McCain Foods reviews

3.5

60% would recommend to a friend

(680 total reviews)
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79% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

McCain Foods has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 680 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The McCain Foods employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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680 reviews
1.0
Nov 24, 2014

No Direction

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Pros

Tries to be competitive in the benefits arena but is reviewing cuts all the time.

Cons

Poor direction from all levels; complete turnover of senior management; multiple changes in direction and demands of production facilities; focus on potatoes and no investment in other aspects of the business; employees with longevity and loyalty leaving in droves; no trust in senior management - based on what they say and what they do.

2.0
May 2, 2014

DO NOT rock this boat!!!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

McCain pays well and has good benefits, especially within the industry. They are a big, global company with lots of opportunities, if you are willing to move around. And, if you are willing to play by their rules, you can make a very long career here.

Cons

This company is the textbook example of "do not rock the boat". They have been around a long time and they want employees who are willing to play by their rules. What they do NOT like is anyone who dares to question the corporate mantra or direction. They do NOT want out of the box thinking or even a mere difference of opinion. DO NOT go to work for this company if you thrive on making improvements or change. They want you to do your job quietly in your corner, and not much else.

1.0
Feb 5, 2016

Run!!!!!

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Pros

The pay was decent and the 6% 401k match is great if you can stand to stay there for 3 full years. Work day of 8-4:30, but nobody really watches over when you come and when you go.

Cons

Complete lack of leadership, organizational structure, and processes. Nobody seems to really know what they are doing or why they are doing it. The organization is run in an extremely lean fashion so you basically are on your own to figure out what your job responsibilities are and how you are supposed to complete them because nobody knows what or how the previous person did anything. Roles are not well defined. You could be hired in a finance role and you'll be expected to do finance, administration, marketing, sales, supply chain, and procurement without any direction or oversight. A lot of passive aggressive people that don't really want to help including managers and directors.

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