The sounds of "clap, clap, clap" echoed, and splashing sparks flew around as the CNC cutting drill spun. An employee, holding blueprints and sitting at the control panel, was focused on each cut part. He would use a tape measure to check dimensions, then operate a hoist to arrange products, and then count the number of products. His work was orderly, items were neatly classified, and labels were clear and easy to understand.

He is Zhen Yuantao, the Deputy Manager of the Production Department at Luwei Company, hailing from Shandong, the hometown of Confucius, a place known for its natural beauty and talented people!

01

Simple and Honest Character

It is said that Shandong people are honest and sincere, and that is because they are deeply influenced by Confucian and Mencian thought, which shapes their character of valuing reputation over profit, being diligent and responsible in their work, humble, polite, and respectful towards others.

In the impression of his colleagues, Zhen Yuantao is someone who works in a high-profile manner but lives a low-profile life. In his work, he spares no effort to overcome all difficulties to get things done. His attitude is polite and humble, he respects his subordinates and reveres his superiors, and when faced with issues, he always thinks from others' perspectives, communicates well, then identifies the problem, handling it with courtesy, appropriateness, fairness, and impartiality, earning everyone's unanimous approval.

02

Loyal to the Enterprise

An employee's self-cultivation involves not only working diligently but also being loyal to the enterprise. As it is said in books: wisdom and diligence are as precious as gold, but even more precious than wisdom and diligence is loyalty.

Starting a business is easy, but maintaining it is difficult; enterprises face various difficulties and challenges as they develop. For employees, the enterprise is a stage for their growth and the realization of personal value; for the enterprise, its development stems from the labor and creativity of every employee. Zhen Yuantao is a typical example among countless creators and witnesses who have grown with the company. Wherever there is a problem on the production floor, his presence can be seen. Tracing the root cause, analyzing reasons, proposing optimal solutions or seeking support, and organizing corrections, his work style is clean and decisive, never dragging his feet. Although he is not very talkative, he is good at summarizing and reflecting, starting from practice, and when he speaks, his words are always to the point. When dealing with problems, he always considers the bigger picture and does not care about personal gains or losses.

Having been with the factory for seven years, he has worked tirelessly without complaint, never asking the company for an extra penny in salary. He says: "As long as I can create more value for the company, I believe the company will not treat me unfairly. Whether to add or not, and how much to add, depends on how much I have achieved." When he sees his subordinates achieve high performance, or even earn higher salaries than himself, he also feels a sense of accomplishment because he believes that the high performance of individual employees can drive the high efficiency of the entire team, and the growth of employees is the growth of the team. Such a team will have more cohesion and combat effectiveness.

03

Solid Work Ethic

Zhen Yuantao possesses the inherent honesty and magnanimity of Shandong people; he dares to act and speak directly, never beating around the bush or playing petty tricks. When there's an issue, he addresses it without hiding anything. In his work, he maintains a rigorous, pragmatic, and down-to-earth style, genuinely settling down and working diligently, starting from small things and making sure every task is completed successfully.

The responsibility of employees is the cornerstone of enterprise development. Zhen Yuantao is an extremely responsible person, never slacking off and diligently doing every task well. If work were graded, others might think passing is sufficient, but Zhen Yuantao demands himself to achieve full marks, because he believes that leading by example is the best management method.

When serving as an assembly team leader, he ensured clear division of labor and reasonable arrangements, provided thorough briefings in advance, promptly resolved employees' production questions, focused on quality, and performed in-process inspections. Guided by the philosophy of "doing things right the first time," he made the team he led the most efficient and highest quality, and also trained two excellent assembly team leaders and many skilled workers.

When serving as a manager in the production department, whether it was post-processing, assembly, or blanking, from the sequence of component production, orderly material distribution, 5S promotion on site, to the reuse of leftover materials. Wherever he managed, things ran smoothly. He had a clear understanding of what each employee in the workshop could do, their skills, and their personality, as well as how each component should be made and how long it would take. Every day, he arrived at the company 5 minutes early, and consistently checked water, electricity, gas, and windows after shifts, and closed the workshop rolling door, often being the last person to punch out.

04

Solid Skills

It's hard to imagine that such a formidable "master craftsman" also started as an apprentice. Director Luwei said he is a good employee with goals, ideas, and a love for learning—he learns whatever he doesn't know, learns proactively, learns overtime, and seeks help from others. In short, he tries every possible way to learn. Diligence pays off; after several years of honing his skills, Zhen Yuantao grew from a novice to a "master craftsman proficient in all eighteen martial arts." He is skilled in everything from welding, assembly, and cutting to CNC cutting, saw machine operation, punching machine operation, and forklift driving. Due to his diligence and eagerness to learn, he successively obtained certificates such as a forklift license, welder's qualification certificate, and international welder's certificate.

In his work, Zhen Yuantao consistently maintains a positive attitude, full enthusiasm, and excellent mental state, diligently performing his duties. The department manager says that as long as Zhen Yuantao is there, nothing ever falls through the cracks. Due to his outstanding work achievements, he was awarded the Company's Excellent Employee in 2020 and the Company's Good Deed and Good Suggestion Award in 2022.

As night falls, workshop employees have successively cycled home. Beside the rolling door, illuminated by the security office light, you will see a familiar figure still busy finishing up the last tasks, finally heading home with the day's harvest. Yes, that's Zhen Yuantao, a truly "solid" person with "simple character, loyalty to the enterprise, a solid work ethic, and proficient skills"!