Pros
You are forced to learn a lot in this "sink or swim" environment. I've been given a lot of opportunities and pushed to succeed in a very short amount of time. The experience that you receive from PCC is really invaluable.
Cons
If you want work/life balance, this company is not for you. The direction the company is going, even with an impending Berkshire Hathaway acquisition, is not a good one. Our Division president micromanages facility management to the 'nth degree, and you are not given the tools to succeed. Our facility has an ERP that is archaic, and there is really no sight into implementation any time soon. The reporting requirements are the same for every single plant, no matter what the size. So a Finance department with a total of 3 people have the same reporting requirements as those plants with Finance departments with 12 people. The stress and pressure that is put on facility management is remarkable. Corporate does not even try to make a difference at the plant level and leaves all responsibility with the Division managers, who sit in their chairs and pass edicts via email. I'm very surprised there haven't been more legal claims or settlements based on how the plant-level managers are treated and pushed to make a line. The pressures that facility personnel receive can unfortunately lead to unethical behavior.
