ITW reviews

Senior management has been shaky through some serious strategic changes in the last couple years. Business simplification was very successful. However, there is significant shareholder value that could be driven through strategic sourcing, but they have not shown the commitment, support, or strategic knowledge to implement it on the massive scale of the company.

Too many Chefs, not enough cooks. From middle management to executive level, most decision makers are out of touch and clueless about this industry. They have tons of books smarts, their credentials may look good on paper, but NO understanding of the people who make up this industry. Management makes knee-jerk decisions, not well thought out, then pursue those decisions for half of the project. Then the newest executive on the block changes the direction 180 degrees. No follow through. Upper executives seem to only be concerned about achieving their contractual obligations, then "retire" or "pursue personal endeavours", which just means they left because they had enough. Then they fade away, many being paid a "consultant fee" for several years. The corporate structure is only concerned about profit share. You can expect to work far too many hours, sacrifice personal time, have your supervisor impose on your family time with this company, for little or no financial or personal reward.