Mitarbeitergeschichten

I studied forensic science, so when I joined Trivium, I didn’t know anything about can making – everything was new. I did training to learn about two- and three-piece cans, seaming, ends and openings. I spent weeks in different departments – from customer service to technical – to find out how all the different functions work together.

In my job, every day is different. You start off with a cup of coffee and reading emails, but then we’ll find out about an issue in production that we need to focus on. The production departments do a lot of checks themselves, but at the laboratory we can dig deeper into the details.

We do a wide range of work on improvements, from line speed to openings. I lead some projects and participate in others led by the Operational Excellence team. We currently have ends that are 0.18mm and we’re working towards making them 0.16mm to meet our sustainability commitments.

We do investigations in the laboratory, but we’re actually working in teams all day. We compare measurements and samples with plants all over Europe, to make sure everyone is aligned and accurate. Teamwork is crucial because we’re working on the same thing and maintaining the same high standards across so many different territories.

Merle Luchtenberg
Merle is a Junior Project Engineer based in Deventer, The Netherlands

I joined Trivium in 2020, not long after it was formed. There’s a lot of enthusiasm about becoming the world leader in metal packaging and acting on the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. I wanted to be a part of it and see what would happen.

As the first person recruited by my direct manager, I learned that “HR Inclusive Policy” were not just words for her but describe the real actions of a global strategy. And every day since then I have been inspired to give the best of myself.

Helping to modernize the company’s HR services is no humdrum routine. I can wake up in France, Morocco, the Netherlands, Korea or the Seychelles to face an incredible wide range of challenges. At the end of the day, I always realize how much Human Resources is about humans and not just resources.

If you do want routine, you can find it at Trivium, but for people looking to tackle big challenges, there a great opportunities. No matter what the pressures of the day are, I always share the pleasure of working here with my colleagues around the world. And the more it goes on, the more I like it!

Hamza Asfouri
Hamza is a Human Resources and Project Manager based in Paris, France

I came to Trivium from a much smaller company and at first, I worried whether my knowledge would be enough for this global firm. But with the help of my colleagues, I learned a lot, and now I’m confident managing all the situations that come up.

I need to have a good knowledge of all the processes, from the beginning of the customer design building for prints in the studio to the final making of cans or components. My job is not just to check and ensure the quality of our products and processes conforms to Trivium standards and customer expectations, but also to issue the documents we need to engage with customers, suppliers and auditors.

I’m focused on two areas, firstly satisfying the customer – you need to achieve the best quality that you can with the tools that you have. But I’m equally focused on avoiding problems in production – such as minimising scrap and any loss of efficiency. I don't want to stop until I find the right way to reach our targets.

Being between the customer and production is the best thing about my job. It means you need to make big decisions, and that helps you develop in your career.

Daniele Noto
Daniele is a Quality Manager in Italy

I’m in charge of production at the Campegine plant, which makes metal packaging for our food clients. My job covers many aspects, from safety to quality and production and I collaborate with the Supply Chain and Planning departments. I also focus on analysis of the plant’s activities and specific initiatives such as spoilage reduction, OEE improvement and energy consumption reduction.

I became part of the Continuous Improvement team, and I apply the tools and approaches I’ve gained from this experience in every task I face. Most of the plant’s customers are geographically close to us, and the main target for us is to deliver them on time, in full, with the best quality, while also operating efficiently and focusing on the KPIs.

Every day I follow up with Operational Team and Planning Department, setting priorities and exchanging ideas on how we can improve the process more and more. Everyone’s engaged and we listen to each other to find the best solutions: I really enjoy getting to know my colleagues and working to achieve targets together. 

Gian Marco Soliani
Gian Marco is Production Manager at Campegine plant, Italy

I studied product design and engineering. I was working in manufacturing and wanted to move back to Deventer from Utrecht to be nearer parents so I could support them. I looked for jobs within a seven-mile radius, because I can cycle there and back.

I chose Trivium because I like the mechanics of it, and the fact that we are making a physical product. When I go to the grocery store, I can check the letters on the can and see if it’s one of ours and what plant it has come from.

One of the things I check on is spoilage – keeping it as low as possible. We have cameras and sensors that take readings, so I stay on top of this data and make any adjustments needed. I also help implement the 5S system to keep the workplace in good order and efficient.

I like the process of thinking ‘how can we make things?’ and ‘how does it work?’ I went from the drawing board to the place where things are actually made. My job is all about bringing plans into reality. There are always issues that you need to understand and overcome through feedback and collaboration. The people here are passionate – they really want to make good easy opening ends.

Lotte van Reisen
Lotte is a Production Assistant, End Department, in Deventer