{"id":2847,"date":"2025-10-13T07:59:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T05:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/?page_id=2847"},"modified":"2025-12-23T10:11:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T09:11:37","slug":"learning-culture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/en\/learning-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"bde-section-2847-100 bde-section\">\n              \n  \n  \n\t\n\n  <div class=\"section-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-text-2847-101 bde-text\">\nLearning &amp; development\n<\/div><h1 class=\"bde-heading-2847-102 bde-heading\">\nLearning culture in logistics - growing together, taking responsibility, shaping the future.\n<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-2847-137 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-columns-2847-139 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-2847-140 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-rich-text-2847-138 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>At WM GROUP we believe: Logistics is only really strong when people can develop. Our learning culture ensures that initial practical experience turns into real career paths - from starting out in the warehouse to management level, from trainee to site manager or from dual study programme to project management.<\/p>\n<p>As a medium-sized family business, we combine reliability and tradition with a young, dynamic management team. If you want to take on responsibility, you will get the chance to do so - regardless of whether you start as a temporary employee, apprentice or dual study programme student.<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"bde-heading-2847-142 bde-heading\">\nOur learning culture at a glance\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-2847-143 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>For us, learning doesn't stop after training. It accompanies everyday working life - on the shop floor, in the office, in projects and in dialogue with each other. Our learning culture stands for:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-2847-141 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-icon-box-2847-144 bde-icon-box\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"ee-iconbox-icon breakdance-icon-atom\" >\n    \n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.5.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2023 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"\/><\/svg>\n        \n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"ee-iconbox-content\">\n      <h4 class=\"ee-iconbox-title bde-h3\" >Practical learning<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"ee-iconbox-text\" >You will learn where added value is created - in the warehouse, in the office, in projects with real customer requirements.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-icon-box-2847-145 bde-icon-box\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"ee-iconbox-icon breakdance-icon-atom\" >\n    \n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.5.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2023 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"\/><\/svg>\n        \n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"ee-iconbox-content\">\n      <h4 class=\"ee-iconbox-title bde-h3\" >Appreciation &amp; togetherness<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"ee-iconbox-text\" >Here you are more than just a personnel number. We know each other, support each other and work together.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-icon-box-2847-146 bde-icon-box\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"ee-iconbox-icon breakdance-icon-atom\" >\n    \n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.5.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2023 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"\/><\/svg>\n        \n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"ee-iconbox-content\">\n      <h4 class=\"ee-iconbox-title bde-h3\" >Responsibility right from the start<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"ee-iconbox-text\" >If you want, you can take on responsibility early on - for tasks, topics or teams.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-icon-box-2847-147 bde-icon-box\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"ee-iconbox-icon breakdance-icon-atom\" >\n    \n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.5.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2023 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"\/><\/svg>\n        \n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"ee-iconbox-content\">\n      <h4 class=\"ee-iconbox-title bde-h3\" >Open communication &amp; feedback<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"ee-iconbox-text\" >Short distances, direct dialogue and an open ear for your questions, ideas and critical issues.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-icon-box-2847-148 bde-icon-box\">\n\n    \n            <div class=\"ee-iconbox-icon breakdance-icon-atom\" >\n    \n                    <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><!--! Font Awesome Free 6.5.1 by @fontawesome - https:\/\/fontawesome.com License - https:\/\/fontawesome.com\/license\/free (Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License) Copyright 2023 Fonticons, Inc. --><path d=\"M256 512A256 256 0 1 0 256 0a256 256 0 1 0 0 512zM369 209L241 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L335 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"\/><\/svg>\n        \n        \n        \n            <\/div>\n    \n\n<div class=\"ee-iconbox-content\">\n      <h4 class=\"ee-iconbox-title bde-h3\" >Perspectives instead of dead ends<\/h4>\n        <div class=\"ee-iconbox-text\" >Apprenticeship, dual study programme, master craftsman, business economist or management responsibility - many roles, one employer.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-2847-149 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-columns-2847-150 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-2847-151 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-2847-152 bde-heading\">\nTraining: Learning right from the start - from trainee to manager\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-2847-153 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p data-start=\"3837\" data-end=\"4014\">Our warehouse logistics specialist apprenticeship offers you a broad insight into all important processes - from goods receipt to dispatch to the end customer. You will learn:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4229\">\n<li data-start=\"4016\" data-end=\"4077\">\n<p data-start=\"4018\" data-end=\"4077\">how goods are checked, stored and picked,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4078\" data-end=\"4134\">\n<p data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4134\">how smooth processes are organised in the warehouse,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4135\" data-end=\"4229\">\n<p data-start=\"4137\" data-end=\"4229\">and which commercial activities in the background ensure that everything fits together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4231\" data-end=\"4601\">One example of this is the path from <strong data-start=\"4266\" data-end=\"4287\">Viktor Schwinning<\/strong>. After leaving school, he started out as a temporary worker, then decided to train as a warehouse logistics specialist at the WM GROUP and went on to become a team leader in Bocholt. Today, he works with other managers on topics such as improving efficiency and digitalisation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4603\" data-end=\"4869\">His story shows:<br data-start=\"4626\" data-end=\"4629\" \/>If you are open-minded, willing to lend a hand and take on responsibility, you can develop step by step with us. For us, trainees are not \u201ehelping hands\u201c, but future colleagues - also in management positions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-2847-154 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-2847-155 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Imageaufnahmen-23.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Imageaufnahmen-23.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Imageaufnahmen-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Imageaufnahmen-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Imageaufnahmen-23-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Imageaufnahmen-23-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Imageaufnahmen-23-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\"><div class=\"bde-text-2847-158 bde-text\">\nViktor's attitude to new trainees: \u201eBe open with colleagues, be prepared to lend a hand in different areas and take time management, organisation and communication seriously - these are good foundations for a career in logistics.\u201c\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-2847-159 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-columns-2847-160 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-2847-161 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-2847-162 bde-heading\">\nDual study programme: Theory &amp; practice in a double pack as a project manager\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-2847-163 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p>You don't want to miss out on studying or practical experience? Then the dual study programme at WM GROUP is exciting for you. Here you combine:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Theory<\/strong> at vocational schools and universities of applied sciences (e.g. accounting, business administration, economics, marketing, logistics),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice<\/strong> at our locations in NRW with real projects and operational processes,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perspective<\/strong> several recognised qualifications in a short space of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Burak Bilek has decided to do just that. He combined vocational school, studies at M\u00fcnster University of Applied Sciences and practical days at the WM GROUP. His conclusion: strenuous - but rewarding. In 3.5 years, he obtains qualifications that would otherwise take around six years one after the other. At the same time, he earns his own money and can apply what he has learnt directly in the company.<\/p>\n<p>In practice, Burak has, among other things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>in building management,<\/li>\n<li>New construction and relocation projects,<\/li>\n<li>supported in the implementation of new customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This gives him a broader range of experience than many of his fellow students at corporate groups, who often only get to know one location. From February 2025, he will continue this path as <strong>Junior Project and Process Manager<\/strong> at the WM GROUP.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-2847-164 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-2847-167 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WM-GROUP-Duales-Studium.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WM-GROUP-Duales-Studium.jpg 533w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/WM-GROUP-Duales-Studium-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\"><div class=\"bde-text-2847-166 bde-text\">\nHis path is representative of our learning culture: we open up perspectives, promote the assumption of responsibility and combine knowledge with real practice.\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-2847-168 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-columns-2847-169 bde-columns\"><div class=\"bde-column-2847-170 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-2847-171 bde-heading\">\nFrom entry to leadership: development paths at the WM GROUP\n<\/h2><div class=\"bde-rich-text-2847-172 bde-rich-text breakdance-rich-text-styles\">\n<p data-start=\"6744\" data-end=\"6923\">Many of our managers started out where our trainees, temporary staff and dual students are today. We turn first steps into real careers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6925\" data-end=\"7324\"><strong data-start=\"6925\" data-end=\"6942\">Nina Krudewig<\/strong>, now site manager in Bocholt-Hindenburgstra\u00dfe, started as a temporary employee and later completed further training in business administration. The path to management responsibility was challenging - with new demands in terms of prioritisation, delegation and time management. The decisive factor for her was that her superiors closely accompanied her on this path and placed their trust in her.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7326\" data-end=\"7365\">Today Nina takes responsibility for:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7367\" data-end=\"7477\">\n<li data-start=\"7367\" data-end=\"7393\">\n<p data-start=\"7369\" data-end=\"7393\">Key figures and budget,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7394\" data-end=\"7419\">\n<p data-start=\"7396\" data-end=\"7419\">your team at the site,<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7420\" data-end=\"7477\">\n<p data-start=\"7422\" data-end=\"7477\">the realisation of customer requirements in day-to-day business.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7479\" data-end=\"7654\">She describes the WM GROUP as an employer where colleagues support each other and share responsibility - exactly what characterises our learning culture.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7656\" data-end=\"7937\">Another example is <strong data-start=\"7682\" data-end=\"7703\">Anne W\u00fcstnienhaus<\/strong>also started out as a dual student and is now in management as Head of Operations. Her path shows: Anyone who is willing to learn, take on responsibility and think outside the box can go far with us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"bde-column-2847-173 bde-column\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"bde-image2-2847-174 bde-image2\" src=\"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Imageaufnahmen-54_Nina-Krudewig-HR-Portrait.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Imageaufnahmen-54_Nina-Krudewig-HR-Portrait.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Imageaufnahmen-54_Nina-Krudewig-HR-Portrait-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Imageaufnahmen-54_Nina-Krudewig-HR-Portrait-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Imageaufnahmen-54_Nina-Krudewig-HR-Portrait-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Imageaufnahmen-54_Nina-Krudewig-HR-Portrait-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Imageaufnahmen-54_Nina-Krudewig-HR-Portrait-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\"><div class=\"bde-text-2847-175 bde-text\">\nWhether it's a master craftsman title, further training as a business administrator, professional specialisation or management tasks - we accompany employees on their development paths and create space for individual career steps.\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><section class=\"bde-section-2847-176 bde-section\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"section-container\"><div class=\"bde-div-2847-177 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bde-div-2847-178 bde-div\">\n  \n  \n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"bde-heading-2847-179 bde-heading\">\nYour opportunities in our learning culture\n<\/h2><p class=\"bde-text-2847-180 bde-text\">\nWhether it's an apprenticeship, dual study programme, direct entry or the next step in your career - at WM GROUP you will find an environment in which learning is expressly encouraged and development is made possible.<br><br>Would you like to learn logistics from scratch?<br><br>Are you looking for a company to support you with your further training?<br><br>Do you want to take on responsibility and help shape things instead of just \u201edoing the work\u201c?<br><br>Then you will fit in well with our learning culture.\n<\/p><div class=\"bde-button-2847-181 bde-button\">\n        \n    \n    \n    \n    \n            \n                    \n            \n            \n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n    <a class=\"breakdance-link button-atom button-atom--primary bde-button__button\" href=\"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/en\/career\/\" target=\"_self\" data-type=\"url\"  >\n\n    \n        <span class=\"button-atom__text\">Vacancies at WM GROUP<\/span>\n\n        \n        \n                <\/a>\n\n    \n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lernen &#038; Weiterentwicklung Lernkultur in der Logistik \u2013 gemeinsam wachsen, Verantwortung \u00fcbernehmen, Zukunft gestalten. Bei der WM GROUP glauben wir: Logistik ist nur dann wirklich stark, wenn Menschen sich entwickeln k\u00f6nnen. Unsere Lernkultur sorgt daf\u00fcr, dass aus ersten Praxiserfahrungen echte Karrierewege werden \u2013 vom Einstieg im Lager bis zur F\u00fchrungsebene, vom Azubi zur Standortleitung oder [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":248570550,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-2847","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"meta_box":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2847","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/248570550"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2847"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2847\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3000,"href":"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2847\/revisions\/3000"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wm-group.heinmedia.dev\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}