The Netherlands: Hands-On Mentality At Bom Group Suits John Meijer Well
The Netherlands: Hands-On Mentality At Bom Group Suits John Meijer Well
John Meijer has been working at Bom Group for less than a year. In mid-2017, there was a vacancy for a Commercial Manager at a greenhouse construction company in greenhouse horticulture. This function also included joining the Management Team within Bom. John already worked for a greenhouse construction company. His ambitious considerations were decisive. At Bom he could advance his career. Furthermore, it also suited his résumé perfectly. Mike Vermeij is general manager at Bom and the gentlemen knew each other well from their previous employer. John: "We have a good business relationship. We have a good understanding. Trust is important in order to perform this function properly so that Bom Group can continue to flourish and grow. "
In terms of staff, the Bom Group is smaller than his previous employer. This requires an even greater hands-on mentality (for which horticulture is already known for). A lot of initiative is demanded, but also more room for initiative is given. John: "I like that. I can easily share my ideas here. Furthermore, it strikes me that on the one hand the existing management is and remains involved and on the other hand gives the ‘new’ management room for new ideas. That's great, right? We learn a lot from each other and together we arrive at new insights and solutions, and complement each other well and that is beneficial for the company."
These are good times for the greenhouse builders. There is every reason to be positive. Of course they are also aware of this at Bom. On the other hand, they have not forgotten that there also were less flourishing times. John: "The management is well aware of that. That awareness has resulted in a down-to-earth mentality. We are now mainly busy to make the whole process even more efficient, so that the turnover can continue to grow. We actually see growth separate from growth of the number of employees. That does not necessarily have to go hand-in-hand. At the moment we have a labor force of 43 people and that number may go up to 50 to realize an optimal process. "At Bom Group there is room for work planners, quantity surveyors and warehouse staff. Current vacancies can be found here (and interested persons may contact Rob Grootscholten).
For more information:
Bom Group
John Meijer
Kulkweg 60
3151 XE Hoek van Holland
T:+31(0)174 629 441
E: j.meijer@bomgroup.nl
www.bomgroup.nl