Our expansion on storage capacity and production in Goch, Germany created a wish for some extra HEC-power. Since September 2020, Kurt Aarts is the new production leader & Head of warehousing, distribution and converting facilities at HEC-Holland.
Meet Kurt, our production leader
As HEC-Holland continued to grow, so did our production and warehouse operations. To support this growth, Kurt Aarts joined our team in September 2020 as Production Leader and Head of Warehousing, Distribution and Converting.
With his practical approach, strong organizational skills and eye for efficiency, Kurt plays an important role in keeping our daily operations running smoothly. From production planning and warehousing to distribution and converting, he makes sure our team has the right materials, capacity and planning in place to meet our customers’ needs.
Keeping production and logistics moving
For Kurt, a well-organized production environment starts with good planning. Customer demand can change quickly, which means that production planning needs to be both accurate and flexible.
“Good planning is essential for reliable deliveries,” says Kurt. “We need to anticipate production demand while remaining flexible enough to respond when things change.”
This is where HEC-Holland’s compact and dedicated team has an advantage. With short lines of communication between departments, we can respond quickly and keep everyone informed. This helps us maintain an efficient workflow while continuing to meet our high standards for service and quality.
A hands-on approach
Kurt is not someone who likes to sit on the sidelines. He believes in being involved in the day-to-day operation and working together with colleagues to find practical solutions.
His organizational skills and hands-on mentality are valuable not only in production and logistics, but throughout the company. Whether it is improving the warehouse workflow, coordinating converting activities or ensuring an order is ready for shipment, Kurt is always looking for ways to make things work better.
Outside HEC-Holland, Kurt also enjoys taking on practical challenges. Together with his family, he is involved in supporting children and young people who cannot live at home. And when he has some time left, he can often be found working on projects around his own home.
Electric driving and an electric forklift
At the time Kurt joined HEC-Holland, our operations in Goch were also becoming more sustainable. We introduced both a fully electric company car and an electric forklift.
Naturally, we had to ask Kurt which one he prefers. His answer is typically diplomatic: “I’m very happy to drive an electric car for HEC. But the forklift is indispensable as well. It allows us to stack goods quickly and safely and to move materials around the warehouse efficiently. So, I actually like both.”
Whether he is behind the wheel of an electric car or operating the forklift, Kurt’s focus remains the same: keeping our people, production and logistics moving.
Supporting our customers every day
Behind every delivery is a team of people making sure everything comes together. Kurt and his colleagues play an important role in that process, from production and converting to warehousing and distribution.
With a hands-on mentality, flexible planning and a strong focus on service, the team continues to support HEC-Holland’s customers across the international wire and cable industry.
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