Pros
Competitive pay, many volunteer opportunities
Cons
I would not recommend working at Zurn’s Erie location.
In my experience, the leadership culture is deeply disconnected from the employees they are responsible for leading. Talented, hardworking individuals are driven away rather than developed and supported. Experience, initiative, creativity, adaptability, and a willingness to go above and beyond are rarely recognized or valued.
The organization consistently prioritizes quantity over quality, while significant issues involving leadership, processes, and communication remain unaddressed. Employees are discouraged from speaking up, challenging decisions, or offering new perspectives. Instead of fostering collaboration and psychological safety, the culture often rewards compliance and silence.
Leadership routinely uses team meetings and group discussions to interrupt, dismiss, or publicly undermine employees. In my experience, there was a pervasive fear of retaliation, which discouraged open communication and honest dialogue. HR also appeared to prioritize protecting senior leadership over addressing employee concerns objectively, contributing to a workplace where employees had little confidence that issues would be handled fairly or without negative consequences
Before posting this review, I noticed many 5-star reviews repeating the phrase, “It’s not for everyone.” I agree with that sentiment—but perhaps for different reasons. Working in the Zurn Erie office appears to be best suited for individuals who are comfortable in an environment where people, sound processes, and ethical decision-making are not consistently prioritized. It is a workplace that, in my experience, relies heavily on fear-based management and offers little room for creativity, independent thinking, or diverse perspectives.
Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this workplace. Anyone considering employment should carefully research the organization’s culture and speak with current and former employees before accepting a position.