Competitors:
McCormick & Company
McCormick & Company
Calavo Growers Company Culture
Calavo Growers Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Calavo Growers' Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Meetings
AExecutive Team
A-Perks & Benefits
B+eNPS
BCEO Rating
B-Calavo Growers CEO
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Lecil Cole
69 /100
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Diversity at Calavo Growers
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
20
Calavo Growers employees are 20% more likely to recommend Calavo Growers as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 30% | Detractors |
Working at Calavo Growers
Working at Calavo Growers is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Calavo Growers employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Calavo Growers’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Calavo Growers was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Calavo Growers
C
Overall Company Culture at Calavo Growers is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Calavo Growers ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCalavo Growers Employee Reviews
Out of 9 Calavo Growers employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Calavo Growers Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Honest people to work for
- What is the best part about your compensation package?401k package is the best
- What are some of the best things about your team?Team work all times everyone
Calavo Growers Company Information
Calavo Growers Company Overview
Calavo Growers provides value-added fresh food.
| Headquarter | Santa Paula, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.calavo.com |
| Founding Date | 1924 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CVGW |
Calavo Growers Competitors
Calavo Growers competitors include McCormick & Company. Calavo Growers ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Calavo Growers compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Calavo Growers Employees
11 employees at Calavo Growers have reviewed Calavo Growers across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 11 Calavo Growers employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Calavo Growers are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Calavo Growers, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Calavo Growers are generally satisfied with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Calavo Growers are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Calavo Growers believe the environment at Calavo Growers is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Calavo Growers is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at Calavo Growers work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Calavo Growers are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Calavo Growers - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Calavo Growers KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Calavo Growers' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Calavo Growers employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Calavo Growers CEO & Leadership
Calavo Growers CEO - Lecil Cole
69 /100
Lecil’s approval rate is just above average, putting Lecil in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Lecil Cole is well regarded by employees for the Meetings Calavo Growers offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to Calavo Growers’s competitors, Lecil Cole ranks just below McCormick & Company’s CEO Lawrence Kurzius. With Lecil’s leadership, Calavo Growers employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and Executive Team. Lecil was rated slightly below average for Outlook.
Calavo Growers Leadership
The Calavo Growers Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Lecil Cole, CFO & Corporate Secretary B. John Lindeman, and Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller James Snyder
Lecil Cole CEO / President
Mr. Lecil E. Cole, also known as Lee, has been the Chief Executive Officer of Calavo Growers, Inc. since February 1999... read more
B. John Lindeman CFO & Corporate Secretary
Mr. B. John Lindeman has been the Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary of Calavo Growers Inc. since August... read more
James Snyder Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller
Mr. James E. Snyder has been a Corporate Controller of Calavo Growers Inc. since 2003 and serves as its Chief Accounting... read more
Michael A. Browne Vice President of Fresh Operations
Mr. Michael A. Browne serves as Vice President of Fresh Operations at Calavo Growers Inc. Mr. Browne has served as... read more
Alan Ahmer VP Sales
Alan Ahmer serves as the VP Sales of Calavo Growers.
John Lindeman Chief Financial Officer
John Lindeman serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Calavo Growers. John started at Calavo Growers in Aug of 2015.... read more
Mike Browne Vice President, Fresh Operations
Mike Browne serves as the Vice President, Fresh Operations of Calavo Growers. Mike started at Calavo Growers in May of... read more
Harold Edwards Director
Harold Edwards serves as the Director of Calavo Growers.
Michael Lippold Director of Strategic Development
Michael Lippold serves as the Director of Strategic Development of Calavo Growers.
Calavo Growers Salaries
How much does Calavo Growers pay?
How much do people at Calavo Growers get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Calavo Growers is $108,715, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,249, or $52 per hour.
At Calavo Growers, the highest paid job is a Lead Engineer at $279,381 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $48,101 annually. Average Calavo Growers salaries by department include: Product at $160,174, Sales at $141,366, Design at $120,716, and Finance at $82,444. Half of Calavo Growers salaries are above $109,249.
4 employees at Calavo Growers rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at Calavo Growers rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $279k | $279k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $281k | $281k | 100th Percentile |
$108,715*
Average Compensation
$109,249*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Calavo Growers Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Calavo Growers
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Calavo Growers across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
Calavo Growers Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Calavo Growers PTO
Calavo Growers' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Calavo Growers' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Candidates By Department
Marketing | 100% |
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San Luis Obispo | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Calavo Growers
Who is the CEO of Calavo Growers?
Calavo Growers CEO is Lecil Cole, their score by employees is 69
What is Calavo Growers eNPS?
The eNPS for Calavo Growers is 20
What is Calavo Growers revenue?
Calavo Growers revenue is $1B
What is the salary for General Counsel in Calavo Growers?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 165k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Calavo Growers?
The average salaries for Admin in Calavo Growers is 71k
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