laborer

maintenance technician

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Menasha Corporation


After several years working at this company's plant, I find it increasingly challenging to continue. Several issues within the organization have deeply impacted the work environment:

A severe lack of communication exists between the sales department and the plant floor management, resulting in inefficiencies.
Inefficient job scheduling causes unnecessary time and effort spent setting up machines for each new task.
There's a concerning absence of accountability among the management team.
The demanding six-day workweek, coupled with swing shifts, offers no work-life balance.
Outdated machinery and components and unmotivated maintenance dept. are a constant source of frustration among the floor employees.
Mandatory Saturday shifts are often scheduled without adequate work, other times we are very busy because some machines didn't run during the week causing frustration and inconsistency.
The leadership's performance has been subpar, they are often out of the office, they don't take issues seriously, they don't take suggestions and feedback well.
Addressing these issues and valuing the employees can begin with improved collaboration, increased efficiency, and a focus on holding individuals accountable for their responsibilities. 

The Madison Heights location is in an area where 80% of the population is African American... In 21st century, this location is noticeably WHITE MEN ONLY! As an employee, I witnessed a Manager speak down to employees that had just started and ridicule them for not knowing everything upon starting the job. Every position you start there should be a learning curve directed towards the companies way of doing that position. I witnessed this same Manager fight every idea that was not one of his own from Sales to Design, changing everything in between. This Manager treated everyone with disrespect and by violently yelling he created a very hostile work environment. Sadly, even delivery drivers noticed this. Managers from the main office were never seen, and when they were, it was out for beers with their buddies that they were there to observe and keep in line. Employees were discriminated against and belittled on the hour. You could be told "quality of quantity" then be punished for not working thoroughly fast enough. "Designers" were really "CAD modelers" working like robots; "Sales Engineers" were bringing in the work travelling mostly and seen as "Punching Bags"; and "Sales Representatives" were chained to a desk entering requests into a system that is bogged down by processes. For a family owned corporation with such a great reputation in the packaging business, this location needs help!

The work is physically demanding you’re on your feet all day, often lifting and carrying heavy items. Breaks are quite short, which makes it difficult to properly rest or eat, especially after hours of labor-intensive tasks.

There’s a strong focus on productivity, sometimes at the expense of employee well-being. I witnessed an older employee become emotionally overwhelmed by the workload. While she was moved to a less demanding station, the expectation is that everyone should be able to handle all tasks, which isn’t always realistic.

Favoritism is also an issue. If you’re not part of the “favorites,” you may find yourself consistently assigned the most difficult tasks and treated more harshly than others. It can feel unfair and demoralizing at times.

Support for personal emergencies or health-related absences is very limited. I’ve seen employees let go for circumstances beyond their control, which was disappointing.

Overall, this job may suit someone with strong physical endurance and minimal outside obligations, but the work environment could be improved with more fairness, empathy, and support for all team members.

My position was to implemented new client relationships and new account development in business expansion role for OH, IN, KY and MI territory. Provided broad-based graphic packaging and merchandising solutions to consumer-packaged goods, including retail and manufacturing organizations. I prospected and cultivated new business contacts and opportunities with top national and regional companies with a focus on personal care, home goods, confection and food, beer and wine.

I learned a great deal about packaging, ideas, and concepts and identifying and resolving customer problems. Menasha's management style is hands off. Not too much involvement on a day to day activity. However, most employees were engaging and helpful. 

The most enjoyable part of my position was assisting new clients and prospects solve their packaging challenges and issues.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Leadership (VP, Director and Manager) is learning and growing.  Great organization.  Culture is open to new ideas.  One of the first message shared with me by one of the division presidents "if we are going to fail on a project, make sure it is big and fast".   

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
You will feel the pressure to deliver results and perform at a high level.  The organization is very nimble (customer requirements), so sense of urgency is very critical to the organization's success.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Open and collaborative.  Personal growth is strongly encouraged.  They would rather promote from within (tribal knowledge).

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Nothing out of the ordinary.  Director trusted the team to deliver results.  Internal stakeholders were under constant pressure which resulted in many stressful conversations.

Good: Nice co-workers, make an emphasis to promote from within, larger company with a family feel, leadership is accessible and open for communication, they make an effort to restructure when needed and adapt, benefits are above average.

Bad: Had their best financial years 2014-2016, they now set this as the yearly expectation and act like the business is a failure if that bar isn't reached, despite the company's bottom line being well overall. Have taken to measures such as cancelling holiday party and employee recognition events, which decreases morale and builds animosity among employees. Depending on your department hours can be long. When I left several other good employees were leaving as well due to their false sinking ship mentality. Only employees who are overly loyal and have been there for 20+ years and employees who are too lazy to find a better opportunity remain. Pay is less than market for some positions.

Rather then helping long term employees advance, they would rather bring in New people. Very high turn over rate at the Brooks av facility. They will pay for school, but forget getting promoted into a management or office role. If you are production employee and you go to school, find a new position outside of Menasha because they will not promote you off the floor. They make you pay some of the tuition back but you will get to use your degree else-where. 

LOYALTY BUILDS LOYALTY

I worked at PPS Neenah for just shy of 10 years. I started as a folder-gluer helper then worked my way up to Comco helper then finally to my dream job as a Digital press operator. I loved all the the people I worked with  and I absolutely loved my job in the digital department. The struggle was a few people within, as well as the management, of that specific department. So when I was given "my only option" when the digital department downsized, which wouldn't work with my home life at all, I transferred to an open position in the folder-gluer department where I spent the remainder of my career and pregnancy with that company. I do miss most of my fellow production employees terribly. And I over-all had a great experience 9 out of 10 years working there.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The job is easy not a lot of hours overtime is not mandatory 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The people everyone is from the agency you never get hire there so the ladies that been working longer they boss you around and no one says anything they even boss the leads around and they are some ladies who watch everything that you do and they go tell on you if you do any little mistake 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It’s just ok from 1 out of 10 a 4 I’m my opinion

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It’s easy to work there just going in they assign work to you depending on what you are doing some times you are packing or opening boxes taping boxes palletizing

What is the best part of working at the company?
Pay very well. No hard work. Friendly co workers.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Spur of the moment overtime. Someone calls in and you have to work over or get pointed. A year to earn points back. Turnover is ridiculous. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Management policies and procedures. Old machines that don't get proper maintenance. Coworkers are great.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Straight eight hours. Watching machine run for at least a half hour. Put more raw product on and watching the machine again.

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