Good place to work-great people in general-middle management could do with a revamp - Engineer Lubrizol Employee Review

4.0
Oct 17, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Mostly family oriented, they don't try to 'run your life', and allow you to do your job pretty much without interference once they learn to trust you. Vacations and holidays are respected, and the everyday working environment is pleasant and mostly devoid of in-fighting. They are trying as a company to grow into a much larger specialty chemicals company, and are experiencing some growing pains as a result of acquiring other smaller corporations. The culture is a mixture of a big outfit combined with the caring and thoughtfulness of a smaller company. This continues to be one of their strengths that makes them an attractive place to work.

Cons

Pay is subpar for area, management varies the entire range from shrewd and savvy to erratic. The senior managers are all astute and well-qualified, but some of the middle and lower managers are not as sharp in dealing with subordinates, which can cause employee retention problems.

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5.0
Apr 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

This is a fantastic, future oriented company with world class products and technology. Amazing leaders (CEO, CFO, segment president) that is the most intelligent and sharpest I’ve worked for. If you are an ambitious professional who wants to make a huge difference, you will quickly stand out, very likely rise in the org rapidly, and have the ability to see the true result of your work. There is leadership support and willingness if you want to drive for results - not a lot of red tape and agile. New campus coming in 2028. If better talent comes into the organization, this will be an opportunity to be a part of a huge turnaround.

Cons

The company had gone through some difficult times prior to the new executive team stepping in and what seemed to be below par standards. The set of employees used to the previous standards are not used to the bar being set at that of a comparable public company and perceive this to be an issue with the leaders. See my note in the Pros section - if you are ambitious and have drive to make a difference, you will not have these same concerns.

3.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Even with current political tensions, LZ is still allowing cultural programs which support diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. Working in a lab setting and having supportive management that understand work life balance is beneficial as long as the work is getting done. Supportive of using company time to volunteer in community investment. Most employees are supportive and willing to help each out.

Cons

No opportunity for advancement. Low yearly pay increases, with too much focus on pushing individuals to do more as “personal development”. Health benefit package is limited and costly, vacation promised isn’t always given, too many middle and upper management, with continued turnover before you even know who they are and what they do. Most scientist and engineers have no other working experience besides education and lack experience, which prevents opportunities for innovation. Co-ops have better opportunities than long term full time employees.

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