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Published
10 June 2026
Last Updated
16 September 2026
2 min read
After almost 20 years in pig production, Regis changed industries and joined the evening shift at DS Stålprofil. Today, he is an example of how a willingness to learn and good teamwork can make a significant difference in production.
When Regimantas Bliudzius (Regis) arrives for the evening shift at DS Stålprofil at 14.30, his working day rarely starts in the same place two days in a row. Some days, he works at the bending machines. On other days, he helps with packing or works at the robot. It is precisely this variety that he enjoys.
“I work here and there. It is very varied,” he explains in English, as Danish can still be a challenge.
Although he now appears calm and at home in the production environment, things were very different at the beginning. Just seven months ago, he had never worked in steel production before. Everything was new: the machines, the tasks and the way of working.
“I was quite nervous on my first day. Everything was new,” he says with a smile.
Today, he has become an important part of the team at DS Stålprofil. Not because he is the loudest or draws the most attention, but because he comes to work with the same approach every day: a willingness to learn, an eagerness to help and a natural can-do attitude.
Recruitment is a major focus at DS Stålprofil. It has become more difficult to find employees, so it is no longer solely about experience and professional skills.
“Employees are our most important asset. You can buy all kinds of machines, forklift trucks and materials, but none of it amounts to anything without employees,”
– Production Manager Rasmus Revsbæk Hansen.
That is why attitude and teamwork skills are at least as important as experience. And that was precisely what made an impression when Regis walked through the door.
“If we cannot find an employee with the right skills, we can train them instead, provided they have the right attitude. Regis certainly does,” says Rasmus.
For the management and his colleagues, it is particularly his approach to new challenges that makes him stand out.
“He does not see limitations – he sees opportunities,” as his team leader, Mikkel Thisted, puts it.
Regis is 43 years old and originally comes from Lithuania. He moved to Denmark back in 2006. At the time, the plan was simply to try something new and gain some experience.
But life took a different turn along the way. He started a family, and Denmark became home. Today, he lives in Vegger with his wife and their two children, a 13-year-old son and a 16-year-old daughter.
The story of his wife is almost like something from a film. They were in the same class in Lithuania for 12 years before later finding each other again in Denmark.
“Then I came here, and somehow we found each other again,” Regis explains.
Naturally, he also spends his time with his family in Vegger when he is not at work. This summer, he is also planning to start fishing with his son.
“My son is very keen on fishing, so I want to learn about it too,” he says.
Before joining DS Stålprofil, Regis worked in pig production for almost 20 years. It was a job he knew inside out. But after many years, thoughts of trying something new began to occupy his mind more and more.
“It is physically demanding work, so it can be difficult to carry on as you get older,” he says.
The opportunity to change industries came through his network. A former employee at DS Stålprofil knew Regis personally and told him about the job. The timing was not right the first time, but later Regis took the initiative himself and stopped by the production facility. Shortly afterwards, he was hired.
The story also highlights something important about the workplace and its culture.
“Showing initiative is a good way to get your foot in the door,” says the production manager.
When Regis joined DS Stålprofil, he had never operated a bending machine before. Today, he can operate most of them.
“It is incredible how well he has mastered it in such a short time,” says Mikkel Thisted.
Regis himself is more modest about it. He does not describe himself as someone who talks much about his own achievements. On the contrary, he seems almost a little shy when the conversation turns to what he is good at.
“I just try to do my best,” he says.
But his colleagues notice his progress in their day-to-day work. He learns quickly, takes responsibility and asks questions whenever there is something he is unsure about.
“If I have any questions, I can ask anyone. People are very helpful,” he says.
It also means a great deal to him that they work well together. The evening shift consists only of Regis and Mads Andersen, and the two have become a strong team.
“He is good company,” Regis says of his colleague.
And it is precisely this teamwork that is crucial in production.
“Having the right employees and strong teamwork between them makes an enormous difference,” says Rasmus.
Although the interview is conducted in English, Danish has become a natural part of the working day. On the factory floor, colleagues speak Danish to each other, and this has been an important part of Regis’ development.
“When I worked in the pig barn, we only spoke English. Here we speak Danish, so I also learn Danish by being here,” he explains.
It is clear that he values the sense of community and the rapport between colleagues.
“People are very friendly, and we help each other. If help is needed, we help,” he says.
Team leader Mikkel also describes him as someone who likes to walk around and greet the day shift when he arrives for work and ask whether anyone needs help.
When Regis himself is asked what makes him a good colleague, he simply replies:
“I help the lads.”
It sounds simple. But perhaps that is precisely the approach that matters most in a production environment where cooperation, responsibility and helpfulness are essential to keeping daily operations running smoothly.
Because sometimes it is not grand words that best describe a good colleague. It is what you do in practice.
About the Author
With a background in journalism and service management, Cecilie is well equipped to contribute to the digital communication across the companies in DS Gruppen. She brings a creative touch to her communication while keeping a firm focus on the facts, whether she is working with internal or external communication, employee profiles or project news. Cecilie also brings previous experience with newspaper articles, podcasts, video and other areas of journalism.
