Wieslawa Walsh

Wieslawa Walsh, Supervisor, Kayem–I arrived in Chelsea from Poland in 1981. I was only 19. Kayem was my first job,working in a kitchen, making hot dogs. In a few months I was moved to a packing department. That was a little bit easier. Slowly I was learning English.Kayem promoted me to a team leader, then I became a manager. And from there on there was no stopping me. Now I am Supervisor of the continuous line.I was one of the first female supervisors in such a male dominated occupation. My job was not easy as a first female in management position, but I focused on the positive and I stood my ground. Kayem invested in my talent and this is why I’m here for 41 years. It’s like a family. You’re going to stay when you see that someone is interested in you, investing in you, giving you the opportunity.That’s the only way you’re going to stay

Darlene Devita, Wieslawa Walsh, 2023. Digital Photograph. ©Darlene Devita. All rights reserved.