Sebastian Hamm trabalha como gerente de equipe em uma filial da MAPAL e fala sobre o importante papel de liderança

Entre as máquinas de cinco eixos e os modelos de três turnos: Como gerente de equipe na WEISSKOPF Werkzeuge, Sebastian Hamm é um elemento de conexão na produção. Ele é também um dos primeiros a parabenizar os estagiários quando passam nos exames com bons resultados.

«Minhas principais tarefas incluem a distribuição e coordenação de cerca de 20 funcionários. Sempre que posso, eu mesmo também programo e faço polimento na máquina CNC. Na avaliação de determinados indicadores, eu também tomo decisões regularmente junto com a gerência de produção, a administração e minha equipe», diz Sebastian Hamm, destacando seu extenso campo de atividade. Nascido na Turíngia, completou seu treinamento como mecânico de ferramentas de corte na WEISSKOPF Werkzeuge em 2011. Até 2016 trabalhou como operador de máquina e supervisor de turno. Depois de passar no exame de mestre artesão, foi imediatamente promovido a líder de equipe em Meiningen.

A WEISSKOPF Werkzeuge é especializada em ferramentas metal duro integral e produz ferramentas especiais para aplicações de furação e fresamento. Além disso, a empresa produz soluções especiais em modelos «munidos» de lâmina de PCD ou metal duro. A empresa faz parte do Grupo MAPAL com atuação internacional desde 2016, que tem contribuído para melhorar o nível de produção, com elevados investimentos. «Isso realmente acelerou muito. Nós, funcionários, só nos beneficiamos disso. Novas máquinas, equipamentos de última geração, salas de produção com ar condicionado. É muito bom trabalhar aqui», diz Sebastian.

«Fico feliz quando os meninos aprendem algo comigo e depois eles acabam fabricando ferramentas em uma retificadora de cinco eixos por conta própria»

Sobre a gama de produtos e clientes favoritos

In this context, the range of products that WEISSKOPF Werkzeuge offers has been considerably expanded in recent years. “The custom tools have great geometries which aren’t commonplace”, Sebastian explains with enthusiasm. Not long ago his team was given a new product group. This involves new production of straight fluted tools, where they’ve already been able to make some improvements. He’s been taking care of one of his favourite customers for many years. These orders usually involve grinding tipped tools, i.e. brazed carbide plates on tool bodies, which Sebastian produces himself taking the customer’s drawings into account. “I’m always happy when the customer places a new order”, he explains.

Believing in your own strengths

Production is organised in 3-shift operation, with the workforces being divided into three shifts of eight hours each. This can be somewhat of a coordination challenge for a team leader. “I usually make sure that I’ve briefly spoken to every member of my team in the night, early and late shift at least once during the working day. That’s important to me”, Sebastian explains his leadership style. He encourages independent work, but is always happy to be on hand if he’s needed. This is why he particularly enjoys working with trainees. “I’m just happy when younger people have learnt something from me, and one day, they can produce tools on a five-axis grinding machine on their own”, says Sebastian. In particular, he wants to give trainees the confidence to believe in their owns strengths.

Loyalty lives next door

Most of his colleagues, who he is familiar with from his own training days, still work at the company. “Shared experience binds people together”, Sebastian believes. He estimates the current average age in production to be 25 to 35. The good working atmosphere also spills over to leisure activities. “We often meet up outside work with families and kids. We don’t live too far from each other.” For Sebastian, this is just one of the many advantages that come with long-term employment and an affinity with the region.

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