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National Food Distributor:
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KeHE Distributors Company Culture
KeHE Distributors Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.0/5
KeHE Distributors' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
B+Outlook
B+Diversity
BRetention
BeNPS
BKeHE Distributors CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Deb Conklin
73 /100
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Diversity at KeHE Distributors
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at KeHE Distributors have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at KeHE Distributors
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at KeHE Distributors have rated Team, Work Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
KeHE Distributors 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 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
18
KeHE Distributors employees are 18% more likely to recommend KeHE Distributors as a great place to work
| 51% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at KeHE Distributors
Working at KeHE Distributors is rated average by 347 employees, across various culture dimensions. KeHE Distributors employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Outlook, and Retention categories, putting KeHE Distributors’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at KeHE Distributors was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at KeHE Distributors
B
Overall Company Culture at KeHE Distributors is rated B
Last updated 12 days ago
Top
30%
KeHE Distributors ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
KeHE Distributors Employee Reviews
Out of 218 KeHE Distributors employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping KeHE Distributors improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From KeHE Distributors Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The work I do, my team, the exporting to have an impact
- What do you like best about the leadership team?The CEO is excellent, as is the head of sales and marketing.
- What did you like most about the interview process?the process is good as normal , very on task highly recommend and communication level is on point
Constructive Feedback From KeHE Distributors Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Leadership company needs people who have lead and management experience
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Misleading info about expectations and hours worked.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel that u should honestly get paid more
KeHE Distributors Company Information
KeHE Distributors Company Overview
National Food Distributor: Natural, Organic, Specialty, Fresh
KeHE Distributors Mission, Vision & Values
KeHE Distributors Mission & Values
We authentically serve the grocery industry through our natural, organic, fresh, and specialty product assortment. Our Vision: To be the preferred supply chain partner in the specialty, natural & organic and fresh product marketplace in North America. Our Mission: We are dedicated to the success of our customers and suppliers by providing optimal distribution solutions and value-added sales and marketing services. Our Core Purpose: We SERVE to make lives better® for our customers, our suppliers, our employees and our communities.
| Headquarter | 1245 E Diehl Rd #200 Naperville, IL 60563 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kehe.com |
| Founding Date | 1953 |
| Tel | (630) 343-0000 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | careers.kehe.com/ |
| Social Sites |
KeHE Distributors Competitors
KeHE Distributors competitors include US FOODS INC. and United Natural Foods. KeHE Distributors ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how KeHE Distributors compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
At KeHE, goodness is at the root of everything we do. We cultivate goodness across the organization to make a difference for our people, those they touch, and beyond. Here’s how our commitments to people, the planet, purpose, and performance fostered a successful year, and our formula for continued growth in the future.
KeHE Distributors Employees
347 employees at KeHE Distributors have reviewed KeHE Distributors across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 12 days ago.
Overall, the 347 KeHE Distributors employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at KeHE Distributors are generally satisfied with their total compensation at KeHE Distributors, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at KeHE Distributors are generally satisfied with their team. 347 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at KeHE Distributors are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at KeHE Distributors believe the environment at KeHE Distributors is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at KeHE Distributors is comfortably fast. About 36% of the employees at KeHE Distributors work 8 hours or less, while 13% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at KeHE Distributors 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
KeHE Distributors employees generally work 10.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at KeHE Distributors report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
81% of KeHE Distributors employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
KeHE Distributors employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
KeHE Distributors employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
68% of KeHE Distributors employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining KeHE Distributors - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining KeHE Distributors is that the company was unprepared on their first day. KeHE Distributors employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
KeHE Distributors KPIs and OKRs
At KeHE Distributors 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of KeHE Distributors' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 KeHE Distributors employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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KeHE Distributors CEO & Leadership
KeHE Distributors CEO - Deb Conklin
73 /100
KeHE Distributors’s CEO Deb Conklin started in this role in 2023. Deb’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. KeHE Distributors’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, African American/Black employees, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, Female employees, and employees in the Operations department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to KeHE Distributors’s competitors, Deb Conklin ranks right above US FOODS INC. CEO Andrew Iacobucci. Under Conklin’s leadership, KeHE Distributors employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Retention. Gender and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where KeHE Distributors could stand to see real improvement.
KeHE Distributors Leadership
The KeHE Distributors Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Deb Conklin, Executive Vice President Sales Jack Porter, and Executive Vice President Jim Curran
Deb Conklin CEO / President
Deb Conklin serves as the CEO / President of KeHE Distributors.
Jack Porter Executive Vice President Sales
Jack Porter serves as the Executive Vice President Sales of KeHE Distributors.
Jim Curran Executive Vice President
Jim Curran serves as the Executive Vice President of KeHE Distributors. Jim started at KeHE Distributors in Dec of 2016.... read more
Geoff Goetz Senior Vice President Supply Chain
Geoff Goetz serves as the Senior Vice President Supply Chain of KeHE Distributors. Geoff started at KeHE Distributors in... read more
Scott Bartels VP Operations
Scott Bartels serves as the VP Operations of KeHE Distributors. Scott started at KeHE Distributors in Mar of 2014. Scott... read more
Eddie Addis Regional Vice President Of Operations
Eddie Addis serves as the Regional Vice President Of Operations of KeHE Distributors. Eddie started at KeHE Distributors... read more
Mark B Vice President Operations
Mark B serves as the Vice President Operations of KeHE Distributors.
Thomas Bailey Executive Director of Transportation West
Thomas Bailey serves as the Executive Director of Transportation West of KeHE Distributors. Thomas started at KeHE... read more
Larry Hartley EVP, Warehouse Operations
Larry Hartley serves as the EVP, Warehouse Operations of KeHE Distributors.
KeHE Distributors Salaries
How much does KeHE Distributors pay?
How much do people at KeHE Distributors get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at KeHE Distributors is $115,710, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,421, or $53 per hour.
At KeHE Distributors, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $204,372 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $49,842 annually. Average KeHE Distributors salaries by department include: Finance at $74,685, HR at $111,778, Product at $177,361, and Operations at $73,202. Half of KeHE Distributors salaries are above $110,421.
127 employees at KeHE Distributors rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 378 ratings) while 122 employees at KeHE Distributors rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 131 ratings).
Last updated 13 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $160k | $160k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $212k | $212k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
$115,710*
Average Compensation
$110,421*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
KeHE Distributors Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at KeHE Distributors
Diverse employees at KeHE Distributors score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing KeHE Distributors in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at KeHE Distributors across various culture dimensions.
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KeHE Distributors Perks & Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Learn More here: https://assets.jibecdn.com/prod/kehe/0.0.14/assets/esop.pdf
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
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
KeHE Distributors PTO
KeHE Distributors' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is KeHE Distributors' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. KeHE Distributors' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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KeHE Distributors Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in KeHE Distributors on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Design | 25% | |
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Marketing | 25% | |
Business Development | 25% | |
HR | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 25% | |
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Aurora | 25% | |
Naperville | 25% | |
Elizabethtown | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding KeHE Distributors
What is KeHE Distributors address?
KeHE Distributors location is at 1245 E Diehl Rd #200
Who is the CEO of KeHE Distributors?
KeHE Distributors CEO is Deb Conklin, their score by employees is 73
What is KeHE Distributors eNPS?
The eNPS for KeHE Distributors is 18
What is the salary for Principal Designer in KeHE Distributors?
Principal Designer average salary in the US is 154k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in KeHE Distributors?
The average salaries for Customer Support in KeHE Distributors is 63k
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