ERWEKA presents itself – Günter Höfling, Product Planning

In today´s interview of our series "ERWEKA presents itself", we would like to introduce our colleague Mr. Günter Höfling from Production Planning.

guenter hoeflingMr. Höfling, member of the production planning department

To learn more about his everyday working life at ERWEKA and his person, we have asked Mr. Höfling a few questions.

Mr. Höfling, you are celebrating your 25-year employment anniversary in June of this year 2017. What´s your profession at ERWEKA?

I am working as a member of the production planning department.

What´s your job about?

The production planning acts as a link between the assembly department and the sales department. The production planning is responsible to schedule all orders. We monitor the work orders and ensure the deadline compliance. I am responsible for the disposal of the product parts. This means, I make sure that the needed parts are available. My task is to plan the quantities and to store the data in our system. I define the minimum stock levels as well as the minimum lot sizes. Besides, I manage the article master data.

What´s your background? What have you been doing before you have started to work for ERWEKA?

I have started working at ERWEKA 25 years ago, after I had done a further training as a REFA engineer. Originally, I did a training as an orthopedic technology mechanic.

What do you appreciate most about ERWEKA?

It is nice to have a secure workplace. Health will remain an important issue in future. There are always new developments, so that it will remain an exciting industry. In addition, I am really convinced of our products´ quality.

What do you like to do in your leisure time?

In my leisure time, I play the saxophone in our town band. Besides, I spend a lot of time together with my wife and our two daughters. We like to go on holidays. Sylt is our favorite holiday destination. In summer, we also like to go to the lake for stand-up paddling.

Three words, which describe yourself?

Consistent. Honest. Punctual.

Mr. Höfling, thanks for the interview and I wish you further success for the future at ERWEKA.