Pros
+ smart application of manufacturing tools/techniques which are effective and efficient + Toyota LEAN concepts applied to drive continuous improvements + fast pace, high energy, talented managers / specialists + goal clarity and focus: safety, quality, productivity. + routine metric measures + innovative, growing existing business and expanding to new horizons
Cons
- priorities piled on. Managers invariably work too long and/or miss deadlines. - focus on fast to execute discourages pushback / challenging questions - no time for team or individual development. - "peak" season shouldn't mean working 70 hrs/wk. And if you work 55 hours, you're "not committed". - base salary too low. - Pathway program demotivating for those not in the program who perform well.