Merger, Acquisition, Leadership Shake Up and Covid19 has Changed the Company not for the Better - Supervisor American Woodmark Employee Review

2.0
Jul 14, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Competitive pay, great co-workers, leveraging of latest IT technology & lean manufacturing process

Cons

All of the above positives are in the past tense. Much has changed since the RSI/AWC merger and acquisitions. The previous CEO was forced out under not the best of circumstances, and the corporate values and culture he championed are now just verbal platitudes as day-to-day operational decisions are not in line with them. Employees are espoused as one of the company's core values. However, decisions regarding the hiring of hourly workers have been made based on financial expediency and limiting the company's liability, resulting in poor quality hourly workers with above average levels of disciplinary problems, unreliability, total job apathy, and a high turnover rate. Production quality and efficiency also suffer. High performing salary employees have not been supported and promoted, but several instances of nepotistic hiring of supervisors/managers are causing these employees to slowly leave as they see their department mismanaged.

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American Woodmark Response
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We regret to hear of your negative experiences as our culture has been and will always be important to us, and we will share your feedback with our senior leaders. We wish you the best in your future career endeavors.

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5.0
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Pros

The CULTURE at this company sets it apart from others. They not only talk the talk but they walk the walk.

Cons

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2.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

Direct manager cares and has goals in place to help improve the department. The core team is made up of great people that work well together.

Cons

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