Caraustar Industries Culture | Comparably
Caraustar Industries, Inc. is one of North America’s largest integrated manufacturers of 100% recycled paperboard and paperboard products. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
3
TOTAL
RATINGS
78

Caraustar Industries Company Culture

Caraustar Industries Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.6/5
Caraustar Industries' Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Caraustar Industries CEO

Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Patton Caraustar Industries' CEO
Michael Patton
53 /100

Diversity at Caraustar Industries

Women at Caraustar Industries

Caraustar Industries eNPS

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Working at Caraustar Industries

Working at Caraustar Industries is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Caraustar Industries employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Caraustar Industries’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at Caraustar Industries was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Caraustar Industries

D

Overall Company Culture at Caraustar Industries is rated D

Last updated months ago

Bottom
20%

Caraustar Industries ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Caraustar Industries Employee Reviews

Out of 9 Caraustar Industries employee reviews, 13% were positive. The remaining 87% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Caraustar Industries improve their work culture.

13%
87%
Positive Reviews13%
Constructive Feedback87%

Positive Reviews From Caraustar Industries Employees

  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    the best part of compensation is the health benefits

Constructive Feedback From Caraustar Industries Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    be attentative to the needs of the rank and file..stop working so many hours because of low pay and address the need to better boost racial harmony
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Leadership lacks in all areas
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    to loosen up on upper managment

Caraustar Industries Company Information

Caraustar Industries Company Overview

Caraustar Industries, Inc. is one of North America’s largest integrated manufacturers of 100% recycled paperboard and paperboard products.

Caraustar Industries Mission, Vision & Values

Caraustar Industries Mission Statement

Provide outstanding value through innovative products and services.

Caraustar Industries Vision Statement

The first choice for recycled paperboard and packaging solutions.

Caraustar Industries Values

  • Work safely
  • Provide superior customer service
  • Attract, develop and retain the best people
  • Demonstrate honesty, integrity and responsibility
  • Continuously pursue excellence
Headquarter5000 Austell Powder, Springs Road Suite 300
Austell, GA
United States of America
Websitewww.caraustar.com/
Founding Date1938
Tel1(800) 223-1373

Caraustar Industries Competitors

Caraustar Industries competitors include Sonoco, International Paper Company, and Bemis Company. Caraustar Industries ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Caraustar Industries compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Sonoco's Logo
    Sonoco
    3.9/5
  2. #2
    International Paper Company's Logo
    International Paper Company
    3.3/5
  3. #3
    Bemis Company's Logo
    Bemis Company
    2.8/5
  4. #4
    Caraustar Industries' Logo
    Caraustar Industries
    2.6/5

Caraustar Industries Employees

3 employees at Caraustar Industries have reviewed Caraustar Industries 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 3 Caraustar Industries employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Caraustar Industries are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Caraustar Industries, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Caraustar Industries are not very pleased with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at Caraustar Industries are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Caraustar Industries believe the environment at Caraustar Industries is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Caraustar Industries is moderate. About 67% of the employees at Caraustar Industries work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Caraustar Industries are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Caraustar Industries - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Atlanta about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Atlanta employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.

Caraustar Industries KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Caraustar Industries' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Caraustar Industries employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Caraustar Industries CEO & Leadership

Caraustar Industries CEO - Michael Patton

Michael Patton Caraustar Industries' CEO
53 /100

Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. Michael Patton’s employees rank Caraustar Industries in the Top 10% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 40% for Executive Team, and in the Top 40% for Meetings. When compared to Caraustar Industries’s competitors, Michael Patton ranks below both International Paper Company CEO Mark Stephan Sutton and Bemis Company CEO William Austen.

Caraustar Industries Leadership

The Caraustar Industries Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Michael Patton, VP Finance & Chief Accounting Officer Bill Nix, and Vice President of Information Technology Tom Ritter

  • Michael Patton  CEO / President

    Michael Patton CEO / President

    Michael Patton serves as the CEO / President of Caraustar Industries.

  • Bill Nix VP Finance & Chief Accounting Officer

    Bill Nix serves as the VP Finance & Chief Accounting Officer of Caraustar Industries.

  • Tom Ritter Vice President of Information Technology

    Tom Ritter serves as the Vice President of Information Technology of Caraustar. Tom started at Caraustar in Feb of 2015.... read more

  • Mark Butryn Vice President of Sales - Mills Group

    Mark Butryn serves as the Vice President of Sales - Mills Group of Caraustar. Mark started at Caraustar in Oct of 2016.... read more

  • Rick Moreland Vice President of Sales- IPG

    Rick Moreland serves as the Vice President of Sales- IPG of Caraustar. Rick started at Caraustar in Feb of 2016. Rick... read more

  • Brian Janki Vice President & General Manager, Mill Group

    Brian Janki serves as the Vice President & General Manager, Mill Group of Caraustar. Brian started at Caraustar in Apr... read more

  • Scott OMelia Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

    Scott OMelia serves as the Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Caraustar. Scott started at... read more

  • Ron Horner Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

    Ron Horner serves as the Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement of Caraustar. Ron started at Caraustar in May of... read more

  • John Grinnell Vice President and General Manager

    John Grinnell serves as the Vice President and General Manager of Caraustar. John started at Caraustar in Nov of 2017.... read more

Caraustar Industries Salaries

How much does Caraustar Industries pay?

How much do people at Caraustar Industries get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Caraustar Industries is $125,694, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $135,459, or $65 per hour.

At Caraustar Industries, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $208,561 annually and the lowest is a Desktop Support at $46,418 annually. Average Caraustar Industries salaries by department include: Product at $126,666, Legal at $162,761, Operations at $131,098, and Customer Support at $59,178. Half of Caraustar Industries salaries are above $135,459.

3 employees at Caraustar Industries rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Caraustar Industries rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$76k
$76k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$105k
$105k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$131k
$131k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$186k
$186k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$236k
$236k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$258k
$258k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$286k
$286k100th Percentile
$125,694*
Average Compensation
$135,459*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Caraustar Industries Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Caraustar Industries

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Caraustar Industries across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Caraustar Industries Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Caraustar Industries PTO

Caraustar Industries' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Caraustar Industries' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo100%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Caraustar Industries Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Caraustar Industries applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

1
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 1)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Caraustar Industries Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Caraustar Industries on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Customer Support
100%

Candidates By Location

Kansas City
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Caraustar Industries

What is Caraustar Industries address?

Caraustar Industries location is at 5000 Austell Powder, Springs Road Suite 300

Who is the CEO of Caraustar Industries?

Caraustar Industries CEO is Michael Patton, their score by employees is 53

What is Caraustar Industries eNPS?

The eNPS for Caraustar Industries is -100

What is the salary for Recruiter in Caraustar Industries?

Recruiter average salary in the US is 94k

What are the salaries in the Sales in Caraustar Industries?

The average salaries for Sales in Caraustar Industries is 173k

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