From the very beginning, in 1919, KEMET has attributed its growth and success to the people who have helped develop it. From leading scientists to manufacturing line employees and quality control professionals, every single person who works at KEMET is crucial to our story and prosperity.
The people of KEMET have discovered and engineered solutions that have propelled our future and yours. We rely on brilliant individuals who help create innovative products, resolving customer challenges. We could not achieve our goals without our people.
As part of our centennial celebration, we asked our colleagues from around the globe to tell us what they think and how they feel about KEMET. Below, you’ll have an opportunity to read their responses. While their answers vary, there is one theme that runs throughout: they are all passionate about their role at this company. That is the essential component that makes up KEMET’s success.
From left to right: employee names are in order by answer below.
1. Why do you choose to work at KEMET?
“I choose to work here because it is a very kind company that cares about the human side of its employees.”
– Nataly Osio, Supervisor, 3 months at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
“I choose to work at KEMET because of the culture and environment. The people I work with are just genuinely nice, and all so dedicated and hardworking. I enjoy coming to work. The company has been around for a long time, but it’s still growing, and I have the opportunity to grow with it. There is always something happening and something new to learn.”
– Bonnie Boyer, Assistant Controller, 2 years at KEMET, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
“I choose to work at KEMET because of its valuable people.”
– Ismene Cervantes, Customer Specification Engineering Team, 20 years at KEMET, San Nicolas, Mexico
“I have chosen to stay at KEMET because it is a company with many values; I think that makes it different from other manufacturing companies.”
– Claudia Guevara, Human Resources, 11 years at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
“I like knowing that my work contributes to technological advances.”
– Erubey Torres, Production Control, 22 years at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
“KEMET is an energetic company, like a family; it gives me more chances to grow.”
– Linda Zhu, Finance Director, 14 years at KEMET, Suzhou, China
“Every day we have challenges, and every day we have a sense of accomplishment as well. We are continuously improving.”
– Lisa Ji, Lean Six Sigma and Technical Sourcing Manager, 15 years at KEMET, Suzhou, China
“There is a reason behind all this. At KEMET, talents are discovered and highly valued. KEMET empowers their people, making them grow. Employees feel appreciated. Because of working in a favorable environment, their contribution to innovation and productivity leads to greater success.”
– Laura Malovolti, Regional Coordinator-HR, EMEA & Executive Assistant to KEMET Italy Management, 12 years at KEMET, Sasso Marconi, Italy
From left to right: employee names are in order by answer below.
2. What is your favorite thing about working for KEMET?
“The work environment, which is very pleasant.”
– Nataly Osio, Supervisor, 3 months at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
“The snacks are pretty good 😊 No, but my favorite thing about working for KEMET is the people I get to be around every day. I have the best colleagues. And, we have the best CEO in town.”
– Bonnie Boyer, Assistant Controller, 2 years at KEMET, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
“What I like the most about working at KEMET is the friends I have made, and the opportunity to learn something different every day. I am able to make someone happy by providing a response either to an internal or an external customer.”
– Ismene Cervantes, Customer Specification Engineering Team, 20 years at KEMET, San Nicolas, Mexico
“My favorite thing is when I use my own skills or lead the team to work together to achieve KEMET’s goals. I feel a sense of achievement.”
– Linda Zhu, Finance Director, 14 years at KEMET, Suzhou, China
“The respect and working environment that KEMET develops.”
– Luis Nunez, Incoming Inspection Department, 14 years at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
“What I like most about working here is thinking about the great impact we are making in the world. We are in a business with a lot of customers that are changing the world as we know it. We are participants in the technological evolution of this planet every day!”
– Alan Samano, Capacity Planner Engineer, 5 years at KEMET, Guadalupe, Mexico
From left to right: employee names are in order by answer below.
3. What is your favorite memory of your time working at KEMET?
“My favorite KEMET memory is my first day, because people who didn’t know me made me feel comfortable, and welcomed me.”
– Nataly Osio, Supervisor, 3 months at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
“My favorite memory was participating in the 2018 Heart Walk with my colleagues. My first son was just a baby, so I put him in the stroller, and we walked/ran the 5 km. It started pouring with rain so we all got wet, but it was a fun morning, and everyone had fun helping me push the stroller and carrying my baby when he got tired of the stroller. It was good team bonding.”
– Bonnie Boyer, Assistant Controller, 2 years at KEMET, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
“My favorite memory is when Fernando Spada, my supervisor, presented me with a blue cape and the moniker ‘KEMET Man.’”
– Matthew Theis, Analyst – Lead Data & Pricing, 1 year at KEMET, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
“My favorite memory of working at KEMET is when an external customer told me that it was ‘great working with a happy person.’ That same day my boss told me, ‘You are the glue that joins the customer with the KEMET team – thanks to you, we know what the customer is expecting from us and what we are able to do for them.’”
– Ismene Cervantes, Customer Specification Engineering Team, 20 years at KEMET, San Nicolas, Mexico
“When we were trying to achieve the 90 million pieces output record target, everyone from each cross-functional team worked together closely to reach this goal. We finally reached it with everyone’s efforts. Everyone was proud and excited when the goal was achieved. This was really a team effort to support this challenge together.”
– Lisa Ji, Lean Six Sigma and Technical Sourcing Manager, 15 years at KEMET, Suzhou, China
“My favorite memory is when KEMET gave me the opportunity to train at the Mauldin and Simpsonville plants in South Carolina for a year. It was a great learning experience. I worked as a Process Engineer at the Mauldin Plant with Jim Piller and the team.”
– Juany Alvarez, Production Control Superintendent, 31 years at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
“My favorite memory is from KEMET’s Child Day celebration. I was able to share a nice moment with my daughter. I especially treasure the opinion that my daughter has now, ‘Mommy, KEMET really loves us.’”
– Rosy Elvira Cano Velasquez, Quality Department, 3 years at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
From left to right: employee names are in order by answer below.
4. What makes KEMET different?
“Their people.”
– Nataly Osio, Supervisor, 3 months at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
“What makes KEMET different is the culture. The ‘Tone at the Top’ trickles down and makes a pleasant and comfortable environment for employees. People want to work here.”
– Bonnie Boyer, Assistant Controller, 2 years at KEMET, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
“KEMET is different from other workplaces because of its people. You will find talented employees and happy people that enjoy what they do.”
– Ismene Cervantes, Customer Specification Engineering Team, 20 years at KEMET, San Nicolas, Mexico
“The difference between KEMET and other companies is that they understand the needs of their employees.”
– Flor Estela Marquez, Sintering Operator, 12 years at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
“Innovation and speed has made KEMET very competitive and different. I strongly believe KEMET will always succeed as we persist in those norms.”
– James Lee, Aluminum Organic Operations and Facility, Environment, Health & Safety, 12 years at KEMET, Suzhou, China
“The diversity of global culture makes KEMET different.”
– Jane Ye, New Product Development, 15 years at KEMET Suzhou, China
“Passion & Attitude. Technology & Execution.”
– Linda Zhu, Finance Director, 14 years at KEMET, Suzhou, China
“There are many things that make KEMET different and one of them is that this company is committed to its people and help them when they need it.”
– Mary de Leon, Quality Engineer, 9 years at KEMET, Matamoros, Mexico
“KEMET is different, truly, because of the people and its diversity. It’s my belief that one would be hard pressed to find a company with more nationalities represented than KEMET. For example: I sit in an area with five other coworkers. Each one of us was born in a different country. Each one of us speaks at least two languages.”
– Matthew Theis, Analyst – Lead Data & Pricing, 1 year at KEMET, Fort Lauderdale, Florida