{"id":7171,"date":"2013-01-29T13:19:02","date_gmt":"2013-01-29T13:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/en.sma-jobblog.com\/?p=7171"},"modified":"2013-01-29T13:19:02","modified_gmt":"2013-01-29T13:19:02","slug":"a-manager-working-part-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sma-sunny.com\/en\/a-manager-working-part-time\/","title":{"rendered":"A Manager Working Part-time?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Jens Dietz has been working at SMA for 10 years. After his day ends at SMA, work continues for the lean manager on his dairy farm in Edertal, south-west of Kassel. That is because Jens is not only a lean manager, but also a farmer. In the following interview, you will find out how he manages to reconcile both.<\/p>\n

Jens, you are working at SMA in a part-time position. How did that come about?<\/strong>
\nRight. I am a skilled electronics installer, and I manage a team within the Lean Production & Projects department. As regards farming, I grew up on my parents' dairy farm where I – little by little – assumed more and more tasks. For this reason, to change to part-time two years ago was the best solution for me to come up with. Thus, I have an additional day per week, mostly Fridays, to take care of the family farm back home.<\/p>\n

Did this have an impact on your work here at SMA?<\/strong>
\nNot at all. My boss even actively supported me and totally backs me up. Farming is heavily dependent on the weather. My job, though, is very flexible. At harvest time, I can decide to work on the farm another day or leave work earlier. I always coordinate it with my team in advance, of course. Luckily, my employer allows me to be very flexible and that is really motivating.<\/p>\n

How do keep up with managing both tasks?<\/strong>
\nI'm keeping up with both just fine, but it wouldn't be possible without support. My family and my team support me a lot. My colleagues are working very self-reliantly. It wouldn't work, if they called me because of every little thing. As a manager, I had to learn to organize things differently. But I know that I can count on my team one hundred percent.<\/p>\n

Did you ever consider giving up one of your jobs?<\/strong>
\nCertainly not. I enjoy both! Even when it sometimes requires more organizational effort, it makes my work day more fun. And sometimes both tasks complement each other, and I am able to benefit from it. Essentially, it is all about improving operational processes. As a matter fact, I have compared the production layout with the milking parlor once (laughs).<\/p>\n

Can you give some advice on what is important when working part-time?<\/strong>
\nHmm, I have three things in mind. An open-minded manager, an independent and self-reliant team and a well-organized calendar.<\/p>\n

Excellent, Jens. Thank you for the interview.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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