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SPX Technologies

I'll preface this by saying that my review is limited to that of SPX Aids to Navigation, which is a small business unit within the broader SPX Technologies. I don't have any experience with other business units, and only limited contact with SPX Corporate (and like any corporate functions, they are disinterested in any real solutions).

I spent eight months in this role and left because of the toxic work environment. During those eight months, I experienced overwork due to poor management and the unwillingness of SPX to fill a position on my team. Groups within the business unit were not aligned, and my direct manager did not give me proper support. The hours were brutal, sometimes working from 7am through 9pm. 

The team in the Americas is very dysfunctional and misaligned. From a sales perspective, it was difficult to meet customer expectations for lead times, quality, and support. Every week we would have a different quality issue, and I never saw any continuous improvement or meaningful corrective actions taken by the operations team or the quality manager.

My direct manager was very difficult to stay in touch with, and when I asked them for help, they either didn't help, were unable to effect change, or made the situation worse. 

I was disappointed to leave, I was very excited about the opportunity, and I feel like I was doing a great job, but I couldn't stand working in that environment any longer. I cannot recommend this position to anyone.

SPX is not a work/life balance job where you can see your family and have the money to support them. Working Monday-Saturday 10hr days is the norm with a 90% chance you're working Sunday regardless of what season it is. Expect to never have a life outside work because you'll be there 60hrs per week. Its a very physical job that will ware you out faster than construction and expect to hurt a ligament or bone while employed. Management makes your job unbearable with the highly unrealistic goals they demand you to meet everyday while also making the work environment very hostile and negative. They refuse to upgrade their machines that are 25+ years old that breaks down daily, forcing you to work overtime EVERY SINGLE WEEK. Even though they bought those machines at a discount when the previous company sold it to them. This company makes Billions every year but when you walk through their Olathe plant it becomes obvious that they don't spend money on repairs like upgrade old machines or fill in pot holes. Every time it rains the entire warehouse becomes flooded. This company thinks people are dispensable and will fire you in a heart beat forcing the employees who work their to work even harder and do the job of 3 men while their company is tremendously notorious for not being able to hire anyone or keep that new employee their longer than one week. The entire 3 years I worked their we were ALWAYS short staffed and had to work very hard everyday or they will threaten you your job.

A typical day at work involves answering 100 emails while also trying to keep up with constant phone calls. Workload is excessive and expectations are unreasonable. Management worked out of a different office and did not provide much support.
When I was able to actually do my job, as it was initially explained to me, it was enjoyable. But with all the other various task that continually were added to your plate, it was impossible to focus on what I was actually hired to do.  If you ever went on vacation, it was almost as if you were being punished because you fellso far behind. It was nearly impossible to keep up because the back up that was supposedly in place to help out while you were off usually didn’t provide much back up.
The hardest part of the job was the constant barrage of emails and phone calls that had to be addressed while also having to juggle numerous other job requirements such as order entry, customer service, etc.
Expectations were unrealistic and unattainable.  Since my department was split between two different offices, two hours away, things were very clicky and support from management was nearly nonexistent as they were never around.

Working across 17 countries, 39 accounts, 8 operational Head offices in six countries and four-time Zones.

SPX automotive diagnostic equipment and other solutions cover the most technologically advanced vehicles and systems used in agriculture, aerospace/aviation, marine, mass transit and more, and serve original equipment manufacturers, aftermarket suppliers and vehicle manufacturers around the world.

Spent several months working in the European operation (25%) and had time in the USA. I gained valuable knowledge in electronics as well as extensive knowledge of vehicle diagnostics systems. 

Intense International travel and business during this period, I also spent time studying electronics and marketing.

Set up the regional office in U.A.E for SPX back in 1997 from zero bases, I covered 17 Countries from DUBAI, personal sales in excess of $3 million USD a year in my final year in the region. I also developed a service network and regional training for SPX in five countries. For the last 1.5 years, I worked as an Independent agent for SPX. I also engaged in other relative product introduction to the market for other UK, USA, and European companies.

Answer phone calls, e-mail, and mail, maintain calendar; coordinate meetings and travel arrangements, code executive’s expense reports/invoices through Concur.  Assist VP of Human Resource, VP of Global Marketing & Business Developement, VP Global CFO, VP of Global Operations and their reports as needed.  Copy and distribute financial reports.  Assign project numbers and log them when needed. Cover other assistants’ duties as needed.  Develop Power Point presentations and Excel reports. Handle highly confidential information with sensitivity. 

What I've learned globally is to communicate effectively with other administrative and staff located in other countries and respect the different time zones.

The hardest part of the job isn't known due to my past experience as an Executive Assistance and continued training and developing skills it prepares me and help put out daily fires.

The most enjoyable part of the this job is interacting with staff, clients and vendors.  The environment is friendly and leaders appreciate the work preformed.

The job offers good hours and OK pay. I worked at the SPX after market in Ocala Florida working in the warehouse is very uncomfortable after you see that the people that's been there the longest doesn't do anything and if you're new you got to do everybody else's work while management just sits back and watches. The manager is prejudice and warehouse Lead people are straight up racist, very uncomfortable to work there, you're not allowed to talk. In the breakroom everybody complains about the smell of food so you can't even sit and have a good lunch because you have everybody complaining from the managment  to them last people in the warehouse. God forbid you want to make coffee because the manager thinks she's the cleanest person and checks everything you use. I do not recommend this place unless you really need the job and then you're going to move on. The turn around it's just incredible at this Warehouse.

Current employee of 10 years. Based on my time of service, SPX has vastly improved the culture within the organization. Within 3 years of the acquisition, SPX has already invested deeply into safety advancements, equipment upgrades and improvements, has developed a sound structure in helping maintain a stable work/life balance. Company provides on the job training and strives to promote from within. Most days are never the same, depending on your job duties. Days can be met with challenges; however, SPX provides a sound support network on-site as well as off-site support. The management team are tightknit and work together as each manager's success relies on the success of the other managers departments. When everyone has the same goal, it makes working together seamless. My position allows me the opportunity to engage with different employees daily which keeps things fresh and new which I find quite enjoyable.

Spx/Cues unfortunately has the same issue many other companies have, having the wrong individuals in leadership roles. Management here gives the company a sour reputation with a mentality that is contrary to common sense and instead rides on political relationships with the “my way” attitude. HR doesn’t maintain confidentiality and are of no help. The company offers good benefits and resources. Also, flexibility is plus here. Be it that, the environment with fellow co workers is neutral. Raises were atrocious this year with an average 2.5% giving a now almost flat line moral, high turnover, negativity is rampant, quarterly bonuses are constantly changed making it to the point of being unrealistic to achieve. Overall it’s an OK place to work. Because of the lack of help, you will be exploited doing many different roles that you weren’t hired/payed to do. If upper and lower management would be replaced with individuals having leadership skills, this place would be an excellent place to work.

Toxic culture spearheaded by leadership.  ALL decisions are made based on the bottom line and how it will affect bonuses for management. Little to no growth opportunities unless you're in the "click". Culturally the company is afraid of change. HR and hiring managers hire those that look like them. Employees are leaving the organization and what's more disturbing is that management doesn't really care. Corporate office is currently working from home because of the pandemic (indefinitely would be ideal). First of the year most are returning to the office on a permanent hybrid schedule while others will continue to work from home. Supposedly a process was followed to make these decisions  but most think it was just a process to go through the motions when the company intentions all along is for employees to return to the office.

Overall a good place to work if you like to work. There are many, many, many experienced people at different levels in the company - 30 to 40 years of experience. They are extremely passionate about the products, but are somewhat disillusioned by the corporate nature of the organization. They started working when it was a single owner and entrepreneurial culture. 

The leadership has been changing constantly at the business unit level leading to many different programs. The current leadership is well liked in the US and extremely aggressive. If you are a go-getter, you have oportunity to showcase your talents. 

Like every other company, there is no onboarding time, no training time, just jump and swim. I enjoy working for this company, especially my management team all the way to segment VP.

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