"Zoltek is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of carbon fibers for various applications." read more
Zoltek Company Culture
Zoltek Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Zoltek's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Happiness
CPerks & Benefits
CCompensation
C-Meetings
C-Environment
D+Zoltek CEO
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Yoshihiro Takeuchi
41 /100
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Diversity at Zoltek
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Recommend to a Friend?
-80
Zoltek employees are -80% more likely to recommend Zoltek as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 80% | Detractors |
Working at Zoltek
Working at Zoltek is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Zoltek employees rate Happiness highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and eNPS have the most room for improvement, putting Zoltek’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Saint Louis, MO. See below in detail how working at Zoltek was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Zoltek
D
Overall Company Culture at Zoltek is rated D
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15%
Zoltek ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Zoltek Company Overview
"Zoltek is engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of carbon fibers for various applications."
Zoltek Mission, Vision & Values
Zoltek Mission & Values
Our mission is to lead the commercialization of carbon fiber through our development of a price-competitive, high-performance reinforcement for composites used in a broad range of commercial products
| Headquarter | Bridgeton, MO United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.zoltek.com |
| Founding Date | 1988 |
| Company Status | Public |
Zoltek Competitors
Zoltek competitors include Toray Industries and Hexcel Corporation. Zoltek ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Zoltek compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Zoltek Employees
11 employees at Zoltek have reviewed Zoltek 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 11 Zoltek 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 Zoltek are not very pleased with their total compensation at Zoltek, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Zoltek are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Zoltek are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Zoltek believe the environment at Zoltek is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Zoltek is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at Zoltek work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Zoltek are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Zoltek - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Saint Louis, MO about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Saint Louis, MO employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 68% 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.
Zoltek KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Zoltek's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Zoltek employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Zoltek CEO & Leadership
Zoltek CEO - Yoshihiro Takeuchi
41 /100
Yoshihiro’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Yoshihiro in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Saint Louis, MO. Yoshihiro Takeuchi’s employees rank Zoltek in the Bottom 40% for Happiness, in the Bottom 40% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 35% for Compensation. When compared to Zoltek’s competitors, Yoshihiro Takeuchi ranks below both Toray Industries CEO Akihiro Nikkaku and Hexcel Corporation CEO Nick Stanage.
Zoltek Leadership
The Zoltek Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Yoshihiro Takeuchi, CFO and Board Member Andrew Whipple, and Chief Technical Officer(Acting) John Kardos
Yoshihiro Takeuchi CEO / President
Yoshihiro Takeuchi serves as the CEO / President of Zoltek.
Andrew Whipple CFO and Board Member
Andrew Whipple serves as the CFO and Board Member of Zoltek. Andrew started at Zoltek in April of 2008. Andrew currently... read more
John Kardos Chief Technical Officer(Acting)
John Kardos serves as the Chief Technical Officer(Acting) of Zoltek.
Tim Grawer Director of Finance
Tim Grawer serves as the Director of Finance of Zoltek. Tim started at Zoltek in October of 2006. Tim currently resides... read more
Dave Purcell Executive Vice President, Composite Intermediates & Oxidized PAN fiber
Dave Purcell serves as the Executive Vice President, Composite Intermediates & Oxidized PAN fiber of Zoltek. Dave... read more
Christopher Joshua Sr. Vice President Supply Chain & Logistics
Christopher Joshua serves as the Sr. Vice President Supply Chain & Logistics of Zoltek.
Bill Regan Vice President Zoltek Engineering & Technology Group
Bill Regan serves as the Vice President Zoltek Engineering & Technology Group of Zoltek. Bill started at Zoltek in... read more
Mike Westcott VP Process Control & Quality
Mike Westcott serves as the VP Process Control & Quality of Zoltek.
Zoltek Salaries
How much does Zoltek pay?
How much do people at Zoltek get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Zoltek is $117,305, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,882, or $56 per hour.
At Zoltek, the highest paid job is a Sales Engineer at $224,531 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,008 annually. Average Zoltek salaries by department include: Finance at $86,156, Engineering at $130,067, Marketing at $120,135, and Operations at $112,727. Half of Zoltek salaries are above $117,882.
6 employees at Zoltek rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at Zoltek rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $248k | $248k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 100th Percentile |
$117,305*
Average Compensation
$117,882*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Zoltek Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Zoltek
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Zoltek across various culture dimensions.
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Zoltek Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Zoltek PTO
Zoltek's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Zoltek's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Zoltek
Who is the CEO of Zoltek?
Zoltek CEO is Yoshihiro Takeuchi, their score by employees is 41
What is Zoltek eNPS?
The eNPS for Zoltek is -80
What is the salary for Data Scientist in Zoltek?
Data Scientist average salary in the US is 132k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Zoltek?
The average salaries for Admin in Zoltek is 57k
Who are Zoltek competitors?
Zoltek main competitors are Toray Industries, Hexcel Corporation
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