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Neenah Foundry

A number of challenges that impacted my overall experience with the company. While there are certainly dedicated and hardworking individuals within the organization, there were notable issues that hindered overall effectiveness.

One significant challenge was the lack of direction from leadership. It often felt unclear who was responsible for key decisions, which led to confusion and inefficiencies in day-to-day operations. And a lack of follow through on implementation of strategies or decisions. Additionally, the ownership of decisions was not always transparent, making it difficult to understand the rationale behind certain strategies and initiatives. 

Transparency, in general, was an area that needed improvement. Clear communication about company goals, changes, and expectations was often lacking, which affected morale and productivity. Other employees are not keen on training and developing new employees and I feel like it is a protective mechanism because no one feels secure in their roles. 

Despite these challenges, Neenah Foundry has potential and some positive aspects, such as the dedication of many employees and the quality of the products produced. 

More heart in the workers I've seen at this place than any other. Money and focus seems to be going towards new corporate positions while operations supervisors are expected to double up on departments and duties. Supervisors seem to be responsible for almost everything and dont seem to have much support or resources. Mechanical issues everywhere, getting worse, but concentration remains top heavy, adding more positions to sit at a desk. HR is beyond unorganized if they ever respond to you. Perform poorly or exceptionally, neither are addressed. The company bases its goals and performance around 50 hour work weeks, and then mandates Saturdays on top of it.  No focus on improving things, feels like always pushing to go quicker, cutting corners to save money or pushing things off until its too late. The management and people working directly in the plant are great, supportive, good teachers, they just seem weighed down from corporate stepping on their backs to reach higher.

The company is not interested in adding headcount, and prefers to use consultants when possible.  It is owned by private equity and has recently been held for sale, but it didn't go through.  Whether it was sold or not would mostly likely only effect upper management.  

Many of the employees are long term, local and have no desires to leave the area, and the ones that come here from outside of the area, generally in the salaried positions, like the work life balance, and the quality of life for their family.  Some just have no desires for anything other than a paycheck, and will do the minimum it takes to keep a job. 

I am trying to decide exactly where I want to target a job search in NC or SC area around Charlotte, Greenville, or Asheville to get closer to my family and lifelong friends, so this job is perfect, for now.  But not somewhere I would recommend for anyone who likes to be challenged, and wants to work for a progressive company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The Yard Utility role is the perfect position for the individual who, has little ambitions other than receiving a weekly paycheck. If the individual is NOT at all  interested in advancement or developing their professional skills to navigate the ever changing business market, than this is the perfect role.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
If the individual enjoys getting up for work before the sun is even over the horizon, than this is the perfect role for that individual.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
If the individual seeks grunt work with little intellectual stimulation, and likes to be told how to think and what to think, this is the perfect role for that individual.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
In this role, some days are busier than others depending on the weather and time of year.

YUP you got it, chanced up management--specially Regional Manager, young and thinks he knows everything, ARMY GUY and  thinks it fits into civilian life style--WRONG !!!  Everything has to be HIS WAY or the high way. Before him, job was awesome, corp office backed you and helped, work/life balance was awesome. AND believe it or not HR has your back. great pay. The hardest part of the job was trying to do things the new Regional Manager wanted done(which made no sense) and he has no back ground in this industry, trying to make sense of his email and the way he talks to you. The enjoyable part of the job was when your customer acknowledge your hard work and tell corporate office, the bounces where nice to. I don't have weeks to tell you about a certain individual, whom made me make the choice to leave, it he didn't come aboard, I would still be working there.

I absolutely loved my internship at Neenah Foundry! The team I worked with was very friendly and welcoming right from the start. Throughout my internship I took on many different roles that gave me the experience I was looking to learn for my future career. I was always challenged and given new tasks to help me learn and get a better understanding of my field of study. Overall, I never really felt as though I was an intern, but rather another team member in the department. I was given the chance to present my ideas, be creative, and make a difference in the company. My internship taught me more that I expected to learn in just one summer! I would definitely recommend this company to anyone looking for an internship that gives them hands on experience and great people to work with!

Maybe at one point this job was better but as of right now I cant suggest it unless you really need a well-paying job that is secure. as clean-up I was given a person who had zero interest in training me and figured out everything as I went along. my supervisor didnt even talk to me until a month into my job. I would have stayed if not for the low down-time (one 20-minute break) for how hard the job is (pushing tons of sand a day). if your body is not ready for such strenuous work it is really easy to break down from overwork and I really wonder why it is the union that suggests only a single 20-minute lunch break. not a bad job, terrible everything else.

This company has become nothing more than a complete joke to work for. Management is worse than terrible. Some employees can get away with smoking inside. Hello statewide smoking ban but the supervisors get right in there and smoke as well. You need no experience there to get into management lately. All you need is a good pair of lips and kiss butt. Management is afraid to let employees go because how bad the revolving door actually is. I mean you can come in late all week, walk off the job, take an hour lunch break in your vehicle all with out even getting in trouble. The morale is low of the lowest.The best way to compare this place is the NF is very comparable to the Titanic ship, its slowly sinking!!!!

Don't expect an easy day very often at all. Even on days where the machine is down, they will make sure to provide you with all the dirty, nasty parts to blast and chip and grind you need to get you through the shift.  Management is careless about safety and rules generally get ignored.  Although, it's not all bad.  The people you work with there are generally disappointed, yet they are all a pretty tight knit group.  Don't expect respect from the management,  but it's highly likely you will get plenty from your coworkers. It's all about the numbers at the end of the day to management.  They don't care one bit how you get them.

What is the best part of working at the company?
It use to be the overtime hours bit now that their taking that away , there isn't really a best part anymore at all. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
That you can give  100 percent and it'll never be enough for them.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very hot and very dirty,  use to be a fun place to work now all people do is complain about everything.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It's not good, and if it's a busy day ,they'll forget to even give you a break at all .

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Operator 18 salaries reported	$25.85 per hour
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Material handler 9 salaries reported	$24.66 per hour
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