Upper Management/ Mid-Management has no clue what is going on - Manufacturing Technician FORMS + SURFACES Employee Review

1.0
Dec 20, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

None, maybe if your in management, they take the credit of the good hard workers below them and take all the pats on the back. You will show up one day and find out you have to work 12hr/days for the next 2 weeks with no notice and looked down upon if you cannot meet there 1 day notice.

Cons

I worked in Pittsburgh HQ for over 3yrs and I worked under the most egotistical and miserable management. Hard workers that have worked there much longer than anyone else and helped owners start the company (10-20yrs) would say "remember when people used to like coming to work", the upper management would use the new employees/temps to pump out production then dump them after working 50-60hr+/weeks just to get a quick big order out. The apple management would rule the roost with fear to bully people and keep them doing whatever they wanted. The apple management would show up without knowing anything going on and nit pick on the good hard working employees for punching in a minute late or coming back from our only 10 minute break a day and wait for people walking in a minute late. Would that make you want to work hard for that guy.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Steady hours, reasonable starting wages and benefits. Reasonable on the job training for inexperienced welders finishers and material handlers.

Cons

Toxic culture in upper management with a don't rock the boat mentality. Little to no upward mobility. Little emphasis on safety until someone is injured and they may be subject to liability. They will fire people for voicing legitimate safety concerns. Raises are nonnegotiable and would never exceed 2%.

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FORMS + SURFACES Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear you found value in the steady hours, benefits, and the opportunity to gain experience in manufacturing. Creating an environment where employees across all departments—production, maintenance, engineering, and support roles—can learn and grow is a key priority for us. We also take your concerns seriously. Safety is a core focus, and we are continuously working to strengthen our safety culture. This includes regular training, open reporting channels, and a safety incentive program designed to encourage proactive identification and resolution of potential hazards. Our goal is to ensure every employee feels comfortable raising concerns and contributing to a safe workplace. In terms of career growth, we have developed technical and professional career ladders that provide clear pathways for advancement across a wide range of roles within the company. These ladders are designed to recognize skill development, certifications, and performance, while offering employees greater visibility into long-term career opportunities and provides the data to provide merit-based raises. We understand that workplace culture and communication are critical, and we are actively working to improve transparency, leadership engagement, and consistency in how policies are applied. We would also like to clarify that our company does not penalize employees for using approved PTO. We encourage employees to use their earned time off and are committed to administering our policies fairly and consistently. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and will take your feedback into consideration as we continue to evaluate and strengthen our workplace practices. We wish you success in your future endeavors.
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