Good company; lost excitment with Berkshire Hathaway (operating subsidiary) - Manager Lubrizol Employee Review

4.0
Nov 3, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly culture, good people, good development opportunities if you know how to get around....and ask for promotions...(they won't come to you)... They are engaged with community, and local colleges and universities.

Cons

Old economy, most people have chemistry background, very risk averse... Upstream chemical supplier trying to convert old model into downstream... (?) --(not very successfully). Company doesn't have a corporate strategy, lacks succession planning, no outsiders, etc...

Explore other reviews about Lubrizol

5.0
Mar 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Real projects, generous pay/housing stipend and travel reimbursement, growth focused approach, great networking

Cons

Tough hours for certain positions

3.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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.

1
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All