Q&A with Maria Vitale

Maria is a Power Assembly Team Leader at Radiall Italia.

Q. How long have you worked at Radiall?  

I have worked at Radiall for 25 years.

Q. Can you tell us more about your role? 

I became a department supervisor about seven years ago. Today, I manage two departments where I coordinate to ensure team members are as interchangeable as possible. 

I started as an operator, and after VanSystems became part of the Radiall Group, my role gradually changed as I took on more responsibilities. I initially managed the “Potenza” group, which assembles connectors used primarily in trains and, in some cases, in the entertainment industry. For the past couple of years, I have also managed the pre-assembly group. This team prepares components that are either sent to external suppliers for further processing or used within the “Circular” and “Potenza” production departments.

Q. What is a typical day like for you at Radiall? 

For both departments, I assign daily tasks, establish priorities and maintain regular communication with the planners. I also make sure operators follow the processing sequence specified in each order. Over the past year, they have also gained access to the relevant work instructions, allowing them to work more independently while following established procedures.

Q. What are the biggest challenges you encounter in your role?

Things can change quickly, so one of the biggest challenges is being ready to adapt and making sure the teams understand what’s changing and why. Good communication is really important, especially when managing two different departments.

Q. What has been the most rewarding project you've worked on? 

One of my greatest achievements has been growing into my role, particularly through the trust I have built with my current manager. That trust has encouraged me to recognize my abilities, continue developing professionally and take on my responsibilities with greater awareness.

Q. What are the qualities that make a high-performing production team? 

A high-performing team needs to be open to new developments, willing to help one another and always ready to improve. Being able to adapt and work together makes a big difference in achieving our goals. 

Q. What makes working at Radiall unique? 

What makes working at Radiall unique is knowing that I am an integral part of achieving the company’s short- and long-term goals. It gives me a strong sense of responsibility and shows me how my work contributes to the company’s success.