Allow managers to manage - Operations Manager Henkel Employee Review

2.0
Feb 28, 2019
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Global company with opportunities for those willing to move. Stable company that does not reduce workforce very often. Good people to work with. Strong market positions.

Cons

Everything is micromanaged from Germany/Amsterdam. Vice Presidents in regions can't approve travel, replacement hires, scrap transactions, etc. They are not investing capital into plant upkeep. Roofs are leaking, parking lots have huge pot holes, equipment is old and runs to failure. They treat operations like a necessary evil. They nickel and dime the operation like they are going out of business. Raises and bonuses continue to shrink year after year.

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Cons

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Pros

Good pay, Union job, not terrible work overall

Cons

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Henkel Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your more than 10 years of service with Henkel. We're pleased to hear that you value the compensation and aspects of the work environment. At the same time, we understand how important transparent communication is. Feedback regarding leadership visibility, communication, and career development is taken seriously and helps us identify areas where we can improve. We appreciate your candid perspective and have shared this feedback with the leadership team. Best, Your Henkel HR Team
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