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SunOpta Company Culture
SunOpta Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
SunOpta's Overall Culture is rated D-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
eNPS
C-CEO Rating
DPerks & Benefits
DCompensation
D-Leadership
D-SunOpta CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Colo
61 /100
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Diversity at SunOpta
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSunOpta 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 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-23
SunOpta employees are -23% more likely to recommend SunOpta as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at SunOpta
Working at SunOpta is rated below average by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. SunOpta employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Team and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting SunOpta’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Scranton, PA. See below in detail how working at SunOpta was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SunOpta
D-
Overall Company Culture at SunOpta is rated D-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
10%
SunOpta ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSunOpta Employee Reviews
Out of 33 SunOpta employee reviews, 55% were positive. The remaining 45% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping SunOpta improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 55% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 45% |
Positive Reviews From SunOpta Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I have been with the company for a while Interviewed with some one that no longer works here
- What did you like most about the interview process?they were straight forward, and told me there was room to grow and I have.
- What makes you most happy at work?Interacting with people and problem solving
Constructive Feedback From SunOpta Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Care more about the employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leadership is lacking in good true leadership over ivy league MBA's.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Not sure what needs to be done to right the ship, but good luck.
SunOpta Company Information
SunOpta Company Overview
SunOpta BioProcess Inc. engages in the design, construction, ownership, and operation of biomass conversion equipment and facilities in
| Headquarter | 2838 Bovaird Drive West, ON Shawnee On Delaware, PA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sunopta.com |
| Founding Date | 1973 |
| Tel | (905) 455-1990 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | STKL |
SunOpta Competitors
SunOpta competitors include Bunge, Cargill, Thistle, and Inventure Foods. SunOpta ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SunOpta compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
SunOpta Employees
20 employees at SunOpta have reviewed SunOpta 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 20 SunOpta employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SunOpta are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at SunOpta, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SunOpta are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at SunOpta are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at SunOpta believe the environment at SunOpta is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at SunOpta is extremely fast. About 30% of the employees at SunOpta work 8 hours or less, while 30% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at SunOpta are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining SunOpta - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Scranton, PA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Scranton, PA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
SunOpta KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no SunOpta employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand SunOpta's KPIs and OKRs.
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SunOpta CEO & Leadership
SunOpta CEO - David Colo
61 /100
David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Scranton, PA. David Colo’s employees rank SunOpta in the Bottom 15% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 10% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 10% for Leadership. When compared to SunOpta’s competitors, David Colo ranks below both Inventure Foods CEO Terry McDaniel and Thistle CEO Ashwin Cheriyan.
SunOpta Leadership
The SunOpta Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO David Colo, Senior Vice President of RMSS and Corporate Development John Ruelle, and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Robert McKeracher
David Colo CEO / President
David Colo serves as the CEO / President of SunOpta.
John Ruelle Senior Vice President of RMSS and Corporate Development
Mr. John M. Ruelle has been Senior Vice President of RMSS and Corporate Development at SunOpta Inc. since April 4, 2017.... read more
Robert McKeracher Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
Mr. Robert Mckeracher, also known as Rob, has been the Chief Financial Officer of SunOpta Inc. since October 1, 2011 and... read more
Rob Duchscher Chief Information Officer
Mr. Rob Duchscher has been the Chief Information Officer at SunOpta Inc. since March 14, 2017. Mr. Duchscher has over 30... read more
Gerard J. Versteegh Senior Vice President of Global Ingredients and President of International Sourcing & Supply
Mr. Gerard J. Versteegh, also known as Gerry, is Founder of Tradin Organic Agriculture B.V. Mr. Versteegh serves as the... read more
Chris Whitehair SVP Global Operations
Chris Whitehair serves as the SVP Global Operations of SunOpta. Chris started at SunOpta in Apr of 2017. Chris currently... read more
Mike Cleugh Executive V.P.
Mike Cleugh serves as the Executive V.P. of SunOpta. Mike currently resides in the Orange County, California Area.
Michael Buick Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Products
Michael Buick serves as the Senior Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Products of SunOpta. Michael currently... read more
Chad Hagen Senior Vice President, Consumer Products Group
Chad Hagen serves as the Senior Vice President, Consumer Products Group of SunOpta. Chad currently resides in the San... read more
SunOpta Salaries
How much does SunOpta pay?
How much do people at SunOpta get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SunOpta is $100,256, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $109,570, or $52 per hour.
At SunOpta, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $174,888 annually and the lowest is an Executive Assistant at $42,736 annually. Average SunOpta salaries by department include: Admin at $44,260, Marketing at $151,610, Customer Support at $58,129, and Operations at $80,986. Half of SunOpta salaries are above $109,570.
10 employees at SunOpta rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 32 ratings) while 10 employees at SunOpta rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $86k | $86k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $108k | $108k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $177k | $177k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $232k | $232k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $331k | $331k | 100th Percentile |
$100,256*
Average Compensation
$109,570*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
SunOpta Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at SunOpta
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SunOpta across various culture dimensions.
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SunOpta PTO
SunOpta's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. SunOpta's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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SunOpta Careers
SunOpta Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, SunOpta applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let SunOpta Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in SunOpta on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Customer Support | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding SunOpta
What is SunOpta address?
SunOpta location is at 2838 Bovaird Drive West, ON
Who is the CEO of SunOpta?
SunOpta CEO is David Colo, their score by employees is 61
What is SunOpta eNPS?
The eNPS for SunOpta is -23
What is SunOpta revenue?
SunOpta revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in SunOpta?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 44k
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