Worst job I've ever had - Mechanical Engineer Novelis Employee Review

1.0
Mar 17, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

We are still being paid in dollars.

Cons

Constant harassment by management, they violate our labor contract and state and federal law and tell you "if you don't like it, leave." Most people are scared to death they are going to lose their job so they won't stand up for themselves. Reduced hourly workforce by over 40% while increasing management by over 50%. Forced to work overtime nearly everyday because there aren't enough people on a shift to run the equipment. Won't allow you to further your education or even let you try to better yourself because you have to work 12 or 16 hours every day. The company provides no training of any value at all. They create management positions to fill with relatives or incompetent operators who are not qualified to do anything. It makes no difference how costly the mistake is that management makes, it's always the hourly persons fault, even when you tell them not to do it and what the result will be. Years of experience and knowledge gained mean nothing to this company. If you refuse to do something they tell you, you will be terminated, even if your life is in jeapordy. I would not recommend anyone work for this company.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
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Recommend
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Pros

The strongest part of Novelis is the people at the working level. There are a lot of smart, capable, and genuinely friendly employees across the business who are willing to collaborate and help each other succeed in a challenging environment. The company also offers a relatively flexible hybrid work policy compared to many industrial/manufacturing organizations, which helps with work-life balance. Benefits are generally competitive and above average for the industry.

Cons

The employee experience has become increasingly difficult due to constant reorganizations, unclear ownership structures, and growing pressure to deliver more work with fewer resources. High performers are often rewarded with additional responsibilities without meaningful increases in compensation, title progression, or organizational support. Many functions operate in a constant state of firefighting, with priorities regularly shifting based on operational issues or leadership changes. There is also a disconnect between leadership messaging and the day-to-day experience for employees. Collaboration and empowerment are emphasized, but decision-making often feels centralized and reactive. Career progression can feel inconsistent and heavily dependent on timing, politics, or leadership turnover rather than performance alone. Morale across the organization has suffered as workloads have increased while teams remain lean. Employees are frequently expected to absorb responsibilities outside of their original scope, and strategic or long-term thinking often takes a back seat to immediate operational pressures.

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