

Diverse employees at Insteel Industries have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterInsteel Industries employees are -34% more likely to recommend Insteel Industries as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at Insteel Industries is rated below average by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Insteel Industries employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Insteel Industries’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Winston Salem, NC. See below in detail how working at Insteel Industries was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Insteel Industries is rated D+
Last updated 7 days ago
Insteel Industries ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 17 Insteel Industries employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Insteel Industries improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Lady was nice and straight forward
What makes you most happy at work?Getting more money on my check
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The closeness of our coworkers
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More money per hour would be a good start
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We used to get a good team share bonus that helped pay extra bills now we get nothing
What needs to change to make the company culture better?To have sale not control production
Insteel manufactures and markets steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications.
Insteel strives to be the nation's supplier of choice for steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications by delivering superior value to our customers. To achieve this objective, we are committed to providing the highest quality products, competitive prices, prompt and reliable delivery, and highly personalized service. We expect our rigorous pursuit of this objective will generate attractive long-term returns for our shareholders.
| Headquarter | Mount Airy, NC United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | insteel.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1953 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | IIIN |
9 employees at Insteel Industries have reviewed Insteel Industries across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 7 days ago.
Overall, the 9 Insteel Industries employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Insteel Industries are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Insteel Industries, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Insteel Industries are generally satisfied with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Insteel Industries are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Insteel Industries believe the environment at Insteel Industries is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Insteel Industries is comfortably fast. About 17% of the employees at Insteel Industries work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Insteel Industries 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 Winston Salem, NC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Winston Salem, NC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 72% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Insteel Industries' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Insteel Industries employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Howard Osler’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Howard Osler in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Winston Salem, NC. Howard Osler Woltz III’s employees rank Insteel Industries in the Top 50% for Team, in the Bottom 40% for Work Culture, and in the Bottom 35% for Environment.
The Insteel Industries Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Howard Osler Woltz III, Vice President Richard Wagner, and Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller Scot Jafroodi
Howard Osler Woltz III CEO / President
Mr. Howard Osler Woltz, III, has been the Chief Executive Officer of Insteel Industries Inc. since 1991 and has been its... read more
Richard Wagner Vice President
Mr. Richard T. Wagner has been General Manager of the Concrete Reinforcing Products Business Unit - Insteel Wire... read more
Scot Jafroodi Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller
Mr. Scot R. Jafroodi has been the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller of Insteel Industries Inc. since... read more
James F. Petelle VP of Administration & Secretary
Mr. James F. Petelle, also known as Jim, has been the Vice President of Administration and Secretary at Insteel... read more
Michael C. Gazmarian VP, CFO & Treasurer
Mr. Michael C. Gazmarian has been the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Insteel Industries Inc. since his joining... read more
Faruk Gole Director Of Manufacturing
Faruk Gole serves as the Director Of Manufacturing for Insteel Industries, Inc. Faruk started at Insteel Industries, Inc... read more
Bullington Lyle Vice President, Information Services
Bullington Lyle serves as the Vice President, Information Services of Insteel Industries, Inc. Bullington currently... read more
Jim York Vice President
Jim York serves as the Vice President of Insteel Industries, Inc. Jim currently resides in the Joplin, Missouri Area.
Michael Gazmarian Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Michael Gazmarian serves as the Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Insteel Industries, Inc.... read more
How much do people at Insteel Industries get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Insteel Industries is $112,104, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $111,080, or $53 per hour.
At Insteel Industries, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $216,875 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,737 annually. Average Insteel Industries salaries by department include: Admin at $55,010, HR at $112,337, Business Development at $94,431, and Marketing at $100,781. Half of Insteel Industries salaries are above $111,080.
6 employees at Insteel Industries rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 6 employees at Insteel Industries rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated 7 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $204k | $204k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $259k | $259k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $263k | $263k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Insteel Industries score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing Insteel Industries in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Insteel Industries across various culture dimensions.
Insteel Industries' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.

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Who is the CEO of Insteel Industries?
Insteel Industries CEO is Howard Osler Woltz III, their score by employees is 64
What is Insteel Industries eNPS?
The eNPS for Insteel Industries is -34
What is Insteel Industries revenue?
Insteel Industries revenue is $389M
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in Insteel Industries?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 171k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Insteel Industries?
The average salaries for Admin in Insteel Industries is 55k