Good company provided you stay away from... - Commodity Leader Sidel Employee Review

2.0
24 Dec 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Most of reviews here are reporting good work/life balance, wellbeing and company perks. It is generally true but it is evident these reviews aren't coming from employees working in sourcing or procurement departments. Therefore, if your job isn't going to be in those 2 functions, you will be fine. There are great people at Sidel.

Cons

Sourcing is a quite young function in the company and it has always suffered an unusual turnover of buyers and even managers; the company is uncapable to get through the organization the suitable perception of a function that is considered strategic everywhere in the manufacturing but at Sidel. It's been always like that and I am told that 2021 material shortage is making things even worse since headcount was reduced while expectations have hugely increased! No time or money was ever invested in training or induction. Very few committed, mostly skilled, selfmotivated but poorly paid buyers are assigned dozens and dozens of suppliers, even 100/ea, to be managed across the whole business with no local support at plant level. Sourcing managers mostly lead by example and governance and attention to compliance are managed like nowhere, unfortunately demanding targets, crazy workload, lack of recognition and no work/life balance make employees feel exhausted and miserable very soon. Life at Procurement isn't that different. Yearly bonuses are a scam at Sidel and HR is useless. Huge discrepancies of level/treatment in the organization you won't make it up.

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5.0
4 Sept 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Top employer, great expérience in général

Cons

No possibility to renew the contract

2.0
30 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

hybrid work schedule and location.

Cons

The Safety Director has a micromanaging leadership style and communicates aggressively, creating a stressful work environment. Tasks are frequently assigned at the last minute with little organization or clear direction, making it difficult for new HSE specialists to succeed. Within the first three months, the director attempted to heavily delegate responsibilities while the new hire was still learning the company, processes, and expectations, rather than providing structured onboarding and support. There is also pressure to “change” one’s personality or communication style to fit management preferences instead of valuing diverse working styles. The director would strongly benefit from leadership development and implementing better training protocols. Due to poor organization, unclear expectations, and lack of supportive leadership, the position has become a revolving door with high turnover. The company also has a reputation for terminating employees unexpectedly, whether they’ve been there 3 months or 30 years.

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