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Sun Chemical Company Culture
Sun Chemical Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Sun Chemical's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
B-eNPS
COutlook
CExecutive Team
C-Gender
C-Sun Chemical CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Rudi Lenz
59 /100
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Diversity at Sun Chemical
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Diverse employees at Sun Chemical have rated Team, Meetings, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sun Chemical
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Women at Sun Chemical have rated Team, Meetings, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Sun Chemical 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?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-17
Sun Chemical employees are -17% more likely to recommend Sun Chemical as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at Sun Chemical
Working at Sun Chemical is rated below average by 100 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sun Chemical employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Sun Chemical’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Sun Chemical was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sun Chemical
D+
Overall Company Culture at Sun Chemical is rated D+
Last updated a month ago
Bottom
25%
Sun Chemical ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sun Chemical Employee Reviews
Out of 48 Sun Chemical employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sun Chemical improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
Positive Reviews From Sun Chemical Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Most everyone recognizes it’s a joke of a company and can laugh about it togeth
- What are some of the best things about your team?They dominate everything about the work
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The overall quality of everything
Constructive Feedback From Sun Chemical Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pay commensurate with your education
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Promoting from within the company
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The thing wrong is a lot of people here have been or are being discriminated against, harassed or targeted so they have slowed down a lot. This is all on management. I have seen and heard with my own eyes and ears a supervisor call an employee a <beep> after he walked away. So disrespectful here
Sun Chemical Company Information
Sun Chemical Company Overview
Sun Chemical is leading the way in developing, testing and promoting low migration products.
Sun Chemical Mission, Vision & Values
Sun Chemical Mission & Values
Sun Chemical’s unparalleled global presence allows for the delivery of local service and support that is customized to the markets it serves. Recognized as a leading source of innovation, Sun Chemical and DIC have 17 research and development centers that are committed to creating solutions that improve productivity, create new revenue opportunities for customers, and contribute to a more sustainable future.
| Headquarter | Parsippany, NJ United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | sunchemical.com |
Sun Chemical Competitors
Sun Chemical competitors include BASF and Flint Group. Sun Chemical ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sun Chemical compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Sun Chemical Employees
100 employees at Sun Chemical have reviewed Sun Chemical across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 100 Sun Chemical 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 Sun Chemical are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Sun Chemical, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sun Chemical are generally satisfied with their team. 100 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Sun Chemical are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sun Chemical believe the environment at Sun Chemical is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sun Chemical is extremely fast. About 42% of the employees at Sun Chemical work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sun Chemical are not very 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
Sun Chemical employees generally work 9.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Sun Chemical report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
72% of Sun Chemical employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Sun Chemical employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of Sun Chemical employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Sun Chemical employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
54% of Sun Chemical employees call their work environment negative
Environment
Joining Sun Chemical - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sun Chemical is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Sun Chemical employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.
Sun Chemical KPIs and OKRs
At Sun Chemical 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sun Chemical's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Sun Chemical employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Sun Chemical CEO & Leadership
Sun Chemical CEO - Rudi Lenz
59 /100
Rudi’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Rudi in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Rudi Lenz’s employees rank Sun Chemical in the Bottom 40% for Outlook, in the Bottom 35% for Executive Team, and in the Bottom 35% for Office Culture. Lenz is generally unpopular with Sun Chemical employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Product department, and by Female employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Sun Chemical’s competitors, Rudi Lenz ranks below BASF CEO Michael Heinz.
Sun Chemical Leadership
The Sun Chemical Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Rudi Lenz, VP Operations Brian Panczyk, and Vice president Global Operations John Gowlett
Rudi Lenz CEO / President
Rudi Lenz serves as the CEO / President of Sun Chemical.
Brian Panczyk VP Operations
Brian Panczyk serves as the VP Operations of Sun Chemical.
John Gowlett Vice president Global Operations
John Gowlett serves as the Vice president Global Operations of Sun Chemical.
Jeffrey Berger VP Finance/Treasurer
Jeffrey Berger serves as the VP Finance/Treasurer of Sun Chemical. Jeffrey started at Sun Chemical in September of 2003.... read more
Don Cook VP Exec. Sales
Don Cook serves as the VP Exec. Sales of Sun Chemical.
Mel Cox SVP & General Counsel
Mel Cox serves as the SVP & General Counsel of Sun Chemical.
Penny Holland Vice President, Global Marketing Inks & Global Communications
Penny Holland serves as the Vice President, Global Marketing Inks & Global Communications of Sun Chemical.
Matthew Klausmann VP Finance - Procurement
Matthew Klausmann serves as the VP Finance - Procurement of Sun Chemical.
Sun Chemical Salaries
How much does Sun Chemical pay?
How much do people at Sun Chemical get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sun Chemical is $120,826, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,699, or $54 per hour.
At Sun Chemical, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $238,282 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,920 annually. Average Sun Chemical salaries by department include: Admin at $52,639, HR at $164,369, Operations at $89,713, and Sales at $178,970. Half of Sun Chemical salaries are above $112,699.
36 employees at Sun Chemical rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 109 ratings) while 33 employees at Sun Chemical rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 37 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Sun Chemical employees include job titles like Sales Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Sun Chemical employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $174k | $174k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $233k | $233k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
$120,826*
Average Compensation
$112,699*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sun Chemical Salaries by City
Sun Chemical Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sun Chemical
Diverse employees at Sun Chemical score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing Sun Chemical in the Top 40% 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 Sun Chemical across various culture dimensions.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
Sun Chemical Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Sun Chemical PTO
Sun Chemical's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Sun Chemical's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 75% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Sun Chemical's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Sun Chemical Careers
Sun Chemical Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Sun Chemical applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Sun Chemical Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Sun Chemical on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Business Development | 50% | |
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All Industries | 50% |
Candidates By Location
Katy | 50% | |
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Pittsfield | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sun Chemical
Who is the CEO of Sun Chemical?
Sun Chemical CEO is Rudi Lenz, their score by employees is 59
What is Sun Chemical eNPS?
The eNPS for Sun Chemical is -17
What is the salary for Product Manager in Sun Chemical?
Product Manager average salary in the US is 115k
What are the salaries in the HR in Sun Chemical?
The average salaries for HR in Sun Chemical is 164k
Who are Sun Chemical competitors?
Sun Chemical main competitors are BASF, Flint Group
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