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Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems

I was very excited about my opportunity at Bendix. Bendix is a very solid company that seemed to have an abundance of opportunities for associates that were motivated to succeed. However, my personal experience was quite the opposite. There was little training offiered and the training that was done was not using the most effective and efficent means, considering they are an SAP environment. There was absolutely no documentation of processes that were complex and I was expected to catch on even when upper management and my predecessor could not explain the process. I am a person that always wanted to improve processes and thought I was empowered to run my department and processes the best way I saw fit. This did not sit well with my supervisor, who unfortunately just wanted things done the same way they always were done for the last 20 some years. If you want to be able to try something new and/or educate upper management, it would fall on deaf ears. I felt I had no chance to showcase my talents and it was very unfortunate. My time was cut short solely because my boss was uneasy with my methods of improving processes. Unless it was the idea of upper management, the idea was shot down. So, I would caution anyone about accepting a position at Bendix in the finance department if you are the type who would want to improve processes. There will be little enthusiasm for any successes you have attained and absolutely no recognition for any improvements you have made. This department sees negatives first and not positives. It is no wonder that the morale is very low and turnover is high. There really needs to be change in upper management in the finance department in order to attract best talent and to ultimately have a good succession plan when those in higher positions retire. Again, very disappointing experience and would not recommend any of my colleagues to work at Bendix Finance. Additionally, if you are an active CPA, my experience also has shown that it was not well supported. Even though, the job may prefer CPA or MBA, do not expect this company to help you in the course of continuing education requirements. I have had over 15 years of professional accounting experience and this is the first major disappointment of my carerer. Thanks for taking the time to read my review.

I’m currently working at Bendix and I actually enjoy going to work everyday. We have 3 different factories where I work and each one is different. I only know a lot about my building and one other that is directly next to mine. At my building it’s just a giant warehouse and the other two are factories. The one factory that I have worked at a few times makes dampers for different semi truck companies. We call that building “Dampers”. They work a lot and when I say a lot, I mean 10hr days 7 days a week is super normal. It’s not terrible work, but me personally, I’m not a huge fan of doing the same thing day in and day out. It’s not bad to do it one day a week for more overtime, but I definitely don’t think I’d like to do it everyday. They also have a big turnover rate. I chalk it up to being hot, the hours and the unwillingness for people to actually work. They do make more than my building does. My building is great! I definitely make great money and the work is super easy. It can be a lot at first but it gets easier with time. We get the majority of new people through temp agencies, but you can get full hire super quick if you’re willing to learn and actually work. We’re also doing a sign on bonus for new full hires. The benefits are good. You get vacation days the day you start but you have to wait to use them (90 days). They prorate it. You get insurance day one. You also get 20hrs of overtime cancellation. You can use them starting day one. They also give you 16hrs of flew time. You can use it for exactly what it says. Flex hours. Everyone is really nice and the work environment is truly the best. The supervisors and managers actually care. Hr is definitely great too. When it comes to understanding that life happens. The only complaints I have is that if you start as a temp and get trained in multiple areas and you’re actually doing great they will still move you when you get full hire. You can bid back but that could take awhile. 

I have been working at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems for several years and can confidently say that it is a great place to work. Here are a few key points that stand out about the company:

1. Commitment to Safety and Quality: Bendix places a high emphasis on safety and quality in all its operations. The company’s dedication to maintaining high standards is evident in its rigorous safety protocols and commitment to producing top-quality products.

2. Opportunities for Professional Growth: Bendix offers numerous opportunities for professional development and growth. From training programs to career advancement opportunities, employees are encouraged to continually enhance their skills and advance within the company.

3. Supportive Work Environment: The work environment at Bendix is supportive and collaborative. Management is approachable, and there is a strong sense of teamwork among employees. This positive atmosphere makes it easier to tackle challenges and achieve goals.

4. Innovative and Forward-Thinking: Bendix is at the forefront of innovation in the commercial vehicle industry. The company invests in the latest technologies and continuously strives to improve its processes and products. This commitment to innovation makes working at Bendix exciting and rewarding.

Overall, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is a fantastic company to work for. It offers a safe, supportive, and innovative work environment with plenty of opportunities for professional growth. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a rewarding career in the commercial vehicle industry.

Bendix-Spicer has a collaborative, friendly atmosphere. I admired the diversity of employees working for this corporation and enjoyed meeting people from other countries. They have a strong internship program for international and local students. I was able to learn more about the braking systems for the trucking industry and different computer systems for order entry. Management is caring, friendly and sets goals firmly with daily review of C/S goals and achievements. Accuracy is a top priority as mistakes cost money and time and errors are tracked by individuals and by departments. There is a company café that serves breakfast and lunch with a variety of options at a reasonable cost and a weekly menu for planning your own lunchtime choices.

The early learning of the SAP system was perhaps the most difficult part of my job since there's a wide variety of different exceptions to follow.  The basics were easy, but the exceptions took time to learn.

The various types of orders did make the job more challenging and that was a plus.

Working with Bendix was an interesting experience. It gave me an opportunity to use my HSE knowledge to implement various programs. One of my task involved revising and implementing a hand-on approach to the  new hire safety training. I was able to create what is called a Safety Training Lab - an area designated for training on various topics.This allowed me to utilize, organizational, planning, and communication skills among others. This training area will be eventually placed in all company sites across the US and Mexico.  

Also, I enjoyed traveling on behalf of the company, offering assistance to the various sites and carrying out risk assessments in line with OHSAS 18001 requirements.


Other than the HSE related activities, I was involved in a Global Employee Resource Group which was fantastic. A Toastmasters International club was implement while working with the company. 

The experience with the company has made me more committed to the HSE profession and look forward to the opportunities of working in a company that give me a chance to grow and improve.

I worked for BFEC in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia maintaining and performing emergency repair to the air traffic control radar set at Old Riyadh Airport in 1987/88/89.
The work was regular and management did not expect too much out of us at any given time. We simply kept the Marconi S654H radar set in good working order at all times.
Pay was about 26k/year USD for guys like me right out of the USAF. I banked most of it and di not pay a dime of taxes to the US government.
That contract with the Presidency of Civil Aviation is long gone and I do not know if there are any Bendix Field Engineering Corporation personnel still in-Kingdom. Perhaps there are for sectors of employment outside of radar maintenance.
We had villas we lived in while we spent our time in the capitol of Riyadh. House boys cleaned out clothes, cleaned the villas, etc.
A full kitchen service was provided for 3 square meals per day for us at zero cost.
Hardest part of the job? Being away from western civilization for long stretches of time. The most enjoyable part of the job? Getting off work and going back to the compound for rest and relaxation.

Some of the facilities have much dirty manual labor, they are the better paying positions. Other facilities, although fast-paced, are pretty clean. 

For the most part, Middle-management appears to be clueless as they pass their workload down to the hourly help and there is A LOT of favoritism. Upper management appears to be content to have "Yes men" in the positions below them so things aren't likely to change anytime soon.

Most areas are "safe" to work in so no complaints there and most employees are good to work with but at times it is easy to see stress come out from heavy work loads (BUSY not physically "heavy"). 

Some perks are nice, company activities and bonus checks, but they are making it increasingly difficult to obtain some of these bonuses specifically by implementing a Kaizen program, where if you don't or can't come up with ideas to save the company money, you lose part or all of your bonus checks.

As an employee at Bendix I find it enjoyable to work there. Nobody is breathing down your neck if you go and do what you are suppose to do. The only thing that concerns me is that not everyone is one board and understand the Lean Methodology why its implemented and how it can absolutely help minimize waste within the  plant. When waste is eliminated, production increases, which generally decreases the backlog and the amount of overtime. The biggest bottleneck right now in the plant to my opinion is LSW2, LSW4, and the Hybrid. Many people are afraid to express their ideas because of being ridiculed. If they held training sessions on Agile and lean methodologies more team members would open their mind to insights and having input.

I've worked at several companies when I was a temp, and I never quite felt appreciated where I worked. I stopped being a temp and worked at a union factory, which is great if you enjoy working without the possibility of being fired. But I like a challenge and I like to feel appreciated.

Bendix is not a union and it not only challenges its employees, but pays them appropriately for the challenge. They value the input of everyone, and treat everyone equally. The average person that I've met has stayed with this company for 15 years. Others have been there long enough to retire. But in both cases, they stayed there because they truly enjoy the environment. It is nice to feel welcome and appreciated every day.

The only reason that my review isn't a 5 star review is because no company is perfect. They can still improve on things, but I have no real complaints.

They always say they’re behind. At the rate they say, the customers would have already went someplace else. You will work 14 days straight. You will work up to 70 hours. You will always be there. They will not train you properly. They will not make accommodations for you. They will absolutely fire you for attendance. They only way you are safe is if you are someone’s buddy. The insurance is mediocre at best. If you don’t do all of there little requirements your insurance cost will go up tremendously. Management will completely ignore any complaints any of the employees have. Their answer to any issues is to hire more managers when there’s barely enough operators to make up the so-called deficit of inventory. Go somewhere else. Even Magna is better at this point

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