

Diverse employees at MGP Ingredients have rated Executive Team, Work Culture, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMGP Ingredients employees are -40% more likely to recommend MGP Ingredients as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at MGP Ingredients is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. MGP Ingredients employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting MGP Ingredients’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Lawrence, KS. See below in detail how working at MGP Ingredients was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at MGP Ingredients is rated D
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MGP Ingredients ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMGP Ingredients produces and sells distillery and ingredients products to the packaged goods industry.
Secure our future by consistently delivering superior financial results by more fully participating in all levels of the alcohol and food ingredients segments for the betterment of our shareholders, employees, partners, consumers, and communities.
In each of the markets MGP serves, the Company strives to optimize its expertise and capabilities to develop better products for consumers and consistently create value for all stakeholders.
| Headquarter | Atchison, KS United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | mgpingredients.com./ |
| Founding Date | 1941 |
| Tel | 9133605474 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | MGPI |
MGP Ingredients competitors include Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated. MGP Ingredients ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how MGP Ingredients compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
5 employees at MGP Ingredients have reviewed MGP Ingredients 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 5 MGP Ingredients employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at MGP Ingredients are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at MGP Ingredients, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at MGP Ingredients are not very pleased with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at MGP Ingredients are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at MGP Ingredients believe the environment at MGP Ingredients is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at MGP Ingredients is extremely fast. About 75% of the employees at MGP Ingredients work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at MGP Ingredients 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 Lawrence, KS about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Lawrence, KS 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.
Employees’ understanding of MGP Ingredients' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 MGP Ingredients employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Gus’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Gus in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lawrence, KS. Gus Griffin’s employees rank MGP Ingredients in the Top 25% for Executive Team, in the Top 35% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Leadership. When compared to MGP Ingredients’s competitors, Gus Griffin ranks below Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated CEO J Harrison.
The MGP Ingredients Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Gus Griffin, Vice President of Ingredients Sales and Marketing Michael Rodger Buttshaw, and Vice President of Alcohol and Marketing David Dykstra
Gus Griffin CEO / President
Gus Griffin serves as the CEO / President of MGP Ingredients.
Michael Rodger Buttshaw Vice President of Ingredients Sales and Marketing
Mr. Michael Rodger Buttshaw, also known as Mike, has been Vice President of Ingredients Sales and Marketing of MGP... read more
David Dykstra Vice President of Alcohol and Marketing
Mr. David E. Dykstra has been Vice President of Alcohol and Marketing at MGP Ingredients, Inc. since 2009 and served as... read more
Thomas K. Pigott Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance
Mr. Thomas K. Pigott, also known as Tom, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance at MGP... read more
David J. Colo Independent Director
Mr. David J. Colo, also known as Dave, has been Chief Executive Officer, President and Director at SunOpta Inc since... read more
David E. Rindom Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President
Mr. David E. Rindom, also known as Dave, has been the Chief Administrative Officer and Vice President of MGP... read more
Stephen Glaser VP Production & Engineering
Stephen Glaser serves as the VP Production & Engineering of MGP Ingredients. Stephen started at MGP Ingredients in... read more
David Dykstra Vice President of Distillery Sales & Marketing
David Dykstra serves as the Vice President of Distillery Sales & Marketing of MGP Ingredients. David started at MGP... read more
Michael Buttshaw Vice President - Sales, Marketing and R&D
Michael Buttshaw serves as the Vice President - Sales, Marketing and R&D of MGP Ingredients.
How much do people at MGP Ingredients get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at MGP Ingredients is $117,635, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,068, or $64 per hour.
At MGP Ingredients, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $277,994 annually and the lowest is a Business Analyst at $34,227 annually. Average MGP Ingredients salaries by department include: Marketing at $160,800, Sales at $215,426, Engineering at $128,211, and Customer Support at $57,494. Half of MGP Ingredients salaries are above $134,068.
4 employees at MGP Ingredients rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at MGP Ingredients rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $93k | $93k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $132k | $132k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $193k | $193k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $260k | $260k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $353k | $353k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at MGP Ingredients score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing MGP Ingredients in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at MGP Ingredients across various culture dimensions.
MGP Ingredients' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. MGP Ingredients' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of MGP Ingredients?
MGP Ingredients CEO is Gus Griffin, their score by employees is 54
What is MGP Ingredients eNPS?
The eNPS for MGP Ingredients is -40
What is the salary for Sales Engineer in MGP Ingredients?
Sales Engineer average salary in the US is 137k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in MGP Ingredients?
The average salaries for Business Development in MGP Ingredients is 126k
Who are MGP Ingredients competitors?
MGP Ingredients main competitors are Coca-Cola Bottling Consolidated