BRAZIL process that supports our entire operation using Lean tools and techniques ,” said Gekker .
Investment strategies for training are decided through performance assessment and talent scouting . An internal recruitment program makes all open positions available within the company first . “ We promote around 6,000 hours year for internal training , specific bakery training , and allocate about 1 % of our net sales ,” added the president .
To further increase the engagement level , the company holds a monthly meeting , which celebrates the birthdays within the month , and serves as a chance for team members to interact with each other and new products . Gekker highlighted the importance of these meetings . “ We have meetings where I talk to groups of employees from all of our factories and offices to understand where we have more opportunities , and so that we have the cooperation and participation from everyone in our business .”
As a global benchmark in the food industry , Aryzta ’ s policies for food safety as well as the safety and health of its employees are based on stricter standards than GFSI and its various certifiers . “ We are in the British Retail Consortium ( BRC ) certification
“ We have meetings where I even talk to groups of employees from all of our factories and offices to understand where we have more opportunities ”
– Claudio Gekker , president of Aryzta in Brazil www .. com . br 35