DRS Training & Control Systems - Program Planner Leonardo DRS Employee Review

4.0
Feb 27, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Well organized, ISO/AS 9000 defense contractor. Treated with respect. Quarterly luncheons off-site for all employees (1000+) informing employees of past performance and future goals. This is in a town-hall format that solicits candid questions/answers from anyone who wishes to speak up. Pay is low, but competitive with other companies in town. Lots of minorities in key supervisory/management positions. Key personnel have worked their way up at the company. 25 year employees are not uncommon. 401k matching.

Cons

25 year employees may not want to change things. Employer contribution for health insurance is minimal. Manufacturing department can be hectic and stressful. Typical blaming goes on, but most company's are that way.

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Pros

The only Pro with this company was having every other Friday off.

Cons

Poor leadership and management culture. In my experience, management positions are often filled from a small, long-tenured group, resulting in limited diversity of thought and few opportunities for outside perspectives. Many leaders lacked the skills needed to effectively develop, mentor, and support their teams. Rather than addressing organizational issues, accountability often seemed to flow downward, with lower-level employees bearing the consequences of management decisions. I also observed talented Program Managers leaving or being terminated under circumstances that suggested they were being held responsible for broader organizational problems rather than receiving appropriate leadership support. Overall, the culture discouraged transparency, accountability, and professional growth.

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