Allow managers to manage - Operations Manager Henkel Employee Review

2.0
28 Feb 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Global company with opportunities for those willing to move. Stable company that does not reduce workforce very often. Good people to work with. Strong market positions.

Cons

Everything is micromanaged from Germany/Amsterdam. Vice Presidents in regions can't approve travel, replacement hires, scrap transactions, etc. They are not investing capital into plant upkeep. Roofs are leaking, parking lots have huge pot holes, equipment is old and runs to failure. They treat operations like a necessary evil. They nickel and dime the operation like they are going out of business. Raises and bonuses continue to shrink year after year.

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Good benefits. Clear communication from upper management flow-down. Good working environment.

Cons

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3.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The job is not too difficult. You mainly work on your own, Pay and benefits are outstanding.

Cons

12 hour shifts. Only one tech per shift so vacations can be a bit dicey. Support from peers is low and there is a lot of back biting in the lab. Sometimes they seem to be lookng for a scapegoat.

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Henkel Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions over the past year. We’re glad to hear that you value our pay, benefits, and the level of independence in your role. Creating a collaborative, respectful culture where employees feel supported is a top priority, and your comments around peer dynamics and communication will be shared with site leadership. We also appreciate your feedback on training; insights like yours help us identify where we can improve. Thank you again for your honest feedback. It's essential in helping us create a better experience for our teams. Best, Your Henkel HR Team
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