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Seal & Design Inc

I think the main problem is that the company doesn't appreciate its people.  Management views workers as being cattle, basically.  And instantly replaceable cattle at that.  Stress levels are high in the office and the production floor alike because of the owner's need above all else to turn record profits every year.  This creates tension between departments as coworkers turn on each other and blame others for mistakes and errors and other difficulties on the job.

At first, management seemed nice.  But you eventually come to find out it's all just a show.  They seem to be there just for the big bonuses (which the regular employees never seem to get, though they brag about the bonuses at your time of hire), and they feign friendliness and plaster on fake smiles.  Employees are discriminated against based upon ethnicity and are denied opportunities to move within the company as a result.  HR chooses sides and is extremely petty, and employees are afraid to go to HR with valid concerns because they don't believe they will be taken seriously.  Certain coworkers are allowed to yell and berate others without consequences.  The company fires some people without providing any reason, yet there are other employees who are allowed to regularly yell and swear and do their jobs poorly, and they are somehow allowed to keep their jobs.  It creates a fearful environment and can trigger ptsd in certain individuals who have had similar experiences in the past.  Employee turnover is high and worker satisfaction is very low.  I've never worked at a place before where the employees seemed so truly miserable.

There are many internal management problems, and everybody talks a good game at first, but you soon learn that nobody is actually trying to find solutions. When I began working there, I thought wow, this is a company that really tries to consistently improve. But after a year or two, I slowly realized they're all just talk and no action.  Management just has meeting after meeting in which nothing gets accomplished, and so your manager probably won't be around when you need to ask them a question.  And they keep piling up more and more duties and responsibilities on office workers, as if a human being can become infinitely more and more efficient during an 8 hour workday.  Management will subtly hint (but never directly say) that office staff stay and finish their work and not log the extra time, because overtime is discouraged.  If you go home on time without being able to finish something, you will be reprimanded.  But if you stay and finish what you're working on, and log the extra time, you will also be reprimanded.  It is impossible to do the right thing.

If the company actually began taking itself and its people more seriously, then it could have potential.

I currently work here as a production worker. I have a good amount of experience in various warehouse/factory job environments, I’ve never worked at a company that operates like this. There is no true inventory process in the warehouse which makes it very unorganized and difficult to find the correct materials at times. Seems like management doesn’t really know what they’re doing and people are in positions of power that shouldn’t be. The pay isn’t great for the average worker, people that have worked here 10-15 years only make a couple more dollars per hour than a brand new hire walking in the door. Very discouraging to say the least, had I known this I would not have applied here. 

Raises and bonuses are solely based on production numbers and efficiency. The problem is that a lot of times employees are feeling overworked, underpaid, low morale which results in not the greatest environment. 

I’ve been here for less than a year and I see a good amount of glaring issues with how this company operates. There is also a very high turnover rate here. People majority of the time don’t stay here, can’t say I blame them. 

Not the worst job I’ve had, but I’m looking forward to the new year and leaving this place to go make some real career type money elsewhere! Hope this helps anyone that took the time to read this

Seal & Design is a great place to work—especially because of the people. It's a family-owned company that truly cares about its employees. You're treated like a person, not just a number. The company hosts regular events like summer picnics, holiday parties, and team-building activities that help create a welcoming and enjoyable workplace culture.

That said, they do hold employees accountable. There are clear expectations for job performance, and they place a strong emphasis on time and attendance. If you're frequently late or calling in, this likely isn't the place for you.

The health insurance is excellent once you're eligible, but the 60-day waiting period for new hires can be tough—especially if you or a family member has ongoing health needs. PTO is okay—not the best, but certainly not the worst either.  The longer you are with the company, the better it gets, so if you can make it to 5 years, you'll be fine. However, the 401(k) and profit-sharing benefits are outstanding and definitely a highlight. They also offer Christmas bonus, which is a nice perk. They do yearly raises based on performance and even did a market adjustment a few years ago for me. 

Overall, if you're reliable and looking for a company that values hard work, is stable and never has layoffs like other manufacturers in the area, Seal & Design is a great place to grow your career.

Has potential to be great employer but never will. Family management style conflicts between founder and current family management. Great product quality. Excellent customer service. 2nd generation family management style is to pit departments against each other. Fight for your numbers, quotas and profit margins. No doubt management priority is customer service. Customers treated as royalty, vendors, business partners and certain employees treated disrespectfully. Management encourages poor treatment of vendors with a "show them who's boss" attitude. All about the numbers. Daily goals unreachable. Daily task management impossible. If you are not in the "in" group it's hopeless. Certain employees can do no wrong while others are treated more fairly and it's blatant. Management  will lay blame and point fingers publicly at employees while not accepting responsibility for they're own mistakes and short comings. VP of sales needs severe anger management training. Constant violations of employee workplace rights. But if you're in the "in" crowd you can drink at your desk at the end of a good week! 

I came aboard with the company not knowing if I would like it or stay long. Not knowing what the future would hold, but from the first day I started and right now, this company grows, everyone works hard, everyone is on board to achieve the same goal of "making it happen" getting product out the door, while making sure customer needs are achieved. Our management team works hard and beyond to make sure every employee here has the tools and machines to do their job effectively. The management team puts a good amount of money back into the company for things like new machines, better machines, better process of getting the work done. Training classes are held for various methods to ensure the safety of every employee here. We also get rewarded for achieving such goals, like breaking record months for shipping dollars out the door. such rewards are catered lunches, Christmas bonuses along with end of year bonuses. Seal and design is for sure a company that someone could and will retire from and work their very last day here. 

As the current process engineer of this company I can assuredly state that management wants to take the next step from small to big business.  They are actively purchasing new equipment, hiring new employees, developing new management styles, and improving their business overall.  The work for all employees is fast paced and at times stressful, but there is a vast amount of potential for this company and all of it's employees, and management is actively trying to achieve it.  I have no doubt that in the next few years this company will be one of the most sought after company's to work for in Western New York.

I felt supported in my role from the day I started here. I was able to learn so much while working there and was also encouraged to give suggestions about process improvements. I felt tremendous support both professionally and personally from colleagues, management, executiveS and owners. There are many opportunities for growth throughout the company and a large number of employees who have careers in which their longevity extends 10+ years with the company. A work life balances encouraged as well as Community involvement. This was by far my favorite place some employment.

The company has more than doubled in size in my 6 years here!  This success can cause some stress at times, but the satisfaction of being part of an awesome team out weighs any short term stress.  Anything worth while is worth the hard work to get it!  

There is no doubt at any level what the goals are, and how we will get there and current status is communicated often.  You see the commitment from ownership in the reinvestment in the company and the benefits/bonuses offered to its valued employees

I will happily retire from Seal & Design!

Good place for temporary employment , not a place to build career, very poor wages, two faced Management pick their favorites, do not listen to employees at all. Stress level is through the roof with the demand of unreal effeniencies and job times that will never be met then they yell at you, your times are tracked from the time you clock in til you clocked out. Company does not give bonues anymore even though tell new employees they do at interview time. Machines are out dated and broken they do not put money into their machines rig machines to get through job long as job is done all that matters to the company.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Ok company. Do more for the ones that don't do anything. Higher fire one position then stick you doing something you didn't apply for. Talk alot about integrity but have none them self's. Fire the workers that show up everyday and do their jobs and promote the slackers.Never give the exact reason for letting you go .

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Management has no clue what they are doing.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work work work don't ask questions because no one has answers 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Very stressful no one has a clue

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