Deborah McLellan, Accounts Receivable Specialist, Canada

“At Hartmann in Brantford, I’m part of the North American Finance team, where I manage accounts receivable, treasury, banking, customer price lists, and regular financial reporting to our teams in Denmark. It’s a role that keeps me on my toes - and I love that.

Hartmann is a great place to work because it’s always evolving. There’s a strong sense of teamwork that spans across Sales, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Finance. We all play a part in the bigger picture - and that’s really motivating. I also appreciate the fun we have along the way: from ice cream days to holiday raffles, there’s always time to celebrate and connect.

Sustainability is a value I’ve carried since high school, when I wrote about recycling in paper production for a national magazine. Being part of a company that turns recycled materials into something meaningful makes me proud of what we do.

What I enjoy most is my team’s mindset. We’re supportive, open to sharing knowledge, and we even remind each other to stop and smell the tulips now and then. Celebrating milestones together, like decorating a colleague’s office for their 50th birthday, shows how we care — not just as coworkers, but as people.

My journey at Hartmann has helped me grow professionally. Adapting to new systems like Mio taught me how to stay positive through change. And collaborating with our European teams - whether it’s weekly liquidity reports or pricing updates - has shown me how much we can achieve when we work across borders.”