Highly political and egos can get in way of driving business - Brand Manager Unilever Employee Review

3.0
13 Jan 2022
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Pros

Excellent benefit & pension plan Lots of training and development opportunities Work life balance for some people Work from home flexibility Opportunity to advance for some International and global opportunities available

Cons

Too many organizational layers to get alignment, everyone feels they need to be involved, lack agility to make fast decision Lack of autonomy to make decisions which impacts speed to market. Senior leadership is concerned with only driving profit, constantly cutting marketing budgets and then releasing funding when it is too late to make an impact Highly political There are favourites and these people are shown Preferential treatment. Lack of leadership, very junior people promoted, everyone is looking to drive their personal performance for end of year review that decision aren’t always made with the best interest of the consumer or organization. People also get promoted because they can manage up well but their work and contribution is limited. name of the game; Who you not what you know

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5.0
9 Apr 2026
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Pros

Working at Unilever in Raeford offers strong overall benefits, including good pay for the area, solid health insurance, retirement options, and additional perks like tuition assistance and employee discounts. The company provides a stable work environment as a large global organization, with opportunities for career growth and skill development in a modern, well-maintained facility. Employees often highlight the team-oriented culture, supportive coworkers, and clean, safety-focused workplace. Overall, it’s considered a reliable employer with good work-life balance and long-term career potential.

Cons

Working there can involve long hours and rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, which can make work-life balance harder depending on your role. The job can also be physically demanding, especially in production or warehouse positions, requiring standing for long periods and repetitive tasks. Because it’s a large corporation, there can be strict policies, less flexibility, and slower decision-making. Additionally, while growth opportunities exist, advancement can sometimes feel competitive or slow without the right connections or timing.

3.0
1 July 2026
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Pros

It is a large company with a record of 3 years without a recordable injury. Occasionally feeds the employees

Cons

The biggest issue with this plant and it invades every aspect of the company is a complete lack of ability to properly communicate information. The applies internal to departments, across departments and up and down. They have the technology to do it, just not the organization. Company could probably use much more Engineering organization.

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