-No work life balance. You are an expendable commodity and they will get every last ounce of work out of you. Working every other weekend all year long while being paid less than what the workers make for the OT. Those not willing to live at the plant are seen as not putting in as much effort.
-No advancement opportunities for those not in the UFLP program. UFLP candidates have a set course for advancement and are set up for success. Those not in the program need to know somebody higher up to have the opportunity to move beyond their current role.
-Constant "pushing back the goal posts". More responsibility is being given but current job roles are still required to be kept up. More work with the same pay and less time away from the factory.
-Extremely political environment. Those good at "managing up" will be rewarded while those unable or unwilling to play the game will be stuck in current role regardless of achievements.
-No team cohesion. Each small piece of the supply chain puzzle puts up walls and tries to keep out anything that might cause them issues. Passing the buck or failure by committee is common.
-Supply chain is treated as a "necessary evil". Those at HQ have a far better working environment with far better support than those in the factories
-Forcing out the older workforce. Many senior managers being pushed out the door to save on higher salary costs. The knowledge vacuum creates huge gaps and inefficient retraining.
