Careers

Education and Development

We encourage the continuous professional development of employees through various educational programs, workshops and training sessions. These programs improve employees’ competencies and increase their productivity, while also contributing to greater job satisfaction.

Onboarding

At the Podravka Group, we believe that a successful start is the key to the long-term success of every employee. Our onboarding program has been carefully designed to support our employees from day one and ensure they feel welcome, informed and motivated for the challenges ahead.

Through onboarding, we introduce new team members to our organization by familiarizing them with the culture, values and work processes within the organization.

Employee Assessment

At the Podravka Group, we believe that our employees are our greatest value and that their development and success form the foundation of our business. In order to enable each individual to reach their full potential, we use modern competency assessment methods. The goal of employee assessment is to identify employees’ strengths and areas for development, taking into account the specific requirements of the position and the organization. Our aim is to create an environment in which talents are developed and success is recognized and rewarded.

Employee Education and Development – The Foundation of Success

Continuous investment in employee education and development is a key part of our business strategy. Through internal programs, we offer specific training tailored to the needs of the role, such as technical training and professional knowledge development, to ensure excellence in everyday work.

We also encourage participation in external education, training sessions, seminars and certification programs that give employees insight into best industry practices, networking opportunities and the expansion of professional knowledge. In this way, our employees have the opportunity to grow, develop and contribute to the success of the Podravka Group, while at the same time we build a team ready for all the challenges of the modern market.

Employee testimonials

Karolina Tkalčević Krklec

Management Competency Development Program

I have been employed at Podravka since 2015 as a graphic designer in the Design Studio. This is my first job, and for the past nine years I have been part of a wonderful team that taught me everything I know about the profession, while working in such a large and renowned company has shaped me professionally into the person I am today.

I had the opportunity to participate in the “Management Competency Development Program” training. The training was excellently designed so that in a fun way, in small groups, we could discover new and useful information that we now use every day in our work.

The groups included colleagues from various sectors with whom I had not previously had the opportunity to communicate and collaborate, so we all got to know each other and connect.

The programs we went through made me aware of certain parts of my personality that I still need to work on in order to be as successful as possible in both my professional and personal life.

Ivan Plahinek

Procurement Academy

I became a Podravka employee a little less than a year ago, after several years of experience working in other international companies. My wish had always been to work for and be part of the largest food company in the region.

Participation in the Procurement Academy included several different modules. Each module conveyed a wide range of useful and specific knowledge and skills. Negotiation training, solving tasks in teams, preparing structured tenders, data analysis, and discussions about everyday practical cases are certainly some of the elements I will remember most from the Procurement Academy.

The training contributed to the development of my competencies, primarily from the perspective of market and supplier analysis, brainstorming, and preparation for strategic negotiations, which will certainly contribute to my further career development.

Ivana Cuki Mikulnjak

MBA – Business Management

After graduating from the Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology in Zagreb, majoring in Nutrition, I started my career in the field of dietetics and nutrition, and then moved to Podravka d.d., where I work as a Marketing Manager.

In order to expand my knowledge beyond my core profession, I enrolled in the MBA Business Management program at the University of Zagreb. The program enabled me to better understand the economic and managerial aspects of the food industry and to develop skills such as strategic planning, resource management and team leadership. I also gained insight into business models, finance and marketing, which helps me adapt innovative food solutions to market needs.

I see this education as an important step in connecting professional and business competencies, enabling me to contribute even more effectively to the success of the Podravka Group.