CSM Reviews

Pros

Great products and excellent salesforce. Dynamic company that is growing with the food manufacturing industry. Nationwide distribution and production capabilities.

Cons

As a company that is a conglomeration of smaller bakery companies it is still disjointed at times. While this is being addressed, it will continue to take time.

Advice to Senior Management

Continue to build the cross functional teams within the organization. As the various companies have come together, the interdepartment exchange of ideas will be crucial.

Pros

Work-life balance flexibility, interesting products, motivated colleagues

Cons

weak leadership, lack of HR influence, highly political organization, not always willing to invest in people, corporate image still needs to be built, need for internationalization on corporate level functions

Advice to Senior Management

Make sure respect for the employees is put in the center of the organization, avoid too much political decision taking and build on strong leadership and execution!

Pros

Convenient locations...good staff to work with

Cons

Grew too fast...beholden to corporate in Chicago

Advice to Senior Management

Lay off in areas that can afford it...keep people in areas that are already productive