Gillian Tichelaar, Regional Demand Planner
What initially attracted you to tesa?
tesa initially attracted me because it was growing so much. At the time I started, the Sparta, MI plant had just transitioned to SAP/Globe, and recently put in the CCNAM Waterborne Coater. Big things were happening, and we’ve only gotten bigger and better since then! Plant Sparta has had multiple building expansions in the time I worked there, and installed new coating and converting capabilities. The Grand Rapids warehouse in Walker is also going through a major upgrade that is really fun to be a part of.
What reasons would you give to someone in recommending tesa as a place to work?
Recommending tesa as a great place to work is easy. I’ve done so on multiple occasions! The supportive environment between colleagues, as well as from management, is probably the biggest reason. It makes coming to work a positive experience, even when the day-to-day job is challenging. I recommend it from a growth standpoint as well, because it’s really exciting to be part of a company that is always changing and improving. I also really appreciate everything tesa does from a sustainability and environmental standpoint.
What’s an unexpected thing you’d like others to know about tesa?
If you’re interested in learning a new language, there are colleagues everywhere, in the office or just a Teams call away, who will gladly teach you new words or give you pointers on your pronunciation!
