Ambition with a Family Feel
His first impression of Moba was immediately positive. Herm recognized the friendly atmosphere of a family-owned business, combined with a great deal of ambition. He noticed that colleagues take ownership of their work and are proud of the company. “Everyone knows their responsibilities and is committed.”
As a result, as a team leader, he can focus primarily on the work itself and on professional development. The good work-life balance also appeals to him. With three young children, working close to home provides stability, while the complexity of Moba ensures there’s plenty of challenge.
From Ad-Hoc Arrangements to Stable Processes
As Team Leader of Planning & Preparation, Herm plays an overarching role. Team members are given the freedom to take on their own responsibilities, while he works with them to identify ways to further improve planning and processes.
One of his main priorities is to better document knowledge and work methods. Many practices have developed organically over the years and exist primarily in the minds of employees. “One of the biggest challenges is bringing structure to our work methods and mutual agreements.”
Herm wants to help Moba become less dependent on individual knowledge and adopt a more process-driven approach. That’s why he and his team are mapping out processes and discussing with colleagues how these can be organized in a smarter, more stable, and more efficient way.
Understand first, then build on that foundation
He’s still learning every day. In the coming years, he wants to focus primarily on ERP implementation and get to know the organization inside and out. “The more experience you have, the more effective you become.”
He appreciates the trust he’s given to set his own course. His colleagues are open to improvement, and he believes they’re all working toward the same goal on the horizon. His first goal, therefore, isn’t the next promotion, but rather to grow professionally and gain a deeper understanding of how the organization works.
