Employee Spotlight: Andrej Hršak
With a decade of experience at Vetropack, Andrej Hršak’s career path is a testament to his commitment and drive for continuous improvement. Starting at Vetropack Straža with a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Rijeka, Andrej quickly made his mark in the Transport and Warehouse department, initially as a Supply Chain Clerk.
From 2014 to 2017, he played a key role in coordinating road and rail transport, ensuring the smooth flow of operations. His ability to manage logistics efficiently set him on the path to greater responsibility. In 2017, Andrej took on the role of Group Lead Buyer for Transport, overseeing transport strategies across the Vetropack Group. His responsibilities expanded to include strategic tender management, budgeting, and the coordination of cross-functional teams. He also led efforts in market research and supplier management, always focusing on optimising processes.
Pioneering Digitalisation
A key aspect of Andrej's contribution to Vetropack has been his work on the digitalisation of logistics processes. He is passionate about logistics optimisation and digitalisation: "This means eliminating time-consuming and repetitive tasks," explains Andrej Hrsak. "This then allows all colleagues to focus on more effective aspects of their daily business." He stresses that he can feel the passion in the air when working with colleagues across the Vetropack Group, as they collectively recognise the transformative potential of digitalisation.
New Responsibilities
Since October 2024, Andrej has taken on the role of Group Logistics Manager. In this role, he oversees all transport, warehousing and HPPM operations across the Group, with a focus on compliance, cost management, digitalisation and optimisation.
"I’m grateful for the continuous opportunities to grow and evolve at Vetropack, where every challenge has become a stepping stone toward success – and the best is yet to come", reflects Andrej with enthusiasm.