Inge is up for anything, except nonsense
Inge's story
Inge is up for anything, except nonsense
If you're looking for Inge, chances are you’ll spot her in action. Either in the office or on the handball court. Officially, she joined Niverplast in 2009, but her first steps go back to 2006: as a ski instructor on a company trip. Now, almost fifteen years later, she’s still here. That says it all.
Bags, credit control and parties
“I started out in the marketing department,” Inge shares. “I even sold bags for a while. But I’m not a salesperson, others are much better at that.” Fortunately, something came along that fit her perfectly: credit control. “Surprisingly, I really enjoyed it. GJ said: ‘Just give it a try.’ And it worked.” From there, things moved fast. More machines, more customers and more work. Together with Daniël, she developed a system to bring more structure. She also took on absenteeism management and organizing company parties and anniversaries.
She was often involved in those parties herself, rallying her entire handball team to run the bar. “The handball ladies always helped out. Still do, actually.”
Just give it a try
Over the years, her responsibilities grew with the company. Teams were formed, roles became more defined. Inge moved to the project administration at Team System Integration. “What I really appreciate here? You’re not put in a box. If something interests you, you’re free to try it. And if it turns out not to be your thing? At least you gave it a go.”
What touches her most at Niverplast? “The people. The vibe. The freedom. No one looks down on anyone else. That makes everything work smoothly. And the machines… they’re so cleverly designed. It’s amazing to see a packaging line being built in our hall and to realize that somewhere in the world, a customer will be more than happy to use it.”
Coach, mother and colleague
When Inge became a mom, she adjusted her workweek to alternate between four and three days. “It works out well. And if I need to shift things around, it’s never a problem. That trust is just there.”
She also stayed active on the handball field. “I now train and coach my eldest daughter’s team. Girls aged 9 to 11. Lots of noise, lots of energy, but so much fun. When someone scores, it’s a celebration. And doing that together with your daughter? There’s not much that can top that.”