Meet Nava, Production Supervisor

As we continue our celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Desi Heritage Month, we're excited to introduce Nava, Production Supervisor at our Fresh Foods Manufacturing (FFM) warehouse and production facility in Freedom, PA! Nava joined the FFM team when it was getting off the ground eight years ago, and now he is a member of the leadership team running our day-to-day operations.

We're thrilled for you to get to know more about Nava here.

What is your job title? And what do you love most about your job?

I’m a Production Supervisor at Fresh Foods Manufacturing. I love being part of the big operation and working with people from different ethnicities. I learn new things almost every day and feel like I belong here.

Describe your career path with Fresh Foods Manufacturing.

I started as an hourly Team Member almost eight years ago, and have been promoted three times, first to a Team Lead, then a Senior Team Lead and now as a Production Supervisor.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

I’m most proud of starting out as a new Team Member of the production operation and now I’m part of the leadership team running the operation. I’m also very proud of being a member of the Nepalese community and helping our Team Members with day-to-day work-related issues.

What are some significant cultural holidays or family traditions that you celebrate? What makes them special to you?

I am Hindu by religion and Nepalese by culture. Our biggest holiday is “Dashain” which is about victory of goodness over evil. Another one is Deepawali which is a celebration between siblings and the festival of lights. I love going home and spending time with family.

What are some interesting hobbies or talents that most people may not know about you?

I like building things from scratch like drift woods; left over construction materials; broken electrical equipment. Sometimes it works out great and sometimes it works as a medium of spending time inside my world.

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What is Asian Pacific Islander Desi (APID) Heritage Month?

May has been designated as Asian Pacific Islander Desi (APID) Heritage Month. It is a time to honor and celebrate the rich history and culture of Asians, South Asians and Asian Americans, as well as the successes, the hurdles overcome, and the hurdles that still exist. The Desi community, also referred to as the South Asian Community, represents the members and culture of the Indian subcontinent. In addition to celebrating the role this community plays in American culture, this month is an opportunity to continue to build a common understanding among our global workforce.

Giant Eagle's Asian American Business Resource Group (AABRG) invites all Team Members and our neighbors to come together in appreciation of Asian culture, which is comprised of many, many nationalities, languages and cultures. Our AABRG is also excited to offer a variety of activities to commemorate and educate our Team Members, including voluteering events, community partners, poetry discussion and much more.