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Cargill Company Culture
Cargill Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Cargill's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
A+CEO Rating
ADiversity
AGender
APerks & Benefits
B+Cargill CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David MacLennan
77 /100
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Diversity at Cargill
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A
Diverse employees at Cargill have rated Retention, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cargill
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A
Women at Cargill have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Cargill eNPS
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?
18
Cargill employees are 18% more likely to recommend Cargill as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Cargill
Working at Cargill is rated highly by 592 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cargill employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, CEO Rating, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Cargill’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Cargill was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cargill
B+
Overall Company Culture at Cargill is rated B+
Last updated a month ago
Top
20%
Cargill ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Cargill Employee Reviews
Out of 374 Cargill employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cargill improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Cargill Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?It’s Good to work under leadership what we ha
- What are some of the best things about your team?We have all been with the company at least 10+ years some 30+
- What makes you most happy at work?I'm provided flexibility & not micromanaged..
Constructive Feedback From Cargill Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Strategy, vision, and being more accountable to reaults. This company is full if nepetisim ans cronyisim
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?No matter how many meetings or trainings the company holds if people don't wavy to do it they won't. Repeated falsification of documentation and or cross contaminating of product tells the company this. Individuals who display these behaviors aren't good for the company yet CCNA loves and keeps them
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Actually listen to the people that are working there instead of the idiot supervisors that are just going to tell you what they want to hear to get their bonus
Cargill Company Information
Cargill Company Overview
"Cargill engages in trading, purchasing and distributing grain and other agricultural commodities."
Cargill was founded in 1865 and its current CEO is David MacLennan. Since its inception 161 years ago, Cargill has grown to 143932 employees.
Cargill Mission, Vision & Values
Cargill Mission & Values
Cargill is commited to helping the world thrive.
Cargill Vision Statement
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Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Cargill
Connecting our global food system to nourish the world and protect the planet Cargill is working to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We've been in business for more than 150 years and have a history working with partners to navigate our complex food system from field to table.
Environmental factors in the beef supply chain include biodiversity, air emissions, water use, energy use, land management, waste and by-products. We support environmental sustainability efforts by cattle producers and through our active membership in the Global Roundtable on Sustainable Beef, a multi-stakeholder organization working to continuously improve the beef industry. In our own operations, we conserve natural resources, improve water and energy efficiency, and reduce solid waste and reliance on fossil fuels. We use an environmental management system based upon the requirements of ISO 14001 at all our beef and cattle feeder locations.
Cargill invests in local communities through economic development, partnerships and giving combined with the volunteer efforts of our employees. Cargill provides corporate support to select national and global nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that serve communities in which we have a business presence. We support partners working within our focus areas of food security, nutrition, and sustainability. And, our businesses and facilities sponsor employee-led groups, called Cargill Cares Councils, which support civic and non-profit organizations in their local communities.
Cargill Cares Councils seek to recognize issues important to our communities; build effective relationships with community leaders; and work to help improve living standards and promote vibrant, stable communities.
| Headquarter | Wayzata, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cargill.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1865 |
| Tel | 1-800-227-4455 |
| Company Status | Private |
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Cargill Competitors
Cargill competitors include Bunge, DSM, Mondelez International North America, and Conagra Brands. Cargill ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cargill compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Cargill Employees
Cargill has 143932 employees. 592 employees at Cargill have reviewed Cargill across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 592 Cargill employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cargill are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Cargill, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cargill are pleased with their team. 592 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Cargill are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cargill believe the environment at Cargill is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cargill is comfortably fast. About 48% of the employees at Cargill work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Cargill are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Cargill employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Cargill report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
83% of Cargill employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Cargill employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
Cargill employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
70% of Cargill employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Cargill - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Cargill is that the company was prepared on their first day. Cargill employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.
Cargill KPIs and OKRs
At Cargill 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Cargill's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Cargill employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Cargill CEO & Leadership
Cargill CEO - David MacLennan
77 /100
David’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Cargill’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees in the Finance department, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, employees in the Product department, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees in the Operations department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Cargill’s competitors, David MacLennan ranks right above DSM CEO Feike Sijbesma. Under MacLennan’s leadership, Cargill employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Environment and Work Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Cargill could stand to see real improvement.
Cargill Leadership
The Cargill Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO David MacLennan, Corporate Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Supply Chain; Sustainability Ruth Kimmelshue, and Executive Vice President Todd Hall
David MacLennan CEO / President
David MacLennan serves as the CEO / President of Cargill.
Ruth Kimmelshue Corporate Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Supply Chain; Sustainability
Ruth Kimmelshue serves as the Corporate Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Supply Chain; Sustainability of... read more
Jeff Smith Vice President, Engineering and Plant Operations, Animal Protein Businesses
Jeff Smith serves as the Vice President, Engineering and Plant Operations, Animal Protein Businesses of Cargill.
Gavin Atkinson Vice President - Global Business Operations & Supply Chain Leader
Gavin Atkinson serves as the Vice President - Global Business Operations & Supply Chain Leader of Cargill. Gavin started... read more
Tim Maupin VP of Agriculture Operations
Tim Maupin serves as the VP of Agriculture Operations of Cargill. Tim started at Cargill in January of 1998. Tim... read more
Eric Johnson Vice President, Corporate Plant Operations
Eric Johnson serves as the Vice President, Corporate Plant Operations of Cargill. Eric started at Cargill in February of... read more
Allie Newman AVP - Global Finance HR Leader
Allie Newman serves as the AVP - Global Finance HR Leader of Cargill. Allie started at Cargill in July of 2018. Allie... read more
Jack Staloch VP Global Director of Biotechnology R&D
Jack Staloch serves as the VP Global Director of Biotechnology R&D of Cargill.
Cargill Salaries
How much does Cargill pay?
How much do people at Cargill get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cargill is $117,836, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,797, or $53 per hour.
At Cargill, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $231,521 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,525 annually. Average Cargill salaries by department include: Engineering at $144,683, Communications at $235,504, Customer Support at $93,657, and IT at $100,043. Half of Cargill salaries are above $110,797.
194 employees at Cargill rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 576 ratings) while 183 employees at Cargill rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 191 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Cargill employees include job titles like Senior Marketing Manager, Data Analyst, Director of Operations, and Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 10 salary records from Cargill employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $165k | $165k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $232k | $232k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $276k | $276k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $295k | $295k | 100th Percentile |
$117,836*
Average Compensation
$110,797*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Cargill Salaries by City
Cargill Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Cargill
Diverse employees at Cargill score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Cargill in the Top 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cargill across various culture dimensions.
We believe the path to winning requires each person, regardless of role, level, department or location, to demonstrate inclusive leadership behaviors to drive extraordinary results. To stand apart in this changing world, we actively engage all employees to create a more integrated, better equipped organization.
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Cargill Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Cargill PTO
Cargill's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Cargill's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Cargill's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Cargill on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 26% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 23% | |
IT | 14% | |
Marketing | 9% | |
Executive | 6% | |
Other | 23% |
Candidates By Location
Minneapolis | 66% | |
|---|---|---|
Saint Paul | 9% | |
Shakopee | 3% | |
Burnsville | 3% | |
Wyoming | 3% | |
Other | 17% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cargill
Who is the CEO of Cargill?
Cargill CEO is David MacLennan, their score by employees is 77
What is Cargill eNPS?
The eNPS for Cargill is 18
What is the salary for Principal Designer in Cargill?
Principal Designer average salary in the US is 164k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in Cargill?
The average salaries for Business Development in Cargill is 115k
How many employees work in Cargill?
Cargill has 143932 employees
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