GrafTech International Culture | Comparably
GrafTech International Ltd. (GTI) manufactures a range of graphite electrodes, products for the production of electric arc furnace (EAF) read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
7
TOTAL
RATINGS
166

GrafTech International Company Culture

GrafTech International Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.0/5
GrafTech International's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

GrafTech International CEO

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Joel Hawthorne GrafTech International's CEO
Joel Hawthorne
76 /100

Diversity at GrafTech International

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Diverse employees at GrafTech International have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored

Women at GrafTech International

GrafTech International 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?

17

GrafTech International employees are 17% more likely to recommend GrafTech International as a great place to work

50%Promoters
17%Passives
33%Detractors

Working at GrafTech International

Working at GrafTech International is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. GrafTech International employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting GrafTech International’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Cleveland, OH. See below in detail how working at GrafTech International was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at GrafTech International

C-

Overall Company Culture at GrafTech International is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
35%

GrafTech International ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

GrafTech International Employee Reviews

Out of 4 GrafTech International employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From GrafTech International Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    It's great feeling that you are valued, and you are part of a team
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    The mission and the vision of the company, and how we all are like a family
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Skill levels, and the communication

GrafTech International Company Information

GrafTech International Company Overview

GrafTech International Ltd. (GTI) manufactures a range of graphite electrodes, products for the production of electric arc furnace (EAF)

GrafTech International Mission, Vision & Values

GrafTech International Mission & Values

Increase our throughput by maximizing the amount and speed of free cash flow generated at the defined constraint every day.

GrafTech International Vision Statement

We enable customer leadership better and faster than our competition, through the creation, innovation and manufacture of carbon and graphite material science based solutions.

Headquarter12900 Snow Road
Independence, OH
United States of America
Websitewww.graftech.com
Founding Date1886
Tel2166762624
Company StatusPublic
StockEAF

GrafTech International Competitors

GrafTech International competitors include Brookfield Asset Management and SGL Carbon. GrafTech International ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how GrafTech International compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Brookfield Asset Management's Logo
    Brookfield Asset Management
    3.0/5
  2. #2
    GrafTech International's Logo
    GrafTech International
    3.0/5
  3. #3
    SGL Carbon's Logo
    SGL Carbon
    2.2/5

GrafTech International Employees

7 employees at GrafTech International have reviewed GrafTech International 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 7 GrafTech International employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at GrafTech International are not very pleased with their total compensation at GrafTech International, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at GrafTech International are generally satisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at GrafTech International are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at GrafTech International believe the environment at GrafTech International is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at GrafTech International is extremely fast. About 60% of the employees at GrafTech International work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at GrafTech International are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining GrafTech International - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Cleveland, OH about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Cleveland, OH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.

GrafTech International KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of GrafTech International's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 GrafTech International employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

GrafTech International CEO & Leadership

GrafTech International CEO - Joel Hawthorne

Joel Hawthorne GrafTech International's CEO
76 /100

Joel’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Cleveland, OH. Compared to GrafTech International’s competitors, Joel Hawthorne ranks right above Brookfield Asset Management CEO Bruce Flatt. Under Hawthorne’s leadership, GrafTech International employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Professional Development. Manager and Executive Team are two areas, according to respondents, where GrafTech International could stand to see real improvement.

GrafTech International Leadership

The GrafTech International Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Joel Hawthorne, CFO Mark Widmar, and CFO Quinn Coburn

  • Joel Hawthorne  CEO / President

    Joel Hawthorne CEO / President

    Joel Hawthorne serves as the CEO / President of GrafTech International.

  • Mark Widmar CFO

    Mark Widmar serves as the CFO of GrafTech International.

  • Quinn Coburn CFO

    Quinn Coburn serves as the CFO of GrafTech International. Quinn started at GrafTech International in September of 2015.... read more

  • Meredith Bandy Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications

    Meredith Bandy serves as the Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications of GrafTech International.

  • Andy Reynolds Director, Product Development and Applied Technology

    Andy Reynolds serves as the Director, Product Development and Applied Technology of GrafTech International. Andy started... read more

  • Dave Longsderff Director of Business & Sales

    Dave Longsderff serves as the Director of Business & Sales of GrafTech International.

  • Catherine D Vice President Corporate Controller

    Catherine D serves as the Vice President Corporate Controller of GrafTech International. Catherine started at GrafTech... read more

  • Ken Nowak Vice President

    Ken Nowak serves as the Vice President of GrafTech International.

  • Michael Carr VP Financial Planning & Strategy

    Michael Carr serves as the VP Financial Planning & Strategy of GrafTech International. Michael started at GrafTech... read more

GrafTech International Salaries

How much does GrafTech International pay?

How much do people at GrafTech International get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at GrafTech International is $122,203, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,209, or $57 per hour.

At GrafTech International, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $209,445 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,980 annually. Average GrafTech International salaries by department include: Finance at $87,670, Customer Support at $64,923, Admin at $55,739, and Product at $151,265. Half of GrafTech International salaries are above $119,209.

5 employees at GrafTech International rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings) while 5 employees at GrafTech International rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$67k
$67k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$92k
$92k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$119k
$119k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$171k
$171k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$224k
$224k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$244k
$244k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$288k
$288k100th Percentile
$122,203*
Average Compensation
$119,209*
Median Compensation

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

GrafTech International Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at GrafTech International

Diverse employees at GrafTech International score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing GrafTech International in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at GrafTech International 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

GrafTech International Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Life Insurance

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

GrafTech International PTO

GrafTech International's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. GrafTech International's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 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+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo50%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

GrafTech International Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in GrafTech International on Comparably

Candidates By Department

IT
50%
All Industries
50%

Candidates By Location

Independence
50%
New York City
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding GrafTech International

What is GrafTech International address?

GrafTech International location is at 12900 Snow Road

Who is the CEO of GrafTech International?

GrafTech International CEO is Joel Hawthorne, their score by employees is 76

What is GrafTech International eNPS?

The eNPS for GrafTech International is 17

What is GrafTech International revenue?

GrafTech International revenue is $551M

What is the salary for Web/Visual Designer in GrafTech International?

Web/Visual Designer average salary in the US is 74k

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