Life at Guala Closures

"For fifteen years, I worked for a multinational company in the automotive sector, where I held different roles and positions, starting while I was still studying mechanical engineering at the Politecnico di Torino. Later, in December 2012, I joined Guala Closures as Production Manager at the Magenta plant and after just six months, with great satisfaction, I became the Plant Manager.

After having served as Deputy General Manager of the Magenta Business Unit and since April 2022 also as Plant Manager in Spinetta Marengo, I have now taken on the role of General Manager at the Magenta facility, with great personal satisfaction.

I would like to express my gratitude to the Group for giving me the opportunity to learn about the entire supply chain of our products, from the coil to the finished closure, expanding my expertise in various materials such as plastic and aluminium. But above all, it is giving me the opportunity to interact with a truly fantastic team".

"I graduated in Industrial and Materials Engineering (Università degli Studi di Messina) and began my experience at Guala Closures through an internship as part of the Master's program in Plastic Engineering at the Politecnico di Torino. My first role was as a designer and later as a mold designer for injection molding, where I was mentored by professionals and extraordinary people who gradually introduced me to the world of closures.

For the first few years, my workplace was in Spinetta Marengo (AL - Italy). Later, I started traveling to the Bulgarian office and, after a few years, I embarked on an experience in Continuous Improvement, where I dealt with the reality of production plants in the South American region. After ten years at Guala Closures, thanks to the experience I gained, a bit of luck, and many satisfactions, I was proposed for the position of Regional Technical Manager Americas, a role I currently hold. It entails significant responsibilities but also provides me with great gratification, allowing me to experience work in a dynamic and exciting way".

"My experience in Guala begins in 2012 when I and my daughter decided join my husband and start a new life in Scotland.
At the beginning I faced some challenges with the language barrier and the Scottish accent, but I gradually adapted and learned. I worked in different roles within the company because I wanted to develop my skills, so I have always looked for new opportunities! After some time of gaining experience, I became Key Account Lead.
In Guala Closures every day is always a day of opportunity to learn new things. I work closely with important professionals who shape my personal growth path. I really enjoy this position even though it can be challenging"!

"I started working for Guala Closures in 1996 as a technician of injection moulding machines. Thanks to my skills and attitude, I moved to the tool room department in the technical area. In 2000 I became the head of the mould maintenance department in Daman and I collaborated in the opening of the plants in Ahmedabad and East Africa.

Today I am a manager in Goa where I deal with 120 moulds in all 4 plants in India. I went from the level of machine operator to that of senior manager. The management of Guala Closures has always appreciated my ideas and I want to continue to give my contribution to the future development of Guala India."

"The call for an interview by Guala Closures Group had an enormous impact on my life and my career. I had recently had to give up my studies, and was unemployed, when I started working as an assembly operator in the Bogotà facility at the start of the 2000s. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to perform a variety of tasks and to receive training in a number of departments, rising to become planning manager thanks to an in-house call for applications that rewarded my ambition and the competences acquired. I was recently appointed to my current role of Plant Manager, which allows me to put into practice all the specific knowledge I have built up over these last 20 years. The mobility experienced between the various departments was essential to achieving this role: proof that even the most humble position has the power to teach us something and help us to develop. It’s often the simplest of tasks that lay the foundations for increasingly complex, stimulating roles and challenges."

"I joined Guala Closures recently, because Labrenta, the company I began my career in, recently became part of the Group. I’ve worked in a number of departments since I joined the company in 2005. It was a small company at the time, but thanks to its strategic leadership, it managed to expand abroad over the years, as well as creating an internal structure able to rise to the challenges posed by its rapid growth. I’ve had the chance to put my skills to the test in a number of different areas, from the warehouse to the moulding department, taking on roles of increasing responsibility, such as supervisor of a specific department and ultimately as production manager. However, it’s thanks to the acquisition of the company by Guala Closures, and to the new colleagues who have come on board and supported us during this process, that I have had the opportunity to fully understand the most intrinsic dynamics of a company and how it works. The workings of the company were clear to me, but during the transition, I was able to fully appreciate what it means to be part of a company with a solid, efficiently structured organisation, which is decisive for the success of the business".

"My career in Guala Closures began just after I turned 18, when I didn’t yet have a clear idea of what to expect from factory work, and above all from my job as a forklift operator. Unfortunately, the surgery I underwent in 2022 prevented me from continuing in that role; but it was then that my life took an exciting new direction. The company showed faith in my potential, and offered me the opportunity of specific training for a new department. My determination and ambition prompted me to embrace this challenge with enthusiasm. I have to thank the colleague who helped me along this process of personal growth, for his ability to transmit all his experience and enthusiasm, setting in motion a valuable “Age & mentoring” dynamic. This allowed me to overcome a series of personal hurdles and to fulfil my potential not only as a worker, but also as a mother of three children. Guala Closures has been instrumental in allowing me to balance my private and personal life, while maintaining my ambition and desire for advancement intact".

"When I started as a Mechanical Technician in Guala Closures, I embarked on an unpredictable journey. Despite initial challenges, I soon realized I was in an environment where dedication and effort were recognized. Through the years, I mastered my role and made significant contributions to the company’s projects, which has led me to important career advancements. The Group invested in my development, providing learning opportunities that shaped me not only as a skilled professional but also as a more resilient and confident person. Guala Closures was not just my workplace. It was a second home, where colleagues became friends and challenges turned into learning opportunities. Along this journey Guala Closures always offered me a work environment that also valued the balance between professional and personal life. Today, I hold the position of Industrial Manager at Guala Closures Brazil plant and look back with gratitude on the 26 years at Guala Closures. Every milestone reached shaped my identity not only as a professional but also as a person. I am proud to be part of this journey, excited for what the future holds, and grateful for having built such an enriching professional and personal life in this incredible company".