PPG reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(2,649 total reviews)
avatar

Timothy M. Knavish

73% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

PPG has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,649 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PPG employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews
1.0
Sep 25, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Not many, almost all cons

Cons

I will start by saying the CEO made $60,000,000 in compensation for 2014. While he is the highest paid US CEO, PPG didn't crack the Forbes Top 100. Seems odd. The company pays well below its competition, unless you are the CEO, of course. They hire you in and give you a completely unrealistic sales budget which only a small percent reach. This way they won't have to pay commissions and bonuses. They will change your schedule from Monday -Friday to Tuesday-Saturday without any real notice. Inevitably, someone will quit or their job will be eliminated, leaving you to cover their territory with no more money because the company won't spend the money to file the position. If you hire in with the stores, you will be handed a set of keys and an alarm code with on a few weeks training. With the expectation of working alone and handling everything by yourself. All along their idea of recognition is a star rewards system that awards stars so you can cash them in on merchandise via a website. Rather than profit sharing. You see, the folks who make 7 or 8 figure income get to keep that, while we cash in stars for "junk". If you like working long hours for less pay than the industry competitors, covering larger areas for no more pay, having your scheduled changed that interrupts your family time, being held accountable for unrealistic sales budgets that won't allow you to bonus, and being rewarded star points similar to carnival tickets, this is the place for you.

4.0
Sep 22, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Solid financial performance - innovative culture and global footprint allowing for advancement with the right degree and experience

Cons

Productivity focused on ALL positions - even those that do not contribute with a "sell-able" service. People are a commodity and many departments survive only by "Checking" the boxes.

3.0
Sep 22, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits are competitive.

Cons

Not a lot of room for growth and development. Cut throat environment. Very "old school" culture and mentality.

Viewing 2332 - 2334 of 2,649 Reviews

Glassdoor has 3,722 PPG reviews submitted anonymously by PPG employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if PPG is right for you.