478 VP of Operations Reviews

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"Global economic downturn hurt my relationship with this company."

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"Great company to work for. Loved the work I did."

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"Overall good company and balanced."

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"The job was very rewarding because of the people I worked with."

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"I was treated well and my accomplishments were recognized."

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"I was put in the position of putting the company ahead of my dept and then had the results against me."

What don't you like about working at Airco Mechanical?

"I tried to change the culture as I was hired, but then was handcuffed when sacred cows were offended."

What do you like about working at Lodgian?

"I enjoyed the responsibility of overseeing 23 hotels. I learned a great deal about a myriad of brands. I worked with a great team that liked to win. I enjoy running a business and coaching a team to the very best of results."

What don't you like about working at Lodgian?

"The selling mode of the company put a damper on many initiatives and changed the dynamics of the spirit of the company."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"None really.....I was the management and worked very hard to ensure the company was successful while I was employed there."

What do you like about working at Doran & Ward Printing Company?

"Showing employees how to improve their performance, learning the science of printing, achieving changes in shorter time periods than industry experts stated they could be done, seeing the tangible changes that were implemented and the direct impact to the company financials. Exceeding customer expectations and working with suppliers to implement innovations which improved our competitive reputation."

What don't you like about working at Doran & Ward Printing Company?

"Inconsistency from the owner in how HR issues were handled. Disagreement with ownership on the importance of a managed maintenance function and need to invest in preventive maintenance. Failure of owner to listen to evaluations of potential hires, development of internal candidates and inability to vacate positions which were not performing to business requirements. Refusal of owner to implement employee recognition programs which would drive employee engagement and further innovation. Unwillingness of owner to invest in technology which would have allowed us to apply lean principals to administrative functions and scale the business without additional cost as well as improve the customer experience which would have driven more new business to the firm. Owner tried to address HR issues and made employee commitments without my involvement which negated a chain of command and resulted in disputes that undermined the credibility of the management team. Owner had no commitment to strategy planning or vision for the company. Purely reactive in a business that was challenging to manage when everything was well planned."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I left a lengthy discussion of recommendations. They have since had consistent turnover, exodus of key management team members, layoffs and substantially diminished business results."

What don't you like about working at Crane Co.?

"It became 100% travel but on the other hand I was married at the time. Hence, the reason I left. Today, I would appreciate the position even more."

What do you like about working at ABM Industries?

"Growing company, freedom to build various nitch markets, use expertice,build people. Exposure to large, national company representatives and responsibility for large commercial transactions."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Must have experience in every aspect of commercial cleaning. Must have strong work ethic and personal ethics. Must be driven to excellence and quality. Must be a people person who can find the equation that will make them successful."

What do you like about working at Sony Music?

"I liked the product and project work, the use of technology and the opportunities to create something unique and captivating. The wide range of products/projects was also a big plus. There were some excellent people in the company. The production values, time, care and attention spent on promotion and packaging were fantastic."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Understand the business of licensing music; research all facets of production music and the delivery of digital content. Be confident, happy and open, and don't wear a suit!"

What don't you like about working at Sony Music?

"A somewhat bureaucratic approach to product development and launch once Sony had acquired the company. A slight lack of inter-company collaboration and a lack of leadership/direction, very little framework established for (some) staff to understand what's expected. A little bit of 'over-meeting', but also relying too much on email."

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"I appreciate the opportunity to provide personal feedback as the fit needs to work for both of us."

What do you like about working at VCI Solutions?

"The company provided me with the opportunity to learn many areas of the business which I feel is invaluable in my next career move."

What don't you like about working at VCI Solutions?

"I thoroughly enjoyed working for the company, the reason I am looking to leave is due to a sale. I am currently helping close out the transaction and the business until year end and will be seeking a new opportunity in Q1."

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"Brooks is a great company to work for - I have hit a glass ceiling in my career with Brooks"

What do you like about working at Brooks Automation?

"Throughout my career I had alot of opportunities for growth and challenges - the technology of our products and the markets we serve were quite interesting as well."