Potential wasted under poor senior leadership culture - Business Manager Brenntag Employee Review

1.0
Nov 11, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Talented people at ground level who genuinely care about customers and deliver despite constant changes. Decent product reputation globally.

Cons

The root problem sits at the top senior and president-level leadership within the Pharma/Nutra line. There is no clear strategy or direction — only reactive decisions driven by ego and personal bias. Instead of guiding and developing people, leadership often uses blame and intimidation. Constructive feedback is dismissed, and employees are spoken to disrespectfully or looked down upon. Effort from the ground team is rarely recognized, while upper levels take credit when things go well and shift blame when issues arise. Morale remains low because people are afraid to speak up, and talented staff eventually leave.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2026
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Pros

Remote work, decent pay, great team

Cons

Not always the best communication among different teams

1.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

The people I worked alongside were the best part of the job.

Cons

While my early experience was positive, my experience changed significantly over time. Communication and the application of workplace policies became less consistent, and the work environment felt increasingly micromanaged. Workplace changes and employee transitions were not always handled in a way that felt transparent or consistent. In my experience, compensation and annual raises did not keep pace with employee contributions or expectations. I also believe the company could do more to recognize and support long-term employees, especially during periods of change. It was a reminder that the end of an employee’s experience often reflects the culture just as much as the beginning.

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