Look elsewhere - Technology Manager Lubrizol Employee Review

2.0
Oct 29, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Despite the changes over the years, the solid core of Lubrizol veterans are good people. Always helpful. Wicked smart. Work/life balance is good - at least in the area that I work. I generally have the tools and resources to do my job.

Cons

We are in the midst of a demoralizing transition. We've shifted from an executive leadership regime that was home-grown, deeply vested, and very personable; the downside was...a clunky organization and stagnation due to lack of clear and timely decisions. Berkshire Hathaway grew impatient with that regime, and has replaced them with executives who are an entirely different crop. They certainly can make decisions, and have streamlined the organization...but seemed to do in a complete vacuum. They do not appear to listen (nor do they ask). Communication is sparse, vague, and comes up short on authenticity. When they do communicate - it makes me cringe. We are bleeding top talent. We've lost enough talent, that it appears to have a pronounced impact on company health. I enjoy what I do, but there is no trust or belief. So many of us are looking to move on.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is a fantastic, future oriented company with world class products and technology. Amazing leaders (CEO, CFO, segment president) that is the most intelligent and sharpest I’ve worked for. If you are an ambitious professional who wants to make a huge difference, you will quickly stand out, very likely rise in the org rapidly, and have the ability to see the true result of your work. There is leadership support and willingness if you want to drive for results - not a lot of red tape and agile. New campus coming in 2028. If better talent comes into the organization, this will be an opportunity to be a part of a huge turnaround.

Cons

The company had gone through some difficult times prior to the new executive team stepping in and what seemed to be below par standards. The set of employees used to the previous standards are not used to the bar being set at that of a comparable public company and perceive this to be an issue with the leaders. See my note in the Pros section - if you are ambitious and have drive to make a difference, you will not have these same concerns.

2.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Lots of job opportunities because so many have left! - Pay and benefits are generally competitive with the market - Lots of location options within manufacturing

Cons

- Upper Management / LELT is completely out of touch with the plants - The HR organization is a dumpster fire; so much has been outsourced that HR struggles to perform basic tasks for employees - There are so many silo'd corporate organizations now and none of them work together or effectively coordinate with the plants

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