Yanmar commenced operations more than 110 years ago. Looking ahead to the next 100 years, our aim is to realise A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE by contributing to society in four major areas. Making an “An Energy Saving Society,” “A Society Where People Can Work and Live with Peace of Mind,” “A Society Where People Can Enjoy Safe and Plentiful Food,” and “A Society That Offers an Exciting Life Filled with Rich and Fulfilling Experiences.” Working for Yanmar means being able to contribute to the advancement of society. This is a very rewarding experience for each and every one of our employees. At the origin of Yanmar’s corporate activities are the words of our founder, Magokichi Yamaoka, “A beautiful world starts from a heart of gratitude.” While valuing this spirit, we continuously ask ourselves what kind of social value we create as we work toward our goal of becoming a 200-year company.
The most important factor in realizing these goals is people. Yanmar is a company that believes in the potential of its employees. We have a long-standing culture that encourages younger employees to take on new challenges. We call this inherited spirit “HANASAKA” and apply it to our various activities, including human resource development.
I always say taking on new challenges and pushing yourself is the key to success. At Yanmar, it is common for young employees to be entrusted with large projects, but I want them to take on more and more challenges without fear of failure. This is because learning from failure leads to growth. I also want them to value communication as much as I do. When you are trying to do something new, whether you can get the people around you involved depends on how much you communicate.
There is only so much one person can do, but if you have the passion to make things better and a willingness to try new things, there are many people in this company who will motivate and collaborate with you. Also, if you have a problem, people around you will be there to support you. I myself experienced this many times when I started out. I think the people you get the opportunity to work with is one of the best parts of working at Yanmar. You can count on the people around you and communicate freely without hesitation.
Yanmar will provide full support to help individuals succeed in the workplace, whether it is advancing their careers or working with pride. We are always looking for people who can think globally, people who can take action and people who can actively communicate with others and work as a team. We hope that you will be active on the world stage at Yanmar and pursue your own potential to its fullest.