Honest opinion as of 2019 to 2024
Pros
- Opportunities have diminished significantly over the last five years, often relying more on who you meet and when, rather than what you know. It really comes down to being in the right place at the right time. - In my current position, I find the pay to be decent. However, I can’t speak for those in lower positions, as their experiences may differ. - Dematic management provides and covers the costs for training and certifications they deem valid. However, they often overlook the need for specific terms like "certified" for certain tasks, refusing to adjust the language or compensation for those certifications. - There are numerous developments across various fields, offering ample opportunities for learning and growth. That said, it’s important to note that the way information is presented can be overwhelming. It can feel like waking up with a shovel in your mouth—you’re expected to manage it promptly and, of course, safely. - Safety is important here. Though in my opinion over zealous. Done right or wrong it's a forced objective often times resulting in task left pencil in just to meet a standard. Then individuals praised later for fake statistics and potentially given lunch (pizza/tacos) after 200 days without accidents. I could keep going but just know everywhere sucks at the moment but even the good things Dematic offers slowly slowly fall into a another oversight by leadership.
Cons
I want to draw attention to the significant level of complaints regarding management. From day one, it feels like you’re navigating in the dark. The focus among team members is fragmented, with new ideas introduced daily but poorly executed. Each day brings a flood of emails with additional tasks, often without consideration for burnout or compensation. I understand this well, given my position straddling both Engineering and Installation. It’s challenging to pinpoint blame on any one individual; the issues run deeper, rooted in the organizational culture. Even my direct management is compelled to work unpaid hours, conditioned to prioritize their bosses’ opinions over the needs of our team. This has diminished their motivation to advocate for us, and it affects our entire group. The Dematic prints are particularly problematic, requiring us to train new hires on how to read between the lines and navigate issues as they arise. Quality is meant to be a dedicated focus, yet we often prioritize progress at the expense of quality standards, deliberately ignoring protocols unless they pose an immediate threat to the site. Meetings are plentiful and an enormous waste of time. I watch 15 people toss around an idea or issue in an hours with no solution. Just asking the next person if they will take the lead or who will own it. Just for it to get repeated over and over to not be taken care of and late or worse forgotten. New ideas NEVER come from the field were those who do the tasks. A remote few get asked opinion but often a it's a test run with the car missing 3 of the four tires and maybe some doors. I could go on and on as I'm sure you assume but I want to drive home the point that at this time I do not recommend Dematic. Unless you come in at a position where you can make a difference and be the leader it needs.
