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| 32% | Promoters |
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| 27% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at Graham Packaging is rated below average by 57 employees, across various culture dimensions. Graham Packaging employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Graham Packaging’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Gettysburg, PA. See below in detail how working at Graham Packaging was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Graham Packaging is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Graham Packaging ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 55 Graham Packaging employee reviews, 63% were positive. The remaining 37% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Graham Packaging improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 63% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 37% |
What did you like most about the interview process?All job responsibilities are not fully explained.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Safety is priority unless no one is looking.
What are some of the best things about your team?I worked nightshift for many years. Nightshift employee work well together with the same goal.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pay does not depend on ability to perform job or willingness to help others.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Have more people who care about the success of the company and not time punchers or hiring experts to be management when they have no idea what it's like on the floor as an operator or mechanic.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Everything from making a correct production schedule and manning schedule to helping the operators and mechanics and leads do their job properly and safely
Graham Packaging is a global leader in plastic packaging solutions.
Our emphasis on Environmental Health and Safety is fundamental to our business. It plays a significant role in the sustainability of our products and manufacturing processes. And it results in competitive advantage. Most important of all, protecting our employees, communities and the planet is the right thing to do.
| Headquarter | 2401 Pleasant Valley Road York, PA United States of America |
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| Website | www.grahampackaging.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1970 |
| Tel | 717-849-8500 |
Graham Packaging competitors include ALPLA Werke Alwin Lehner and BWAY. Graham Packaging ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Graham Packaging compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
57 employees at Graham Packaging have reviewed Graham Packaging 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 57 Graham Packaging 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 Graham Packaging are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Graham Packaging, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Graham Packaging are generally satisfied with their team. 57 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Graham Packaging are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Graham Packaging believe the environment at Graham Packaging is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Graham Packaging is extremely fast. About 13% of the employees at Graham Packaging work 8 hours or less, while 24% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Graham Packaging are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Gettysburg, PA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Gettysburg, PA 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.
At this moment no Graham Packaging employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Graham Packaging's KPIs and OKRs.
Mark’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Mark in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Gettysburg, PA. Mark Burgess’s employees rank Graham Packaging in the Top 40% for Compensation, in the Top 40% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 45% for Happiness. Burgess is generally unpopular with Graham Packaging employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, Caucasian employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Graham Packaging Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Mark Burgess, Vice President Engineering and Technical Services Mike Gauthier, and CFO Michael Graham
Mark Burgess CEO / President
Mark Burgess serves as the CEO / President of Graham Packaging.
Mike Gauthier Vice President Engineering and Technical Services
Mike Gauthier serves as the Vice President Engineering and Technical Services of Graham Packaging. Mike started at... read more
Michael Graham CFO
Michael Graham serves as the CFO of Graham Packaging.
Cathal Flanagan Chief Technology Officer
Cathal Flanagan serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Graham Packaging.
Michael Campbell Vice President of Engineering
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Michael Reed Vice President Business Development
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Kristin Warfel CFO - North America
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Paul Noble Vice President Sales
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How much do people at Graham Packaging get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Graham Packaging is $134,071, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,646, or $64 per hour.
At Graham Packaging, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $226,381 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,497 annually. Average Graham Packaging salaries by department include: Product at $161,729, Admin at $62,734, Operations at $130,549, and Business Development at $172,745. Half of Graham Packaging salaries are above $133,646.
22 employees at Graham Packaging rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings) while 21 employees at Graham Packaging rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 21 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $133k | $133k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $238k | $238k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Graham Packaging score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Graham Packaging in the Bottom 40% 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 Graham Packaging across various culture dimensions.
Graham Packaging PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is Graham Packaging address?
Graham Packaging location is at 2401 Pleasant Valley Road
Who is the CEO of Graham Packaging?
Graham Packaging CEO is Mark Burgess, their score by employees is 60
What is Graham Packaging eNPS?
The eNPS for Graham Packaging is -9
What is the salary for DevOps in Graham Packaging?
DevOps average salary in the US is 118k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Graham Packaging?
The average salaries for Engineering in Graham Packaging is 141k