Ecolab - Production Manager Ecolab Employee Review

3.0
8 Nov 2010
Recommend
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Pros

They generally promote from within and because of their deep pockets, there are many oppurtunities to participate in new initiatives. Many locations if you are inclined to move around and try new things. The new(er) CEO had really purged much of the old guard and is a forward thinker.

Cons

Some of the old guard remains and they can be quite troublesome. Ecolab works very hard to retain employees and long term employment (30+ years) is not uncommon. Some of these people should have been purged long ago. I personally was managed by an individual who had been there over 20 years and in fact, Ecolab had been his only employer in life. While it is impressive that people can move up, it is also bothersome because having experience with only one employer tends to put blinders on you as a manager. He also was only able to mirror his previous bosses (old guard).

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Pros

Flexible Supportive Environment Great coworkers

Cons

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Pros

The actual coworkers and team members are great. Everyone is super supportive and just trying to help each other out.

Cons

Management: There’s a huge disconnect between upper leadership and the people doing the day-to-day work. Goals and priorities change constantly with very little communication, and it often feels like micromanagement takes the place of actual guidance. Work-Life Balance: The workload is completely unsustainable. You’re expected to handle an overwhelming amount of work, but you aren't given the resources or staffing to actually get it done without burning out. Expecting people to constantly work over their hours has become the norm. Lack of Growth: Career progression is pretty much non-existent. Promises of promotions or career development are thrown around, but they rarely actually happen. There’s no clear pathway to move up, so it’s easy to feel stuck and stagnant.

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