Hayes Lemmerz Reviews

Pros

Very competent leadership team and director level executives.
Good work environment with support for flexible work arrangements.
Ability to work with top management.
Opportunities for international travel.
Excellent developmental opportunities.
Ability to contribute and make a difference.
Highly competitive salary package and bonus plan.

Cons

Automotive industry is stressed and very competitive.
Big pressure on reducing costs including layoffs and history of salary and benefit reductions - although still better than the industry overall.
As staffing is reduced, hours worked get longer.
U.S. operations becoming more administrative with most of the production being overseas.

Advice to Senior Management

Continue to invest in employees and do not abandon the Topgrading approach. Do not cut back on travel for midlevel staff. Face to face meetings are essential. Refocus on employee development plans.

Pros

The work environment is very relaxed.

Cons

The company is struggling financially.

Advice to Senior Management

Greater need to battle the Chinese competition.