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The people at the West Chicago location weren't the worst and there were bright spots but they insist on running the business with a vast majority of long term indefinite temp labor with minimal company hires. 

Promises of getting hired on were mostly a joke and they paid VERY poorly ($10-12 for fairly hard unloading and packing labor with minimal raises). 

Interesting place to learn a lot due to being an inbound packaging center combined with a crossdock and they have a massive number of SKU's of everything from bolts to engines, transmissions, etc. 

This facilities function used to be performed by a 3PL company about a decade ago and Agco decided they could do it inhouse. It was a disaster the first 1-2 years on multiple levels but eventually settled down. They ended up saving 5-7 million per year primarily by making 80% of employees long term "temps", even in fairly complex roles. 

The cost? Turnover is MASSIVE HERE (well above 100% for several years I was there) and quality is a joke. I mean the stuff goes out looking pretty mostly but half the employees are within their first 3 months at any given time and don't know the difference between an alternator and a turbocharger or what they do, etc.

Agco's reputation took a big hit with dealers after opening this building and the QA team of 4 experienced company QA associates basically spent their day just playing whack a mole with the worst problems combined with some routine inspections. 

This results in ridiculous things happening like packing the turbo full of material so the rotor wouldn't spin in transit or an employee getting an order for 10 feet of tubing and cutting it into 10 1 ft. sections to fit into the box that was spec'ed wrong because they fired the packaging manager and decided the loosely train 3-4 people to choose from over 220 different boxes, wraps, rust preservation, bags, foam pack, crates etc. 

Anyways, it's not the worst place if you get hired on directly by the company for a supervisory, forklift, support, or other technical role (based mainly at their other facility in Batavia). Plenty of typical fortune 500 doublespeak from upper management in operations to deal with but average wages and benefits. 

But avoid getting sucked into the temp based warehouse grinder.

I care about quality and farmers getting the right part, in perfect condition, on time. Despite being in a decent position with a lot of autonomy, I just couldn't spend more time there with the embarrassing lack of quality and the constant false promises of raises and getting hired on for the temps. 

Way behind where the company needs to be against competition and technology; operating systems, purchasing processes, and procedures. Leadership creates an unnecessary chaotic environment, expect unrealistic deadlines and tasks to be met without failure. Lack of data to collect facts in order to be able to make fact based decisions, despite accomplishing the impossible, when ready to execute you are reminded you have no authority, every decision gets questioned and micro managed, then changed in scope so managers can take credit for the ideas, everyone is in it for themselves and no recognition even for difficult accomplishments that benefits the organization. Managers will not lead, show the path to success, nor help professional development, no new learning opportunities nor advancement opportunities unless you are a friend or in the club. The culture in the purchasing department is toxic, morale is low to the point where people are leaving as soon as they complete their 2 year relocation contract, very high turnover. Individuals are not respected for their expertise and are discouraged to share ideas and keep their opinions to themselves, everyone follows the "Don't upset the status quo", it is not broke, let's not upset our comfort level for any improvement mentality, impossible to challenge the stakeholders for breakthrough ideas that will generate value to the organization. Managers approach the employees with a "The beating continues until moral increases" mind set and will micro manage. I do not recommend working for AGCO's purchasing department and don't approve of the current leadership style, which is more like military and not synergistic/team work.

A lot of interesting job tasks that challenge you at times. Placement of purchase orders after analyzing the inventory of global locations. Resolved many shipment problems due to supplier errors. Resolved also many receipt errors at our facilities in order to improve the payment of invoices in Accounts Payable. Expedited sales orders when necessary and worked closely with Customer Service in order to provide great service to our customers.

Management was unpredictable, possibly due to lack of training. However, I strove to meet the needs of our management and customers. Also worked to satisfy a good relationship with our suppliers that helped to get the necessary steps accomplished in product movement ultimately to our locations. Frequently there were sub-contractors that needed attention in order to meet the needs of our suppliers to complete the purchase orders.

I liked the contact with various levels of management, employees, suppliers, and customers in order to make for a smooth running of paperwork flow.

The hardest part of the job was the challenge to complete the necessary work that needed to be done in a 40-hour work week.

Performed DevOps for Linux, Unix and Windows platform environments. 

Implemented code traceability among my team based on relationship to the build, updating any change in our Application Life Cycle tool associated to the commits for that build. 

Design and developed python and batch scripts in order to implement or enhance the automation process for the build process and data extraction. 

Performed analysis and presented results using complex SQL. 

Introduced methodologies and best practices that enhanced product definition, release processes and customization of applications to user needs. 

Contributed software engineering expertise in all phases of the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) from analysis to design development, testing, implementation and maintenance. Provide documentation on all new code features and enhancements. 

Leverage TDD methodology for all java code with Junit. 

Experience in client-server application development using java JAX-RS, oracle 11g/12c. 

Good knowledge on logical and physical data modeling and normalizing techniques. 

Gained experience in data flow diagrams, and Database normalization theory techniques, enity relation modeling and design techniques. 

Exposure to AWS using python(boto3) and java…(S3,CLI EC2,)

I had over a decade working in manufacturing at a shop that produced high quality machines, and then I spent just over a year in the back shops at Agco, and the culture throughout is all quantity and no quality. Majority of the people running the show have basically 0% mechanical aptitude and that is also something hard to comprehend when you're use to working for a supervisor or manager that can do your job and teach you, instead of only having expectations and no ability to do otherwise. I had heard the reputation but had to find out for myself, and it's just as bad if not worse than I expected. There's a few quality people with quality mechanical knowledge that barely keep things going, but I see them pushed to the brink of their sanity on a regular basis. For the area, it pays a little bit better, but it's not worth it when they don't pay the quality help any better than the slackers. It's a dismissal work experience if you have quality shop work experience, but if you're new to manufacturing and don't know how to build anything, then you might like it, don't know if the farmer will.

A typical day at work involves reviewing mechanical designs, conducting load calculations, and coordinating with various teams to ensure project goals are met. I frequently engage in problem-solving to address any issues that arise during the design or implementation phases. I’ve learned the importance of clear communication and staying adaptable, which are crucial for successfully managing complex projects. 

Management is supportive and encourages professional growth, offering guidance while valuing my input. The workplace culture is collaborative, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and innovation, making it a motivating environment to work in. The hardest part of the job is balancing multiple deadlines while maintaining the high standards expected of our projects. However, the most enjoyable part is seeing the tangible results of my efforts, knowing that the systems I helped design are contributing to efficient and sustainable operations.

They were a great team of people to work with. A typical day at work is answering the phones and assisting customers both on the phone and in person. Taking orders of granite and cultured marble and scheduling service calls. Daily posting of deposit in our accounting system. Requesting Certificate of Insurance for builders, placig liens on properties.

I learned about the manufacturing of cultured marble and the fabricationof granite. Management was great. Everyone was treat equally. My co-workers and I worked together as a team to accomplish our goals.

That hardest part of my job was trainig my manager to do my job. It was hard because I've known them for 5 years and felt like a part of the family and I was leaving them.

The most enjoyable part of my job was I felt like I was working with my family and that made it enjoyable.

At this point I would only recommend this company to someone who has a criminal background with limited opportunities elsewhere, a close friend or relative of someone already employed, or someone looking to gain knowledge in the agricultural field and take it elsewhere. This isn't a completely bad place to work for, but I wouldn't personally recommend it long term. With that being said, I've networked with some pretty awesome individuals who are trying to do what they can in their respective roles to improve the work culture; however, they're small in numbers. The turn around rate is higher than what I've experienced elsewhere within their management teams... that alone should raise a flag. Be careful and inquire, inquire, inquire, before you invest with this this company time that you can never get back.

Working at AGCO offers an exceptional balance between professional achievements and personal well-being. The company’s commitment to work-life harmony ensures flexible schedules and remote options, allowing team members to manage responsibilities effectively. Competitive compensation packages, including benefits and performance-based incentives, reflect AGCO’s recognition of talent and hard work. Moreover, the organization provides clear career pathways, mentorship programs, and cross-functional rotations that foster rapid skill development. Exposure to cutting-edge agricultural technologies and global markets broadens industry knowledge and enhances professional credibility. With a collaborative culture and supportive leadership, AGCO stands out as a great place to grow and succeed.

One of the best opportunities of working at AGCO is the ability to have an meaningful impact on the products they produce. A new product engineer has the ability to design hundreds of components/assemblies. 
Design teams are generally small and individuals have larger responsibilities.
Due to the significant individual responsibility and work load, there is a great opportunity to learn various engineering disciplines and gain experience.
AGCO does not provide many opportunities for specialized training.
AGCO does some promoting from within, but not as much as they should.
Local management generally does a great job of leading and supporting their teams. 
Upper management struggles to communicate direction and make decisions.

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