As we want to find out more about Zheng’s daily business, he explains the way his team works, and which disciplines he collaborates with primarily in his role as general manager. “A typical day for me starts at the factory around 8:30 a.m. First of all, I change into safety shoes and my work overall. There’s a daily meeting at 9:00 a.m. to discuss all urgent information and issues about the factory. This meeting can last up to an hour, but it’s something I never skip. After that, I talk to the staffs on the shop floor to get a sense of any urgent needs or support they might require. This kind of direct interaction is crucial for me to break down hierarchies and ensure everyone feels they can approach me – it’s what true leadership in manufacturing means for me. Then I head back to the office for business meetings, a mix of domestic and international connections. The best part of my day? Quite frankly, it’s always the first part, when I’m on the shop floor and in real-life interaction with my team,” he explains, “I aim to be present and approachable. I show them I’m right there, we work as one. That’s what #TeamPurple is frankly all about, its spirit is visibly evolving anywhere you look within the company.
Zheng says he sees unity and team spirit among his people as a proof of concept for the successful communication of #TeamPurple within our group. So, we inquire about the culture in general – how does one make it work? “The company culture at Siemens Energy is highly process-oriented, well-organized, and, first and foremost, supportive," he replies.
