Eastman Employee Reviews about "decision making"

Pros

People are the backbone of Eastman. I have never worked with more pleasant, open and warm people than at Eastman. The workforce is diverse and we pride ourselves in highly ethical and "all in for safety" behaviors. Beyond that the business model and Eastman's products are outstanding. I love Project Inspire and how employees are taken on board to participate.

Cons

As in any company of the size of Eastman the organizational hierarchies slow the decision making process and are very complex. Sometimes things are analyzed to death. Trend to cut cost at the bottom but not touch the top. Too US centric.

Pros

Great training programs but not everyone is allowed to have training to improve a skill set. Gives back to the community.

Cons

Management team in NA with direct reports consists of males in authority making all decisions. It appears this is done on purpose and there are 10 managers in Logistics with reports and all are male. Somehow woman aren't qualified to supervise teams anymore. Management tends to focus on how to make themselves look good and will make decisions without knowing how it will impact their employees or the company. No respect to anyone but expect more out of planners. But there is no reward offered to them for going the extra mile. Management just adds more to each planner and is ok if planners work 12-14 hrs per day.

Pros

The company offers great pay, competitive benefits and is always making sure they are comparable to their peers in those respects. Management allows for team members to be innovative and encourages everyone to express their views. The job is a challenge and is always pushing you to become a better employee.

Cons

The decision making process can take a little longer than at other companies.

Pros

Best in class processes in a highly collaborative team environment drive excellent decision making and business success. Investing for growth through innovation and as the company grows there are expanding technology platforms from which to innovate.

Cons

Sometimes can be too collaborative with too many meetings. The East Tennessee area takes some adjusting to if you come from a major city. However, low tax rates, no crime and no traffic with beautiful surroundings are positives.

Pros

Global multicultural company with outstanding technical competence, excellent Work/Life balance, good opportunities, very good product range

Cons

The organization and decision making processes are a bit complex.

Pros

Lots of opportunities, lots of learnings of new fields, businesses and skills. One of the best and ethical management. Safety oriented, very good work-life balance. Employees are valued and provided with lots of training classes useful for future positions. Generous base salary and fair benefits. Best of all, I made lifelong friends and coworkers at Eastman.

Cons

The location is not for everyone. Can be slow in decision making process and immigration support. It will really be hard for you to adjust to another company after working for Eastman (probably the reason people boomerang).

Pros

Great culture for doing things right. Invests well in people to develop them to their full potential. Current executive team is making smart decisions. Most locations are in areas well suited for developing a family

Cons

Some younger employees may be turned off by the locations which are usually smaller metropolitan areas.

Pros

* Reliable company with well defined procedure and processes * Some of the businesses are speciality focused * International work environment

Cons

* Very USA centric management style with very limited input being accepted from local leaders * Is willing to innovate but is slow in decisions making process * Very shy from taking risk

Pros

Pay is decent and Benefits are decent

Cons

Work to life balance. Rotating schedule. Lack of true leadership and decision making.

Pros

Eastman management cares about its people and their carreers, all employees get ample of opportunities to demonstrate their potential and the reward system is solid and thoughtful. The recent integration of the Solutia acquisition is done with great care to maximize the benefits.

Cons

Sometimes to much burocracy which is taking the speed out of the decision making process. The good thing is that senior mangement is aware and is working the issue.