Our people
Eliise Lissov – Beverage Merchandiser in Stores
What does your job entail?
My job involves arranging products on shelves, displays, and in refrigerators in stores. It’s important to ensure visibility and availability of the displays. I also monitor expiration dates and the presence of price tags.
What do you enjoy about your work?
I really enjoy that my work allows for a lot of movement and interaction with people, making each workday unique in its own way.
What do you appreciate most about A. Le Coq as an employer?
I highly appreciate and value the fact that from the first day, I feel needed and considered an equal employee to others, regardless of gender or age. I like that employees are recognized and that everyone works as a cohesive team.
What is your favorite product among A. Le Coq’s beverages?
I am a big fan of smoothies, so my favorite among A. Le Coq’s beverages is the Coconut-Pineapple-Banana Super Smoothie with oats. As for carbonated drinks, the Traditional Lemonade is an undisputed favorite.
What do you do in your free time?
I spend most of my free time with my children. To have a moment for myself, I go for walks in nature with my dog and attend yoga classes.
Galyna Strelovska – Juice Line Operator
What does your job entail?
I am a juice line operator at the Reola juice factory. The process of filling the tetra packs is a big and responsible task. I need to monitor the temperature and pressure of the filling machine, check if the juice packs are properly filled, ensure that all the package seams are intact, and also check the printed date on the packaging.
What do you enjoy about your work?
I enjoy everything about my work; otherwise, I wouldn’t be here. It’s a good company, familiar work, and the workplace is close to home. My colleagues are like a second family to me.
What do you appreciate most about A. Le Coq as an employer?
I appreciate that A. Le Coq provides many benefits and perks to its employees.
What is your favorite product among A. Le Coq’s beverages?
Among A. Le Coq’s beverages, my favorites are Aura cranberry juice and Aura apple-rhubarb juice because they are not too sweet. I also like Alexander Dunkel beer, G:N Long Drinks, and Aura Fruit Water with birch sap.
What do you do in your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy cooking preserves. During the summer, I go mushroom picking and grow vegetables and flowers in my garden. Lately, I haven’t had much time for reading because I help Ukrainians. I would love to go to a spa more often. I also enjoy traveling and miss going on vacations to warm destinations.
Kristina Nõmme – Gift Shop Administrator-Customer Service Representative
What does your job entail?
I work at A. Le Coq’s gift shop and greet everyone who comes to the gift shop, beer museum, or factory.
What do you enjoy about your work?
I enjoy customer service the most in my work. It is important to me that visitors leave with positive emotions and a desire to come back again.
What do you appreciate most about A. Le Coq as an employer?
A. Le Coq is a big and powerful company that automatically gives me a sense of security. They take care of their employees, which is reflected in various benefits and perks. We have many enjoyable and interesting team events. I highly appreciate my colleagues who are like a second family to me, without whom it would be hard to breathe.
What is your favorite product among A. Le Coq’s beverages?
Among our products, my favorites are A. Le Coq’s Mango Pale Ale beer, Grapefruit-Ginseng Infusion Water, and all Aura smoothies and juices – the flavors depend on my mood and the day.
What do you do in your free time?
In my free time, I travel a lot with my family. I meet friends or colleagues, and we always do something fun together: go to concerts, hiking, cafes, cinemas, swimming, sledding, or cycling.
Eivo Plans – Beverage Picker
What does your job entail?
I enjoy my job as a beverage picker. In our logistics center, my task is to pick A. Le Coq’s products for customers in Estonia. I place the products on pallets in the correct order to ensure stability and ensure that the ordered products reach the customer correctly.
We use voice picking, which means that the computer provides instructions on which products to place on the pallet. First, the products that can withstand more weight are placed on the pallet – the computer instructs us to start with those products, and they are also positioned towards the front of the warehouse. I have to ensure that I take the correct product and the correct quantity. Each product has its own numerical combination. Once the customer’s pallet is fully picked, the address is added, and it is taken to the dispatch area. From there, the driver delivers the products to the customer.
What do you enjoy about your work?
I enjoy that my work keeps me active and in good physical shape. It’s also nice that I can contribute and provide input to make the work smoother and more comfortable. It’s great that I can also operate a forklift alongside picking.
What do you appreciate most about A. Le Coq as an employer?
I feel that A. Le Coq cares about me and provides various benefits. A. Le Coq’s products and its reputation as an employer are both highly regarded.
What is your favorite product among A. Le Coq’s beverages?
I am a beer enthusiast on weekends, and after a sauna session, my favorite is A. Le Coq Premium. For snacks, I enjoy IPA and alcohol-free Bohemian.
What do you do in your free time?
My free time activities depend on the season. In winter, when the ice is thick enough, I spend all weekends fishing on Lake Peipus. In spring, summer, and autumn, I enjoy being in the countryside – I have a country home in the Palamuse area, and there’s always something to do there. I brew homebrew beer a couple of times a year and make wine/cider from the fruits of my garden, which I enjoy sharing with friends. And if I have any spare time left, I like to go on trips with my family.
Ahto Puusepp – Production Line Setter
What does your job entail?
As a setter, my task is to ensure the smooth operation of production equipment, especially the bottling line. Planned maintenance work and proactive daily maintenance ensure uninterrupted production.
I have good cooperation with the operators, and I assist and guide them in handling the equipment when needed. The work involves ordering spare parts and responding quickly to unexpected malfunctions.
In 2008, as a second-year student of mechatronics at Võrumaa Vocational Education Center, I applied for A. Le Coq’s scholarship and was selected. That’s how I got acquainted with the large company, and I decided to align my future with Estonia’s oldest and largest beverage industry.
What do you enjoy about your work?
I enjoy the independence in my work. Satisfaction and extra energy come from solving a problem successfully. I am naturally a perfectionist, so I always want to do my work in the best possible way. It’s never good enough for me, but in a positive sense. There’s always room for improvement.
What do you appreciate most about A. Le Coq as an employer?
What I appreciate most about A. Le Coq as an employer is the stability. I am satisfied with everything, and I cannot think of anything negative to point out.
What is your favorite product among A. Le Coq’s beverages?
My favorite product among A. Le Coq’s beverages is undoubtedly Alexander.
Kristjan Vanaveski – Filling Master
What does your job entail?
Production is like a beehive where everyone has their task to fulfill. Each person has their specific work area that determines how others can fulfill their roles.
Like in any production process, ensuring good working conditions is important for smooth operations in filling. My task is to monitor the execution of filling-related activities according to the plan and ensure smooth information flow. In case of any issues, I need to step in and find the best solution quickly, making sure that all other production departments are aware of the changes. Additionally, I am responsible for reporting the filling results so that we have a clear overview of our performance at the end of each month.
What do you enjoy about your work?
I really enjoy working on multiple fronts and providing fair and supportive assistance to my colleagues.
What do you appreciate most about A. Le Coq as an employer?
What I appreciate most about A. Le Coq as an employer is that we do much more than just work.
A. Le Coq is a symbol of Tartu and Supilinn. We have our own museum, legendary beer and lemonade, and A. Le Coq is the beer of choice for student organizations.
What is your favorite product among A. Le Coq’s beverages?
My favorite products are Alexandri beer and Värska Mineral water.
What do you do in your free time?
In my free time, I enjoy sleeping in, taking care of my garden, refereeing volleyball matches, training new volleyball referees, hosting events, and playing board games with friends. In real life, I have a wonderful wife and four amazing children, as well as six adorable attention-seeking pets.
