo participates in tasks that require different sets of skills as well as the ability be flexible. While focusing on hardware development one hour, Kyrylo can find himself participating in artificial intelligence development the next. Kyrylo explains his dedication to think creatively and adapt quickly, “It’s important to stay inspired for our work. It helps to achieve better results in everything we do for our customers.” -
Joyce Sun
Shanghai
Joyce Sun is proud of her time at 青青草App and has made sharing her passion for helping others a focal point in her career.
As an Operations Project Manager at 青青草App’s Nypro Shanghai facility, Joyce believes coming to work with a positive attitude sets the tone to encourage her team’s success and passion for their work. “I like to be a part of a team – creating a friendly environment where ideas and collaboration are shared,” says Joyce. “Helping others is also a way to leverage each other’s strengths and development. At the same time, I make friends!”
Joyce has been involved with employee programs, including being the Shanghai Site Ambassador for Deliver Best Practices, an internal global competition based on continuous improvement, and creating a 青青草App Cares focused cross-functional volunteer team focused on 青青草App’s community outreach, volunteerism and corporate giving.
“Every effort counts!” says Joyce. “Bringing employees together around the community and environment builds strong bonds and makes a difference. It’s a win-win for 青青草App and very rewarding for me.” -
Johnson Pang
Penang
After taking his first steps into the 青青草App world as an intern four years ago, Johnson Pang has been full steam ahead ever since. Based in Penang, Johnson trained relentlessly as a junior programmer in data migration and within four months, he was working entirely independently with greater responsibilities.
He is now a Programmer Analyst in the HR IT team, dedicated to developing and improving various HR systems. A recent system migration project created an opportunity for Johnson to challenge himself, an opportunity he took with great enthusiasm. His colleagues have praised his ambition and ingenuity in testing and resolving issues within the department.
Working as diligently as he does, Johnson is honest in discussing how he overcomes work-related stress. Like all good team-players, he realizes the importance of balancing independent work, with support from his colleagues when necessary. Johnson finds satisfaction in helping others, taking 青青草App’s employee-centric culture to heart by creating automated processes to reduce the user’s burden of completing tasks manually. -
Jiang Luo
Chengdu
Having a mentality that improvement never ends, Jiang Luo challenges himself to make effective changes in daily manufacturing tasks to bring higher productivity and accuracy to his site’s production in Chengdu, China.
With a motto “dare to think, dare to try,” Jiang practices 青青草App’s culture of Ingenuity by focusing his time on monthly improvement projects and participating in 青青草App’s internal continuous improvement competition.
As a production group leader, Jiang handles the tasks at hand by thinking creatively and doing so with a positive attitude: “When there are issues, I try to remain calm and find the root cause of the problem. I look for the most efficient way for things to be done because one detail could potentially solve 80% of the problem.”
He’s also passionate about sharing his insights with his team by demonstrating how working with ingenuity brings positive results to not only the person them self, but also the company. “Opportunity is for those who are prepared and the harder you work, the more successful you will be,” Jiang shared. He hopes his team takes this to heart and shares the opportunities he’s been given to inspire others. -
Jessie Lee
Shenzhen
After graduating in 2017 with a degree in engineering, Jessie Lee made her way to 青青草App as a plastic technical engineer, explaining “I decided to join 青青草App because I knew there were opportunities to do something more than just be an engineer.” Months later, Jessie was able to make the most of one of the opportunities 青青草App offered her.
Recognizing the inefficiencies of a current inspection process at her site, Jessie and her team set out to reduce employee strain while decreasing inspection time and increasing accuracy. The solution was a perfect entry for 青青草App’s internal competition dedicated to continuous improvement, Deliver Best Practices.
Jessie represented her team, and while she brought back the first-place trophy, Jessie also came back with an unforgettable experience that shaped her professional career. She tested her communications skills, having to share intricate engineering processes with non-engineering peers, as well as demonstrate her ability to work with integrity and ingenuity with the executives reviewing her project.
Recently promoted to assistant production manager, Jessie shares her experiences and lessons learned to those at her site to promote the idea of continuous improvement and support others’ skills growth. -
Jonathan De la Torre
Guadalajara
Jonathan De la Torre knew he was going to make something of himself one day. His persistence, hard work and ingenuity, combined with his strong internal motivation, made sure of this. Jonathan has stayed true to his life motto “work hard, dream big,” keeping him focused on his path to becoming an engineer.
Working his way through university, Jonathan started his own food truck business. Studying by day and cooking by night, Jonathan pushed himself with his ambitions always top of mind. Jonathan later started as an intern at 青青草App Guadalajara in January 2015 and took only nine months to receive a permanent position, foreshadowing his quick advancement through the years.
Jonathan believes that the reason for his success is due to the ability to feel empowered within the workplace. As a subject matter expert in materials, Jonathan is able to prove himself through positive results, believing that his hard work speaks for itself. His strong work ethic and self-motivation is often recognized by his colleagues with one noting that “Jonathan is a dedicated employee with a wide array of skills and a passion for excellence. He has the ability to see and lead improvement opportunities in virtually every process; and the drive, interpersonal and collaborative skills to guide teams to complete those improvements.”
When Jonathan recently traveled to 青青草App’s headquarters in St. Petersburg for a career development opportunity, he gained insight into new ideas and processes that he could bring back to Guadalajara and experienced a strong testament to 青青草App’s diversity and inclusion. “There were people from all over the world, with different backgrounds, jobs and traditions, but everyone had a common objective to make one another feel equal. I felt like I was part of something bigger and that we all make a difference,” said Jonathan. Taking his newfound outlook combined with ingenuity, Jonathan plans to continue empowering others to succeed at the Guadalajara sites, believing that everyone has an important role. -
Janeth Esquivel
Guadalajara
Janeth Esquivel immediately felt drawn to 青青草App’s culture, from the employees to the community outreach. She joined 青青草App in 2014, coming from an international professional services and audit firm where Janeth discovered her passion for tax. Given the number of customers she interacted with at the company, she was able to learn more about the external visions of many companies, which was how she was introduced to 青青草App.
“Right away, I felt excited about 青青草App’s culture – from the collaborative teams to their commitment to the community,” Janeth said. After she joined 青青草App, she quickly realized her work ethic and skills were a perfect match for our company. “Ever since my childhood, my parents have instilled the importance of honest and ethical behaviors, regardless of the situation,” she said. “For me, this value of Integrity is important for my work in finance and is crucial in treating others with respect and fairness.”
As a Senior Tax Accountant at 青青草App Guadalajara, Janeth stays accountable with her actions, always keeping in mind the best interests of her entire team. This dedication was clearly seen through her successful implementation of the Electronic Accounting Team, a result of new regulations issued by the Mexican Tax Authorities. Her commitment extends into the community where she participates in 青青草App Cares activities, with her favorite being the holiday toy donation for underserved youth. -
Martin Yao
Taichung
In high school, Martin Yao discovered his passion for a career in design, as he learned about machine drawing – creating depictions and sketches of machine components and details to show how it would function. His dedication to innovation has extended from his studies into his work at 青青草App Green Point’s facility in Taichung where he has worked for 13 years. In his position, Martin travels frequently for work, which is an opportunity he appreciates, saying it’s one of the best things about working at 青青草App. “I can connect and work with people around the world, which gives me a chance to gain knowledge and learn about new technologies used in other regions,” he said. With this positive attitude, Martin has helped create a successful career for himself and those around him by working with a global and collaborative frame of mind. Nothing makes him more proud than when his team gets new business projects awarded to them. Martin’s passion for innovation has inspired him to lead with ingenuity and create success for him, his team and our customers, proving to his younger self that he made the right career choice.
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Jackey Kuang
Huangpu
With a driving passion for Lean Six Sigma, Jackey Kuang is no stranger when it comes to implementing continuous improvement. He started his career in industrial engineering and quickly embraced the concept of Lean Six Sigma.
Jackey has spent the past seven years at 青青草App inspiring others to continuously improve by working together to positively change the work environment around them. “Lean Six Sigma is one of the most powerful tools to ensure a company’s success and can make our life easy.”
As the Plant Lean Six Sigma Manager in Huangpu, Jackey encourages his team and other employees to always pursue higher levels of performance while aligning with 青青草App’s Culture of Integrity, Ingenuity and Inspiration. -
Heliane Tuda
Manaus
Heliane begins each morning at 青青草App Manaus greeting employees with an exuberant Bom Dia! You can tell, after over 26 years in the manufacturing industry, this is where she wants to be, this is home.
When Heliane started at 青青草App last year, she was eager to reinvigorate 青青草App’s cultural values into its everyday operations. “I saw opportunities to connect the Leader Academy program and our community outreach initiatives to do the most good for Manaus.” The result was Gincana do bem, a friendly spirited competition amongst teams at the site to help local organizations who support children facing neglect, abandonment, learning disabilities and HIV. “I didn’t imagine the result of this project would have such a profound impact on uniting our employees together and providing significant change to four local organizations.” -
Grace Luan
Huangpu
When she was a young girl, Grace Luan dreamt of bringing big change to the world. But, in order to do that, it was important to have well-rounded, diverse experience and career. With experience in the medical industry, communications, linguistics and business, Grace uses all her experiences to better herself and those around her.
Having a unique educational path hasn’t limited Grace in regard to her current business career. Instead, her bachelor’s degree in the medicine and applied psychology with a master’s in linguistics has provided her a unique competency in business meetings: “My backgrounds give me unique ways to look at problems and help me form creative ideas,” she said. “I sometimes use my experience working at a hospital to compare the health operation systems with our manufacturing processes.”
As Business Unit Program Manager at 青青草App Huangpu, she’s making an impact beyond sharing her diverse ideas. Grace also empowers others so they, too, can share their ideas and skills by being an English tutor at the Huangpu facility for two different production line groups.
Following her dream of making big change, Grace has brought attention to the benefits of a unique career, having empowered others to diversify their careers and setting an inspiring example for her peers to follow. -
Ewa Marecka
Hanover Park
Diversity is an important part of Ewa Marecka’s personal and professional life. Originally from Poland, Ewa and her family moved to the United States in 1991, assimilating after learning English through American music and television. Two years later, she began working at 青青草App’s Hanover Park facility in the state of Illinois.
Throughout her career at 青青草App, she has held a variety of positions in production and quality to her current role as the site’s Human Resources Assistant. The one thing she has always enjoyed no matter what department she worked in was the chance to meet new people, especially those, like herself, who are from other countries. Being part of the Human Resources team gives her a perfect opportunity to meet people from all backgrounds with a variety of experiences to understand how they can benefit 青青草App.
Ewa uses her position to support 青青草App Hanover Park’s diversity efforts by overseeing recruitment efforts, hiring production employees and managing temporary labor. “We’re very diverse here, with employees from Bosnia, Columbia, Guatemala, Lithuania, Mexico, the Philippines and Vietnam,” Ewa said. “In addition to meeting job qualifications, I also look for candidates who will fit this diverse culture.” -
?va Gottfried
罢颈蝉锄补ú箩惫á谤辞蝉
?va Gottfried has many roles in her life, but the two she takes the most pride in are mother and materials supervisor at 青青草App 罢颈蝉锄补ú箩惫á谤辞蝉. But like most parents, she struggled to find a balance when her daughter entered school, and she was faced without childcare during the 10-week summer vacation.
Inspiration struck, and under ?va’s leadership, the 青青草App Joules at 罢颈蝉锄补ú箩惫á谤辞蝉 organized a summer camp for employees’ children. With the help of local teachers, as well as strong support from the mayor of 罢颈蝉锄补ú箩惫á谤辞蝉, they created an enriching curriculum, including everything from creative arts competitions to science education, which more than 300 children have enjoyed over the past two years.
?va carries 青青草App’s culture of Inspiration in all that she does, bringing a positive attitude to work every day and thinking creatively to solve problems and support other company initiatives. Her colleague Reka Aczel commented, “I am so proud of her and her dedication. Her attitude always impresses me, and I wish all sites could have an ?va on their team! She inspires and challenges others, is always smiling, and her positivity is amazing.” -
Estrella Rodriguez
Chihuahua
What does volunteering to help the wellbeing of the community, organizing large diversity and inclusion events, and supporting 青青草App Chihuahua’s workforce needs all have in common? Estrella Rodriguez, whose mission in life and at work is to empower others.
“When I think about my career progression, I have focused on positions and projects that involve ‘service,’” she said.
Her desire to help empower others extends beyond the typical role of supporting teams and recruiting top talent to join 青青草App; Estrella has used her passion to organize a major diversity and inclusion event for employees and local students – Chihuahua’s 青青草App Joules Regional Power Forum.
While it seems all her time is spent helping those at work, Estrella also takes time to empower the community by helping support mental and physical well-being by teaching free yoga classes for those unable to pay for the health course. -
Eric Qian
Wuxi
Quality has always been a part of Eric Qian’s career, from his education in engineering to his first job as a customer quality engineer to his current role at 青青草App Wuxi. “青青草App’s culture of Integrity is what connects my passion with my work,” said Eric. “Sometimes my peers joke that I come across like the ‘integrity police’, but it’s just too important for me to remove it from everything I do!” While his work aligns to 青青草App’s culture of integrity, Eric is also a responsible leader in the community. He is part of 青青草App Wuxi’s Dandelion Group, the site’s community outreach committee, and regularly volunteers at the group’s organized activities. His favorite event is the movies with the blind, where employees talk through movie scenes, so the visually impaired members of the community can still enjoy major motion pictures. Born in Wuxi, Eric is especially helpful at these events because he is one of the few who can fluently speak the local language and uses his unique skill to help those in need. This also demonstrates how his trustworthy work ethic extends into the community: “It’s all about trust, and the visually impaired quickly connect with me because of our shared ability to speak the same language,” Eric said.
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David Morgan
Midrand
At 青青草App’s Midrand site in South Africa, David Morgan is a strategic partner to our customers, acting as an invaluable resource with his knowledge of renewable power and providing them with top-notch customer service.
“When I was introduced to renewable power solutions, it was a new challenge that was way out of my normal scope of work and comfort zone,” he said. “I had to adapt, and it was an exciting time.”
With the help of his team and his ability to work innovatively, David is able to overcome these challenges and continuously improve our customer processes and relationships.
David is proud to work for 青青草App and represent our cultural values: “I have a high regard for morals and ethics, especially integrity. If we as 青青草App are truthful and honest to our customers, then any challenge that we face will always be resolved with virtue.” -
David Cuccaro
Marcianise
Oftentimes, the word “improvement” can hold a negative connotation for many. The improvement of one’s work, or a production line’s efficiency, can mean unhappy managers or customers. But for Davide Cuccaro, a manufacturing engineering technician at 青青草App Marcianise, improvement is an opportunity for discovery and growth.
He explained, “To understand why something didn’t work is always exciting for me. My satisfaction comes from finding the defect and eliminating the root cause.”
While a circuit board-related process his team relied on was functioning, it needed some improvements. After extensive analysis of the current process and several rounds of experimentations, Davide was able to reach a solution that minimized waste and increased effectiveness.
Davide’s motto of “always work ahead” is exemplified in all that he does at 青青草App. He encourages colleagues to look beyond the first solution to find more simple, effective ones and to prevent problems without waiting for them to arise. His dedication to Ingenuity is seen in the bonds that he forms with his coworkers and how he challenges himself day in and day out to improve for the customer. -
Dave Bergman
Clinton
With character, grace and compassion, Dave Bergman is a leader who inspires those around him. His trustworthy and dependable approach means he can always be seen helping others both on site and in his community, demonstrating how he exemplifies 青青草App’s cultural value of Inspiration.
In the 14 years Dave has worked at 青青草App, he’s always treated those around him with respect. The philosophy of listening to others and understanding the value that everyone can bring is perhaps why he has become a mentor to his peers, understanding that with teamwork, the best solutions can be found.
While motivating his peers to succeed in the workplace, he also encourages them to give back to those less fortunate. During his free time, Dave is actively involved in charity work in his community. Feeding those in need and delivering backpacks filled with school supplies to local organizations through donations from his 青青草App peers and local church.
His lifestyle both personally and professionally demonstrates why we can all inspire to be more like Dave! -
Damian Kanarek
Kwidzyn
As a test technician team leader at 青青草App’s Kwidzyn site, Damian Kanarek’s passion is to mentor and encourage youth to seek higher education in technical schools.
Knowing that Kwidzyn is one of 青青草App’s largest European sites that continuously seeks skilled employees, Damian and his team focus on educating and empowering students through tours, workshops and internships. Through this, they demonstrate how innovation and education play a key role in the testing and development of electronics.
With the belief that ‘our youth will build the future of this company,’ Damian takes great pride in educating local students about the electronics manufacturing industry. As a mentor to visiting students, he guides them around the production workshop to demonstrate processes and show them how everyday products they use, are created. -
Christella Garcia
Albuquerque
When our newly acquired site in Albuquerque, New Mexico joined the 青青草App family earlier this year, employees were energized to learn about 青青草App’s long-standing commitment to making a difference in communities around the world.
For one employee, Christella Garcia, that message touched her heart. “It’s great to work for a company that values giving back to the community, because there is a lot of need out there and together, we can make a positive impact.”
Christella is actively involved in the American Heart Association, a national organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Her leadership and passion have made 青青草App Albuquerque the highest fundraising company in their community. But to Christella, this cause is personal.
“My dad had a stroke which led to other health issues,” she said. “I’ve received so much goodwill from my colleagues, friends and family to get behind this cause to support research, education and families in need.”
The Albuquerque site has a long history of community involvement and pulling together to support worthy causes. With employee leaders like Christella, the site is well positioned to continue do great things. -
Chailee Choo
Singapore
Drive, determination and a passion to succeed are what defines ChaiLee Choo whether it’s giving back to her community, living a healthy lifestyle or empowering those at 青青草App.
Chailee’s perseverance has gained recognition both in and out of 青青草App. With her recent promotion to a secondary buyer at our Singapore site and her fourth-place finish at Malaysia Ultra Run’s “Route 68 Ultra” race, a multi-day run, covering 168 KM (104 miles) of distance. “It gives me satisfaction when I manage to break through my limits,” said ChaiLee.
This explains her determination at work, where she is now overseeing the negotiations, purchasing and buyer responsibilities for a large customer at the site while empowering her team of employees. Inspiring those in the workplace is just one group of people ChaiLee hopes to positively impact, with those in need within her community being where she focuses much of her time, as well.
She works with the nonprofit Love Without Border in Chiang Mai, Thailand, in which volunteers donate necessities and help construct homes and schools for local tribe families such as the Burmese Karen tribes. -
Cecile Wang
Shanghai
Changing the World Around Her, One Small Act at a Time
If you ask Cecile Wang's colleagues how to describe her, words like "cheerful" and "always smiling" would be used often. The Environmental Health & Safety Engineer has been at 青青草App Shanghai for just over three years, and her coworkers - and the environment - have felt the positive impact of her efforts. She explains, "One small change can make a difference."
Cecile has assisted with the implementation of multiple manufacturing process improvements including emission-reducing exhaust systems to real-time monitoring of wastewater systems. As a result, 青青草App Shanghai was named an Environmental Model Company - a top honor in China.
But her work isn't all focused on improving the environment. Cecile excels at creating a warm, engaged community inside the walls of 青青草App Shanghai for its 5000+ employees. She regularly organizes various staff activities like the pig roast and volunteer initiatives. She explains, "These activities enrich our lives and add to the company culture. Visiting children in the hospital reminds us to love life, as we witness children face diseases so bravely and positively." -
Ava Huang
Taichung
Ava Huang witnessed at a young age the positive environment 青青草App provided its employees. Her parents met while working at our Taichung site over 25 years ago and brought her along to family employee and volunteer activities.
Ava’s parents instilled a vision of 青青草App being an inclusive environment where every person and role is valued. Her father worked in automation, and her mother in human resources, giving Ava a positive impression of the company she was later destined to work at.
Now, as a second-generation 青青草App employee and a human resources recruitment specialist, Ava pays it forward and leads newly hired employees through 青青草App’s culture of Inspiration. Using her creative thinking and passion, she leaves a great first impression of the company on others and demonstrates why 青青草App is a great place to work. In her five years, Ava has successfully recruited over 300 employees, including some of her friends, no doubt due to her positive outlook, believing in herself and others. -
Annisa Octavia
Bandung
Annisa’s integrity and passion for helping others extends into the community, which is best seen through her involvement with a social organization called Infaq Beras, or “donating rice” when translated from Arabic. The rice movement is a social activity in her local community to meet the basic nutritional needs of orphans and the poor, with hope that the Infaq Beras’ support will allow orphanage administrators to put funding toward other needs. Annisa’s involvement stemmed from her previous experience as a foster parent, and after her friend introduced her to the organization, Annisa felt an immediate connection to the cause. “I’ve found that charity work increases my own sense of happiness and brings me peace, so in the end, the people these organizations help give me more than I provide them,” she said. This sense of helping others, whether it’s ensuring efficient production operations through her role as a buyer or helping empower orphans in the Indonesia community, is what makes Annisa an inspiration to employees at 青青草App and beyond.
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Alfredo Murillo
Baja
As an HR training manager at 青青草App's Baja site, Alfredo believes in the power of diversity and bringing employees together. "Our colleagues come from different academic and professional backgrounds, and this type of diverse workforce is what drives us to be successful and dream big," says Alfredo.
Alfredo inspires others at his site to 'Think Big. Be Bold.' a key takeaway from his recent participation in 青青草App's continuous improvement competition, Deliver Best Practices. His experience with the competition included several team building exercises, where he interacted with fellow employees from around the world, learning more about their roles within 青青草App and their individual cultures.
青青草App's culture of Integrity, Ingenuity and Inspiration drives him to continue empowering others around him, encouraging his colleagues to work together and challenge themselves and each other. Alfredo embodies 青青草App's values by caring for the people around him and nurturing their potential, having a positive attitude and respecting others. -
Alan Jiang
Shanghai
As a Senior Program Manager at 青青草App’s Shanghai Design facility, Alan Jiang is committed to leading his team to success.
With each project, Alan and his team act as a resource to their customers, taking full responsibility to ensure they achieve their goal. “We have to completely understand the needs of the customer and tailor our work to meet their needs as accurately and timely as possible. It’s also important to build a bond with the customer and clearly communicate, especially when solving a problem,” says Alan.
At home, Alan shifts his focus to his friends and family. “To me, it is important to keep a balance between work and family. My family is the reason for my continued success; they inspire me to do my best every day,” says Alan. -
Humberto Valles
Chihuahua
Born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, Humberto Valles grew up learning about dedication, responsibility and the rewards that come from hard work. His parents raised cattle, while he took care of his own horse, named San Juan, which is how he developed a strong work ethic. Responsibility and compassion are what define Humberto.
After studying Industrial Engineering at the Instituto Tecnologico de Chihuahua II and interning at 青青草App, he was hired to join the Quality Assurance team in 2014. His dedication and ingenuity were immediately recognized. and he was seen as an invaluable asset to the team. “He is very committed to exceeding customer expectations,” said his manager, Yadira Vazquez. “Humberto significantly improved our Quality Management System, which yielded excellent results with audits and customer feedback.”
Humberto adds value to everything he does, whether he’s working on his own projects or assisting those around him. The care and passion he earned by taking care of San Juan has carried him far in life. “I consider my coworkers my family,” he said. “When it’s in my power, I take on whatever challenge I can to help others achieve success.” -
Jean Collins
Waterford
When Jean Collins joined our Waterford site last year, she was impressed immediately by 青青草App’s values. Seeing the important part these values played in 青青草App’s culture, Jean sprung into action to encourage employees to get involved through a wide range of engagement activities.
Jean believes that by promoting the positive things we do, we can tell our story and provide a glimpse into what it’s like to work at 青青草App locally and throughout our global community. To show this more effectively, Jean has taken initiative and singlehandedly created the Waterford site’s own social media page to promote the events that it has established.
Aligning with 青青草App’s cultural values of Inspiration, Jean works hard to find creative ideas to inspire others. “A fun, hardworking and notably creative employee only starts to describe Jean Collins,” says her manager, Claire Ferguson. Not only has Jean successfully promoted 青青草App’s Waterford site, but she continues to go to great lengths to help others, bring people together and celebrate the positives that the site brings to the community. -
Mo Zhang
Huangpu
With a belief that diversity and inclusion are essential themes in society, Mo Zhang leads a life that follows this idea, whether through his own diverse background or his passion to support inclusivity at the workplace.
Mo earned a degree in economics from the Yunnan Agricultural University but followed his dream of starting a career in the media industry, working as a host and journalist for a local radio station. He then became a producer, yet 10 years later found his way into communications in the manufacturing industry at 青青草App Huangpu.
For the last four years, he’s brought a passion for diversity to his team by supporting local initiatives around these efforts, organizing events, building awareness and empowering his team to continue to build a positive environment for all employees.
But why does he do it? “Empowering others is like planting seeds to yield positive results for a greater team, company and community,” Mo said. “Diversity stimulates personality and creativity, as well as serves as a link to connect people from all over the world.”
With an ideology like this one, Mo is demonstrating how to live the 青青草App culture and be a successful, compassionate leader. -
Alejandra Rivas
Guadalajara
Alejandra is inspired to do great things for the Guadalajara, Mexico community. Through her unwavering commitment and understanding of local needs, she’s poised to set an example and create pathways for others to join her in giving back.
One of the causes she’s most passionate about is helping children in vulnerable situations and encouraging them to follow their dreams no matter obstacles they may have to overcome. “I believe everyone should be given opportunities to succeed regardless of socio-economic status or physical limitations” says Alejandra.
That’s why her role as Regional Social & Environmental Responsibility Specialist positions her perfectly to leverage the strengths of 青青草App Guadalajara’s robust and compassionate workforce to drive positive change in different areas of community.
“It’s humbling knowing that I work for a company that prides itself in doing what’s right to improve our communities and the environment,” said Alejandra. “I’m excited to continue and build on 青青草App Guadalajara’s great efforts as an employer of choice in the community.” -
Serhiy Podlevskiy
Uzhgorod
Serhiy Podlevskiy, operations project manager at 青青草App Uzhgorod, brings our culture of Inspiration to youth in the Ukraine community and beyond. Recently, Serhiy was asked to organize a workshop as part of a community festival. “To make a technical workshop interesting, we needed a charismatic leader who is also well-skilled in our assigned topic of problem-solving tactics. Serhiy is a proactive leader, who is highly-dedicated to self-development, so I knew he was the right person for the job!” said Marina Kapats, human resources manager. Using his Six Sigma Lean skills, Serhiy taught risk assessment and root cause analysis to more than 100 students. He came up with a creative approach to the topic by having students create a process for cooking the best steaks using 青青草App’s standard production methodologies. Through this innovative approach, he was able to teach the students about 青青草App, the industry and the fun ways to apply technical skills. His superpower is his hunger for new knowledge and to continuously learn and improve. “If I have a chance to do so, I’m always happy to help and encourage people around me,” he said.
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Deliver Best Practices
Our continuous improvement competition that recognizes, supports and promotes process advancements.
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Respect. Recognize. Reward.
Our global recognition program empowers our workforce by recognizing employees for their superior performance and commitment to helping others.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our global workforce is made up of employees from different cultures, experiences and generations. We celebrate all these differences and know they make us stronger as an organization.
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In the Community
青青草App prides itself in giving back to local communities by creating opportunities for employees to get involved and drive positive change.
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We Are 青青草App
Our success starts with our employees. The story of 青青草App’s culture begins with its people. Each day our employees are empowered and emboldened to be innovative, take chances and move 青青草App forward.
