It's Just A Paycheck - Anonymous employee Lear Corporation Employee Review

1.0
Jul 19, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great pay, fairly good communication from upper management, air conditioned plant, room for job improvement, cost saving opportunities and safety and environmental improvements.

Cons

An "us verses them" mentality from everyone at all levels. Room for improvement, but zero support. No concern with continuous improvement, just run the line and damn the rest. Upper management undermines lower management. The Plant Manager has no idea what it takes to be on a winning team. Segregated parking. Management directed not to fraternize with hourly employees. Signs of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma abound, but no real understanding or support from management. The Arlington location needs a "house cleaning" of all management. Many members of management don't have the background or experience to deal with the issues they face. The location needs some clear priorities, structure and discipline.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, wonderful campus, free Starbucks daily (as of 7/2026), pay is competitive, benefits are great, unlimited PTO (within reason, switches to short term or long term disability at some point) flexible schedule (manager heavily influences this) people actually do get promoted from time to time unlike other places.

Cons

As with every job, it will have some cons. But still worth it if you get the opportunity: It’s a large place and everyone’s experience is different. You can end up in a bad department or with a bad manager, and you’re kind of stuck unless you can transfer out. People don’t really retire from here. You usually get to 50’s or 60’s and they cut you a buy out check, and if you’re not ready to retire, you’re going to be 50-60 in the job market again. They’ve had a hiring freeze on for a long time, so anyone new is going to be an intern or co-op. So if your department is skeleton crew, it’s gonna be that way unless you want a 20 year old on your team that could be great,.. or not so great. Everybody gets the same yearly raise depending on performance, and it doesn’t really keep up with inflation. Your best way up is a promotion.

5.0
Jun 10, 2026
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Pros

Great company to work for

Cons

Felt disconnected to the team

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