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    CSM Bakery Solutions Reviews

    Updated June 14, 2017
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    CSM Bakery Solutions President and CEO Marianne Kirkegaard
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    • Upper management is not effective nor are they listening to their associates in the trenches (in 13 reviews)

    • Work life balance is nonexistent due to hours (in 5 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (2)

      "In transition - but headed the right way"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Atlanta, GA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Atlanta, GA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at CSM Bakery Solutions full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      I have found the Sr. Management to be very open and transparent about the challenges the company is facing. I feel like they are in the fight with us. The executive team is not taking bonuses this year even though the company is paying bonuses - very few leadership teams would do that.

      The truth is that the company went through a horrific SAP implementation that destroyed the North American business. But the company is focusing on the right things and recovering. This has included some leadership and organizational changes, but that should be expected given the recovery.

      I really like the people at the company and everyone is open to new ideas and doing things differently. You have a real ability to make an impact. Although the company has had big challenges and is fighting its way back, I am glad to be along for the ride.

      Cons

      The company is in recovery mode so everything is lean and mean. That definitely means that there is a focus on managing costs. I do think that there are still a lot of people who want to go back to the way the company used to operate and fight against the changes taking place, which can make moving forward challenging.

      Advice to Management

      Keep communicating frequently about the company is doing and celebrating successes. I know that we are watching costs, but keep giving employees non-compensation based benefits to drive engagement - casual dress code and summer Fridays are appreciated!

    2. Helpful (1)

      "A tale of two cities"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Sandy Springs, GA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Sandy Springs, GA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at CSM Bakery Solutions full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      The organization IS making improvements with optimizing processes and procedures, repairing legacy business partnerships, gaining momentum in recapturing business, and exploring innovation. Activities are now focused on fixing any lingering SAP issues than just pointing at them. There are a few progressive individuals who aspire to harness and guide their team's acumen to supporting the company's resurgence. So if you consider employment here, ask structured questions of your interviewers. Trust your instincts.

      This is one "city" that understands what needs to be accomplished to present itself as a triumphant entity worth investing in.

      Cons

      Then there is the other...

      The hierarchy of leadership is fraught with self-seeking charlatans still drunk on the illusion that they had no ownership in the business's recent predicament. Blaming SAP for EVERYTHING can only carry one's shortcomings so far. There is still avoidance with addressing poor leaders and what this evasion is doing to the global culture and personnel.

      Advice to Management

      Your strengths continue to invigorate. And your deficiencies still have jobs. You know what lies ahead as all can hear the wheels of change turning rapidly. How you engage ALL levels of your organization during this time of renewal has direct consequences on how persuasively and quickly you meet your overall goals. True honesty and unity begets partnership in success.

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    3. "Professional Workplace Environment"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - QA Lab Tech in Lancaster, NY
      Current Employee - QA Lab Tech in Lancaster, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at CSM Bakery Solutions full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Lots of opportunities for employees to learn and to grow. Professional co-workers specially the processors and product fillers through out the plant.

      Cons

      equipments renewal should be a priority

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work

    4. Helpful (8)

      "Disappointed is an understatement!!"

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      Current Employee - Executive Director in Sandy Springs, Fulton, GA
      Current Employee - Executive Director in Sandy Springs, Fulton, GA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at CSM Bakery Solutions full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Used to be a good company. Not anymore!

      Cons

      If you like being in a toxic and VERY unethical work environment, then this is the place for you. Management doesn't care about their employees and the technology is ridiculously outdated. All departments work in their own silo and there isn't much collaboration which makes for double work across the board. C- level execs lie to your face and feed you a bunch of garbage to keep you interested, but in the end you can't trust anybody. If you're not in the inner circle or don't agree with their ideas, consider yourself black listed, and you should start looking for a new job. Joining this company was the worst decision that I’ve made!!

      Advice to Management

      Hire a new CEO and Executive Team who know how to lead appropriately. You're doing a great job of blowing smoke!!
      Good luck to you if you plan on working here since the present employees are all looking to jump ship as the company is going down hill fast!!

    5. Helpful (1)

      "CSM"

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      Current Employee - Analyst in Atlanta, GA
      Current Employee - Analyst in Atlanta, GA
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at CSM Bakery Solutions full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Decent pay & benefits. Good work/life balance

      Cons

      Poor leadership and communication. Poor decision making.

    6. "Friendly"

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      Current Employee - Production Lead in Eagan, MN
      Current Employee - Production Lead in Eagan, MN
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at CSM Bakery Solutions full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Fast paced environment, friendly, knowledgeable staff

      Cons

      long hours and cold environment somtimes

      Advice to Management

      Hire more employees

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Pay attention"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Tucker, GA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Tucker, GA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at CSM Bakery Solutions full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      To be determined..some recent changes will hopefully facilitate open communication without fear

      Cons

      Lack of critical processes, training and accountability is killing the bottom line.
      Department and individual goals are not S.M.A.R.T.
      Too many departments dictating how orders and customers should be handled without thinking through the impact across the supply chain and to the customer.

      Advice to Management

      STOP making decisions without collaborating with those that do the job daily. KEEP an open mind when employees suggest process improvements even though they're not your own. RECOGNIZE employee contributions when suggestions are implemented. Quit allowing our IT department to tell us what can't be done instead of telling us what can.

    8. "Research and Development Manager"

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      Current Employee - Research and Development Manager in Sugar Land, TX
      Current Employee - Research and Development Manager in Sugar Land, TX
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at CSM Bakery Solutions full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Great team within the Product Development, Commercialization teams.

      Cons

      Owned by investment firm leading to company being sold off

    9. Helpful (4)

      "How much longer can it last????"

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      Former Employee - Manager in Sandy Springs, GA
      Former Employee - Manager in Sandy Springs, GA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at CSM Bakery Solutions full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Decent benefits. Perceived customer loyalty.

      Cons

      Incredibly poor senior managment. Hidden agendas everywhere. Unethical accounting practices. Poor direction. No attempt to gain buy in. No transparency. Inability to understand customer needs. Pushing products no one is asking for. Recent quality issues are hurting the loyalty customers had to CSM brands.

      Advice to Management

      No reason to advise. Everyone knows CSM is short term in its current form. Maybe the next owners can resurrect this once powerful company.

    10. "Very good place to work at"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      Former Employee - Supervisor in Pico Rivera, CA
      Former Employee - Supervisor in Pico Rivera, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at CSM Bakery Solutions full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      All management work as a team

      Cons

      When they let go home early and you still want to but all the is finish

      Advice to Management

      KEEP UP THE GREAT EORK

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