Onboarding was a bust—didn’t cover anything that actually matters for the job. No clear playbook, so everyone’s left to figure things out on their own. It’s a lot of “wing it and hope for the best,” which isn’t how you run a tight operation.
Safety’s another weak spot. The local safety lead has years under the belt, but the approach is rigid and doesn’t move the needle. Wondering if they were actually interviewed/vetted properly. When real concerns come up, they get brushed off or kicked down the road. Feels like we’re spinning our wheels instead of fixing problems. The one person who really knew their stuff walked out recently, and that’s a big loss. Honestly, the parent company needs to keep a closer eye and make sure their safety team is driving things forward.
Oversight overall is thin. The parent company shows up for meetings and talks big-picture plans, but there’s no follow-through. Without accountability, nothing sticks.
Culture here is solid and people take pride in it, but it’s almost too much of a priority. Sometimes it feels like experience and qualifications take a back seat just to keep that culture intact. That makes folks resistant to change, and it slows progress.