* Ongoing North American plant closures have created uncertainty and morale challenges.
* North American HR leadership is perceived as inconsistent and has contributed to a difficult employee-relations environment.
* Operations leadership lacks deep commercial and hands-on operating experience, leading to decisions that don’t always reflect business realities.
* Long-term underinvestment in plant maintenance and equipment reliability has impacted operational stability.
* U.S.-based employees face structural challenges to advancement, regardless of performance.