AK Steel Holding Corporation Reviews

Pros

Steelmaking is a very interesting process. If you are interested in working on projects, there are many challenging and interesting opportunities to enhance the process. There are a number of unique positions, so if you like change you can fill a number of different roles while staying with the same company.

Cons

If you do no want to be micro managed, do not work for AK Steel. It is insane that a department manager responsible for 250+ employees has a purchase approval level of $2.00. If you do not want to do nothing more than record observations of people, then do not be a Shift Mgr. at AK Steel.

Advice to Senior Management

Either trust and let your middle management manage, otherwise you might as well replace them with baby sitters at a much lower cost.

Pros

you can make a lot of money and it requires no real skill to complete any of the jobs

Cons

money comes in high demand but you have to sacrifice your free time to get it

Advice to Senior Management

get an education

Pros

Technology used at plant is good

Cons

They treat people with 80's steel mill mentality

Pros

Great compensation, benefits, and bonuses. Employees are loyal and fell like a big family. Great work-life balance. Extremely committed to safety!

Cons

Sometimes militant in enforcement of rules.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work! Continue to be fair to employees and they will continue to be loyal.

Pros

Ak gave me a good oportunity to gain valuable experience

Cons

Ak steel did not follow through with their promise to support me in grad school.

Advice to Senior Management

Follow through with the commitments you make

Pros

Commitment to Safety is exceptional

Cons

Gun-shy culture reinforces protective behavior in workforce

Advice to Senior Management

Engage through respect and trust; consistently reward those who build up others and deliver performance; More honest and open communication with middle managers

Pros

There is a great potential for advancement.

Cons

You may need to work long hours.

Advice to Senior Management

You are doing a good job.