SupplyChain Magazine July 2015 | Page 10

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Automation plays a key role
some for the operators , managers , experts and leaders . This consists of both internal onsite training and external training with some even going to South Korea headquarters .
“ We have leadership programs . If you are a leader , you can rise higher . If you are an expert , there is limited scope because your field is niche and you specialise early on . The vast majority of our supervisors on production lines progress and go up the ladder . In total , our training facilities across the globe pass around 4,000 people each year ”
“ Those who show effort and particular skills , we will reward them . We are a very flexible employer and there is a very big connection between

“ We are a very flexible employer and there is a very big connection between the local Zilina region , employees and the plant . We provide extensive bus transportation for 2,500 of our 3,800 staff to get to and from work with 10,000 kilometres covered by the buses on a daily basis

– Tomáš Potoček , HR Director at Kia Motors Slovakia
10 July 2015