Ply Gem reviews

2.7

43% would recommend to a friend

(271 total reviews)

Jim Metcalf

55% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ply Gem has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 271 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Ply Gem employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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271 reviews
5.0
Jun 1, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great amount of steady work, constant flow, good hours, good benefits, and overall good workers.

Cons

Some don't always work as hard as I do.

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Ply Gem Response
2y
We appreciate and value your five-star review! It’s great to hear positive feedback regarding our work environment, management team and benefits, and we’re pleased to know you found a workplace where you could thrive alongside your team. Our core values include integrity and teamwork, and we hold all team members to the same set of standards. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels fairly treated and rewarded for their work, so we will take your feedback with us as we continue to grow. Thank you again for your insights and for sharing your experience.
1.0
May 26, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work is not physically difficult.

Cons

Leadership and management skills are severely lacking across middle management and some upper management. Retention is terrible.

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Ply Gem Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are disappointed to hear that your experience did not meet our standards. We agree that accountability is key to a productive, respectful environment, and we recognize that strong leadership plays a vital role in a workplace where teams thrive and succeed. In our commitment to building organizational capability, we continuously provide learning and development opportunities for our leaders.  Our people are central to our success, and we hope to build a long-lasting partnership with each of them. Our goal is to create an environment that is productive and respectful, supports development, and provides our team members with the tools and resources they need to be successful in the long term. Again, we regret to hear that this was not your experience. We value your input as it helps us get a better understanding of working issues from current and past team members, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
4.0
May 25, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

My co-workers were great, the work I learned in a short period of time was interesting

Cons

not much, as title states, I had to leave to return to RI, circumstances that were not in their control

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Ply Gem Response
2y
Thank you for leaving us a review.  It's great to hear you thrived alongside your team. At Cornerstone Building Brands, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration, teamwork and continual learning. We recognize that our people are central to our success and want them to grow with us and succeed. We hope to have you join our team again in the future if the opportunity arises. Thank you again for your feedback, and best of luck in your future endeavors. 
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