Not what it used to be - Manager Lubrizol Employee Review

1.0
Aug 9, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lubrizol cares about its people, almost to a fault Pandemic measures have kept everyone safe The pension was generous while it lasted Proactively trying to expand into new markets to diversify given electrification will change additive markets Advanced materials business is growing

Cons

Additives business has consistently underperformed for many years, negatively impacting variable pay HR policies are corporate focused and counterproductive to manufacturing Manufacturing roles (non operator) are generally undervalued relative to other roles. HR uses every opportunity to underpay while we have an abundance of HR directors. Safety reputation is blemished and leadership is hastily recalibrating the workforce at the expense of work life balance and practicality.

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Cons

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3.0
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Pros

Even with current political tensions, LZ is still allowing cultural programs which support diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. Working in a lab setting and having supportive management that understand work life balance is beneficial as long as the work is getting done. Supportive of using company time to volunteer in community investment. Most employees are supportive and willing to help each out.

Cons

No opportunity for advancement. Low yearly pay increases, with too much focus on pushing individuals to do more as “personal development”. Health benefit package is limited and costly, vacation promised isn’t always given, too many middle and upper management, with continued turnover before you even know who they are and what they do. Most scientist and engineers have no other working experience besides education and lack experience, which prevents opportunities for innovation. Co-ops have better opportunities than long term full time employees.

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