40 years of Floréac: the power of collaboration according to Luc Lamont
Behind every lorry that leaves Floréac lies a strong team. And at the heart of that team is Luc Lamont. For almost forty years, he has helped ensure a smooth logistical flow, today as the consolidation team coordinator. A role in which planning, collaboration and forward thinking come together day in, day out.
Luc first came into contact with Floréac in 1986 during the expansion of the greenhouses. At the time, he was working on the construction project with a Dutch greenhouse contractor. Not long after, he made the move to Floréac. Since then, he has built up an impressive career within the company. He started in azalea cultivation and then worked in the production department at Vlaamse Azalea Kwekerij (VAK). Over the past 25 years, he has found his niche in consolidation, where he now leads the team.
“I’ve been able to take on a wide range of roles within Floréac. That means I now have a thorough understanding of the entire process.”
As team coordinator, Luc ensures that the schedule runs smoothly, that collaboration between the various departments flows seamlessly, and that any problems are resolved quickly. But above all, he sees himself as someone who brings people together.
“Every department is important. We all work to support one another. That’s the only way we can ensure the right plants reach the right customer at the right time.”
It is precisely this collaboration that gives him the greatest satisfaction. At the end of a busy day, he not only sees thousands of plants being dispatched, but above all the result of a team working together towards the same goal. A record-breaking day on which more than 2,500 CC trolleys were processed remains etched in his memory.
“You could never achieve that on your own. On days like that, you see colleagues from other departments spontaneously coming to help. That’s Floréac.”
Luc Lamont
According to Luc, a strong consolidation team is not just about experience, but above all about commitment. Thinking logically, taking the initiative and daring to take responsibility are, in his view, what make the difference. Of course you’re allowed to ask questions, he says, but the greatest growth comes when colleagues start contributing their own ideas.
Outside work, too, Luc likes to keep active. Mountain biking has been his greatest passion for years. He regularly sets off with friends on challenging rides, but the rides with his grandson have taken on a special place in his heart.
“Those are moments I really look forward to.”
Although he doesn’t call himself a real plant expert, he does have a beautiful Alocasia on display at home. The plant that best suits his character, however, is without a doubt the Sansevieria.
“You can’t kill it. Whatever happens, it just carries on.”
It also reflects his outlook on life: staying calm, seeking solutions and putting things into perspective. It’s no coincidence that he concludes with a piece of wisdom that perfectly sums up his approach to life, both at work and beyond.
“Don’t make a mountain out of a molehill.”
Luc Lamont
After nearly four decades, Luc remains a mainstay at Floréac. Not because he likes to be in the spotlight, but because, day in, day out, he helps make a difference alongside his team. Behind the scenes, yet indispensable to every plant that finds its way to the customer.