“Anyone who wants to can do and try all sorts of things here. The sky is the limit.” This is a sentiment that echoes through the words of all the team members. They love what they do, and the team’s average ten years of service shows it. Development, change and variety are the watchwords – and it’s possibly thanks to these that the team has survived and become professionals in their field. One of the reasons, according to Marko, Finance Manager, is that the boss doesn’t get in the way of people doing their job.
Ivo, a technologist, came to Structo Industry over seven years ago at the invitation of an acquaintance. She admits that she was sceptical about the new job at first, but soon realised that she would not be disappointed with the decision she had made. Ivo believes that work should be challenging, educational and a little bit intriguing – that’s Structo Industrys. He’s fascinated by working with software and the chance to do a little bit of both. “The spark must be there, but when it starts to fade, you have to move on.”
Ariadna, Purchasing and Logistics Manager, has 28 years of experience in various manufacturing companies, 11 of them at Structo Industrys. Ariadne, who has a manufacturing background, had a good feeling about his future boss Aivar from the first conversation. He believes that the trust of superiors is important, giving them the desire and the commitment to do their job even better. He is excited by planning, dealing with suppliers and finding solutions to problems.
Sales Manager Jaak has been working at Structo Industry almost since the start of the company. He also joined the team through introductions when the company started to build and expand its sales network in Estonia. With a background in sales, Jaak saw the potential and decided to give it a try. Long service confirms the validity of the decision. Jaak finds that investing in a company and then seeing the results gives a good feeling and increases motivation.
Janis, a Quality Specialist, started her career at Structo Industry more than a decade ago in production. From there, he moved into installation and then quality specialist. Background knowledge gained in previous positions gives Janis a clear vision to unravel problems. She likes the variety of work at Structo Industrys, as routine work is not her thing.
Marko, Financial Manager, joined the company in 2006. in 2005, when a friend who was working as a product manager-engineer invited him to take his place. In order to gain a broader profile, Marko studied for a Master’s degree in economics at TalTech and in 2011. In 2007, he was given the opportunity to become Chief Financial Officer. “The completed assignments need to be thought through and checked several times before submission. You can’t just watch once,” says Marko.
Product Manager Olari joined Structo Industry in 2010. as a designer. He’s a former top athlete, so a sportsman’s soul urges him to try hard and not give up. Olari appreciates the freedom of choice in his job and the “if you dare, decide for yourself” attitude of his superiors. Colleagues say of Olari that it was he who brought the first digital revolution to the house, and he is still driving it today.
Production Manager Aivar started as a foreman and as the first employee of the company, he has seen the development of Structo Industry from the very beginning. He trained as a furniture maker and has basically worked in this field all his life. Aivar points out that he is fascinated by the constant development and freshness of Structo Industry. “If the company’s development were stagnant, there would be nothing to ignite it,” says Aivar. The same attitude is expected from new colleagues.
All employees agree that Structo Industry’s greatest asset is flexibility and the freedom to organise their time and work. The key is to get things done and serve customers well. According to Margit, the most important thing is the potential and the opportunities for development, both for the company itself and for the employees. Jaak emphasises that everyone here is passionate about their work and wants the company to survive and thrive. He adds: “It’s a privilege to work for an industry leader and to sell a product you really believe in.” Olari adds with a smile that his colleagues are normal and friendly people. Olari is a good and friendly person. “Even after big disagreements, we understand that we are a family and we are working for a common cause,” says Janis, pointing out what she likes most about the team. The fact that many of the current team members came to the company thanks to employee recommendations confirms that Structo Industrys is a good place to work.
