OMNOVA Solutions Reviews
Updated Aug 12, 2019
Found 81 reviews
"good pay and no micromanagement" (in 6 reviews)
"Great people, family 1st mentality" (in 6 reviews)
"Work life balance is practically non-existent" (in 4 reviews)
"Huge, huge turnover rate in corporate HQ speaks for itself" (in 3 reviews)
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"Great organization on the move"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at OMNOVA Solutions full-time for less than a year
Pros
Great support for employees to reach professional and personal goals Great pay and benefits package Good open communication between plants and corporate HQ Good relationship with local community
Cons
Currently going through a cultural change
Advice to Management
Continue to be transparent in organizational direction
OMNOVA Solutions2018-09-09 "Hours are rough, pay is great"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at OMNOVA Solutions full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Pay, location, room for advanacement
Cons
The hours can be hard but well worth it
OMNOVA Solutions2019-08-12- Helpful (1)
"Great company!"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at OMNOVA Solutions full-time for less than a year
Pros
Great place to work and feverish friendly atmosphere. Always willing to grow their employees.
Cons
Not as advance as they should be in some areas of the business.
Advice to Management
Take the opportunity to find out what new tools are out there to help improve your department.
OMNOVA Solutions2019-07-24OMNOVA Solutions Response
July 26, 2019 – OMNOVA HR
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear you are enjoying your experience at OMNOVA! The growth and development of our employees is an organizational priority we take very seriously. For example, OMNOVA’s Level Up initiative puts emphasis on ...
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"Maintenance"
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Doesn't RecommendI worked at OMNOVA Solutions full-time for more than a year
Pros
Management works well with employees. Decent pay and vacation is available The moment you are hired.
Cons
Safety is not top priority although it is preached. Most of the time it takes an accident to happen before rules are set in place to prevent them.
Advice to Management
Follow through with tasks. When implementing a new idea they tend to partially finish and move on before tightening up and perfecting the one they started.
OMNOVA Solutions2019-07-28OMNOVA Solutions Response
August 5, 2019 – OMNOVA HR
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are happy to hear you’ve had a positive experience working with our management. OMNOVA continually strives to provide an environment fostering transparent, candid, and respectful communication and interaction. To your point about ...
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"job"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at OMNOVA Solutions full-time for more than a year
Pros
Money is good, thats it
Cons
work schedule, no time off
OMNOVA Solutions2019-05-01OMNOVA Solutions Response
May 10, 2019 – OMNOVA HR
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, and I’m sorry you are not completely happy with your experience at our Auburn plant. We are happy to hear you feel you’re being compensated fairly for your time, but we’re concerned about your frustrations with your schedule and ...
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"Great company to spread your wings and make an impact"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at OMNOVA Solutions full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Global company with a lean structure that allows employees to make an impact. Salaries are above industry standards in the countries where the company operates. Open-door culture with many chances to speak your voice and ask questions to the CEO directly. Entrepreneurial spirit that encourages employees to suggest, lead and develop their own ideas.
Cons
Small company for the chemical industry which limits ability to serve customers globally and enjoy leadership position in target applications. Limited opportunities for career development once you reach director-level position.
Advice to Management
Keep pushing on your senior leaders and directors to ensure execution of your strategies.
OMNOVA Solutions2019-02-28 - Helpful (3)
"Versatile finance professional with 20+ years experience in supporting corporate success through detailed analysis"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at OMNOVA Solutions full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Omnova Solutions was a fine place to work in a turnaround situation from prior years of inefficiency, making it both challenging and exciting to implement new ideas and processes.
Cons
The machinery at the plant was over 50 years old and could not produce 21st Century laminates without significant capital investment which was not practical. As a result, the plant became a test facility for New Product Development, no longer a production facility, leaving me and all the Plant Leadership Team with a choice of relocating to the suburbs of Cleveland corporate headquarters or being laid off. Due to my...
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My only advice would be to assess all plants to ensure capability to produce product as requested by current market and customer base. The management team itself was professional but are in the midst of a turnaround and the task will not be easy.
OMNOVA Solutions2019-02-13 "Reliable company"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at OMNOVA Solutions full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Great pay, vacation, and co-workers
Cons
Production associates not accountable for there actions
Advice to Management
Be realistic on setting goals
OMNOVA Solutions2019-02-11- Helpful (3)
"Production Supervisor"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at OMNOVA Solutions
Pros
Great people, family 1st mentality
Cons
Cant keep operators. Pay not up to par
OMNOVA Solutions2018-09-05 - Helpful (4)
"Just can’t produce in spec..."
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Negative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at OMNOVA Solutions full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
You are kept busy, don’t worry about being bored. Pay is decent.
Cons
Poor training, actually none for salary. Product constantly at minimum spec or having to ask customers for concessions. Work life balance. 12+ hour days. High paced. So many things to do. Ran lean. Pushing to get things done quickly, hopefully there isn’t a secret they aren’t telling us. They shut down another plant, what makes you think this one isn’t next?
Advice to Management
Hire more people. Quit running lean. Quit piling so much on everyone. Train people!!
OMNOVA Solutions2018-08-28OMNOVA Solutions Response
August 30, 2018 – OMNOVA HR
Thank you for your review. You're feedback is important. I encourage you to speak candidly with your supervisor or contact an HR representative (including me) to express your concerns directly. We promote a safety-first culture: safe working conditions and safe behaviors. We also ...
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September 12, 2018 – OMNOVA HR
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It is an exciting time to be a part of the OMNOVA team! Our environment encourages employees to gain new skills and experiences and collaborate with others to improve our organization. I value open communication and have seen it make a positive ...
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