Novelis reviews

3.4

65% would recommend to a friend

(599 total reviews)
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Steve Fisher

65% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Novelis has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 599 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Novelis employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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599 reviews
2.0
Feb 6, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Above average business outlook with growing auto and truck demand for high quality rolled aluminum sheet that the company is qualified to supply.

Cons

Executives lack positive leadership and communication skills with major manufacturing sites. Company wide employee perception is that bonuses are for executives only while spending cuts and increased healthcare premiums impact all other workers. A decline in culture example is the rescinding of long promised under age 65 retiree healthcare benefits for retirees meeting the many years of service requirements. This change even applied to already retired under age 65 employees, not illegal, but a certain negative for company culture and reputation. Talented employees with opportunity elsewhere are leaving at a greater rate than in previous years.

2.0
Jan 29, 2015

Shop floor

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay hourly but dangerous working conditions for the wage. Benefits are weak at best for size of company 401k plan is good

Cons

Extremely dangerous work enviroment. Very reactive company instead of proactive. New auto business is booming but understaffed for work being done w little help from management in regards to staffing so job can be dome in safe manner. Preach safety until it cost $$$$.

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Novelis Response
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Safety is and always will be our number one priority at Novelis. Employees at every level must adhere to very strict safety guidelines. Additionally, we have an interdepartmental, employee managed safety committee that encourages employees at every level to identify risks and remove safety barriers. Our robust safety training programs, mobile equipment standards and large in-house safety leadership team exceed state, national and industry regulatory guidelines. We pride ourselves on our internal communication program that is designed to keep our employees aware of all safety related issues at the plant. As such, we encourage anyone who is concerned about a safety related issue at Novelis to report it to the EHS Manager. With millions of dollars invested, and a commitment to create an additional 250 jobs by 2020, the organization is poised to remain a leading employer in the Central New York community.
1.0
Oct 21, 2014

Not impressed

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good people for the most part.

Cons

Major disconnect between management. Unethical raise system.

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