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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSchnitzer Steel Industries employees are -34% more likely to recommend Schnitzer Steel Industries as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Schnitzer Steel Industries is rated below average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. Schnitzer Steel Industries employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Schnitzer Steel Industries’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Schnitzer Steel Industries was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Schnitzer Steel Industries is rated D-
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Schnitzer Steel Industries ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 10 Schnitzer Steel Industries employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Schnitzer Steel Industries improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It felt very personal and casual
What makes you most happy at work?Autonomy, opportunity, challenges, creative outlet.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and thought
What does the leadership team need to get better at?we are Canadian and we follow our labor laws was told by my supervisor we are American we do not have to follow your labor laws
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Sensitivity and fostering a cohesive group.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.schnitzersteel.com |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SCHN |
Schnitzer Steel Industries competitors include Commercial Metals Company. Schnitzer Steel Industries ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Schnitzer Steel Industries compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
4 employees at Schnitzer Steel Industries have reviewed Schnitzer Steel Industries 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 4 Schnitzer Steel Industries employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Schnitzer Steel Industries are pleased with their total compensation at Schnitzer Steel Industries, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Schnitzer Steel Industries are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 4 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Schnitzer Steel Industries are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Schnitzer Steel Industries believe the environment at Schnitzer Steel Industries is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Schnitzer Steel Industries is extremely fast. About 33% of the employees at Schnitzer Steel Industries work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Schnitzer Steel Industries are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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 Schnitzer Steel Industries employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Schnitzer Steel Industries' KPIs and OKRs.
Tamara’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Tamara in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Tamara Lundgren’s employees rank Schnitzer Steel Industries in the Top 25% for Compensation, in the Bottom 40% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 35% for Happiness. When compared to Schnitzer Steel Industries’s competitors, Tamara Lundgren ranks below Commercial Metals Company CEO Barbara Smith.
The Schnitzer Steel Industries Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Tamara Lundgren, Senior VP & Co-President of Auto & Metals Recycling Business Michael Henderson, and Independent Director Judith Ann Johansen
Tamara Lundgren CEO / President
Tamara Lundgren serves as the CEO / President of Schnitzer Steel Industries.
Michael Henderson Senior VP & Co-President of Auto & Metals Recycling Business
Mr. Michael Henderson, also known as Mike, serves as Senior Vice President at Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. and has... read more
Judith Ann Johansen Independent Director
Ms. Judith Ann Johansen, J.D. has been a Director at Schnitzer Steel from January 2006. Ms. Johansen served as President... read more
Jeffrey Dyck Senior VP & President of Steel Manufacturing Business
Mr. Jeffrey Dyck, also known as Jeff, has been President of Steel Manufacturing Business (Operating as Cascade Steel... read more
Steven G. Heiskell Senior VP and Co-President of Auto & Metals Recycling Business
Mr. Steven G. Heiskell serves as Senior Vice President at Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. and has been its Co-President... read more
Stefano Gaggini VP, Corporate Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
Mr. Stefano Gaggini has been the Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Corporate Controller at Schnitzer... read more
Linda Gustavson VP & CFO, Metals Recycling Business
Linda Gustavson serves as the VP & CFO, Metals Recycling Business of Schnitzer Steel. Linda started at Schnitzer Steel... read more
Erin Courtney Vice President of Finance
Erin Courtney serves as the Vice President of Finance of Schnitzer Steel. Erin started at Schnitzer Steel in May of... read more
Mike Brinkley VP Division Services
Mike Brinkley serves as the VP Division Services of Schnitzer Steel Industries.
How much do people at Schnitzer Steel Industries get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Schnitzer Steel Industries is $87,332, or $41 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,284, or $51 per hour.
At Schnitzer Steel Industries, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $114,217 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,009 annually. Average Schnitzer Steel Industries salaries by department include: Finance at $74,122, HR at $91,812, Operations at $81,471, and Customer Support at $60,305. Half of Schnitzer Steel Industries salaries are above $106,284.
3 employees at Schnitzer Steel Industries rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at Schnitzer Steel Industries rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $83k | $83k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $104k | $104k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $256k | $256k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $352k | $352k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Schnitzer Steel Industries across various culture dimensions.
Schnitzer Steel Industries PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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Who is the CEO of Schnitzer Steel Industries?
Schnitzer Steel Industries CEO is Tamara Lundgren, their score by employees is 50
What is Schnitzer Steel Industries eNPS?
The eNPS for Schnitzer Steel Industries is -34
What is Schnitzer Steel Industries revenue?
Schnitzer Steel Industries revenue is $2B
What is the salary for HR Manager in Schnitzer Steel Industries?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 97k
What are the salaries in the Design in Schnitzer Steel Industries?
The average salaries for Design in Schnitzer Steel Industries is 72k