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When he was a boy, Jorge Mares wanted to be a firefighter. Today, he works as Supply Chain & Distribution Center Coordinator for NORMA Group in Juarez, Mexico. The 39-year-old makes sure that all products arrive on time for the customers. In the interview he tells us how his childhood dream is connected to his job today.
Jorge, what’s your job?
Together with the team, I make sure that the right products arrive on time at the right customer.
What do you like most about your job?
Making my customers happy and seeing to it that there are no supply disruptions. I also appreciate the working atmosphere. We help one another and work as a team.
See impressions of the plant in Mexico in the picture gallery:
What factors are most important to you in doing your job?
Having a positive and open attitude. You must always remain friendly, even when a customer complains. The communication and coordination with other departments is also very important.
What was your best experience so far?
When I came to NORMA Group, the goal was to form the best possible team. I think we have done a good job. We enjoy working together and help one another.
What is your wish for the future?
We want to be an excellent dispatch center. That makes us happy and our customers benefit from it too. They should be able to trust us blindly.
What did you want to do for a living when you were a child?
I wanted to be a firefighter. I was fascinated by the thought of being able to help others. I still tell my team today to help others, particularly our colleagues. One can and should do this in any job. I might not have become a firefighter, but I still try to practice this aspect every day.
How do you relax after work?
I try to spend as much time as possible with my family.
