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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSeneca Foods employees are 9% more likely to recommend Seneca Foods as a great place to work
| 45% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Seneca Foods is rated average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Seneca Foods employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Executive Team, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Seneca Foods’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Merced, CA. See below in detail how working at Seneca Foods was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Seneca Foods is rated C+
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Seneca Foods ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 5 Seneca Foods employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Seneca Foods improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Benefits and investment for employees in company
What do you like best about the leadership team?Support our ideas and projects
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Openly listen instead of listening with biased opinions or preset judgments. Mainly talking about management here. Don't expect to be appreciated for your hard work. Only certain employees matter. Unfair treatment to employees. What is unacceptable for one employee is ok for another employee to do.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Knowing their employees, being impartial and fair, training guidelines need to be in place, and employee evaluations need to actually be incorporated.
At Seneca, we believe that everyone deserves year-round access to great-tasting food that's also great for you.
Seneca Foods' mission is to feed the world safe and nutritious products that are valued and enjoyed by families everywhere.
| Headquarter | 2801 Finch Rd Modesto, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | senecafoods.com |
| Founding Date | 1949 |
| Tel | 6087438324 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SENEA |
Seneca Foods competitors include General Mills Inc. and Danone. Seneca Foods ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Seneca Foods compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
16 employees at Seneca Foods have reviewed Seneca Foods 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 16 Seneca Foods employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Seneca Foods are pleased with their total compensation at Seneca Foods, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Seneca Foods are generally satisfied with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Seneca Foods are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Seneca Foods believe the environment at Seneca Foods is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Seneca Foods is comfortably fast. About 25% of the employees at Seneca Foods work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Seneca Foods are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Merced, CA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Merced, CA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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 Seneca Foods employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Seneca Foods' KPIs and OKRs.
Kraig’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Kraig in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Merced, CA. Kraig Kayser’s employees rank Seneca Foods in the Top 20% for Compensation, in the Top 25% for Executive Team, and in the Top 30% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Seneca Foods’s competitors, Kraig Kayser ranks below both Danone CEO Emmanuel Faber and General Mills Inc. CEO Jeff Harmening.
The Seneca Foods Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Kraig Kayser, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dean E. Erstad, and Executive VP & COO Paul L. Palmby
Kraig Kayser CEO / President
Mr. Kraig H. Kayser has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Seneca Foods Corp. since 1993. Mr. Kayser... read more
Dean E. Erstad Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Mr. Dean E. Erstad has been Senior Vice President of Sales and marketing of Seneca Foods Corp. since 2001 and served as... read more
Paul L. Palmby Executive VP & COO
Mr. Paul L. Palmby has been Chief Operating Officer for Seneca Foods Corp. since January 1, 2006 and has been its... read more
Arthur S. Wolcott Founder & Chairman of the Board
Mr. Arthur S. Wolcott is the Founder of Seneca Foods Corp. and has been its Chairman since 1949. Mr. Wolcott served as... read more
Timothy John Benjamin Senior VP, CFO & Treasurer
Mr. Timothy John Benjamin has been Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer at Seneca Foods Corp.... read more
Aaron Michael Girard Senior Vice President of Logistics
Mr. Aaron Michael Girard has been Senior Vice President of Logistics at Seneca Foods Corp. since 2010.
Cynthia L. Fohrd Senior VP & Chief Administrative Officer
Ms. Cynthia L. Fohrd has been Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President at Seneca Foods Corp. since 2007.... read more
Matthew John Henschler Senior Vice President of Technical Services and Development
Mr. Matthew John Henschler, also known as Matt, has been Senior Vice President of Technical Services and Development at... read more
Paul Palmby Executive VP & COO
Paul Palmby serves as the Executive VP & COO for Seneca Foods Corporation. Paul started at Seneca Foods Corporation in... read more
How much do people at Seneca Foods get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Seneca Foods is $120,907, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,838, or $58 per hour.
At Seneca Foods, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $205,639 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,318 annually. Average Seneca Foods salaries by department include: Engineering at $134,559, Product at $152,574, Design at $116,770, and Sales at $138,244. Half of Seneca Foods salaries are above $121,838.
5 employees at Seneca Foods rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 5 employees at Seneca Foods rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $241k | $241k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $283k | $283k | 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 Seneca Foods across various culture dimensions.
Seneca Foods' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Seneca Foods' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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What is Seneca Foods address?
Seneca Foods location is at 2801 Finch Rd
Who is the CEO of Seneca Foods?
Seneca Foods CEO is Kraig Kayser, their score by employees is 59
What is Seneca Foods eNPS?
The eNPS for Seneca Foods is 9
What is Seneca Foods revenue?
Seneca Foods revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Account Executive in Seneca Foods?
Account Executive average salary in the US is 83k