Don't let Kohler's pretty pictures fool you. - Management Kohler Co. Employee Review

1.0
24 Jul 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you are out of options and are stuck in the Sheboygan area, then work at Kohler. Benefits are good thanks to the union, including week off from Xmas through New Years plus vacation weeks. People take advantage of tuition reimbursement to finish degrees. Marquette offers an MBA program at Kohler. Many people work at Kohler for decades, so loyalty is high and expected. When you join, you are taken in and treated like family. People are friendly and welcoming.

Cons

Pay lags behind Milwaukee. Off the chart expectations with no support (financial, people, time, outside resources) makes it nearly impossible to earn high marks at review time. Work continued to pile up with no end in sight. Kohler employs an absurd review program that is cumbersome and nearly impossible to score well on. Management is lackluster and oddly closed-minded to new ideas. Company is run by a family that thinks it is royalty.

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5.0
3 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Its was very good pay.

Cons

It was a really boring job.

2.0
4 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you are okay supporting a business that is focused on building wealth instead of developing skills and business understanding of objectives, then you will fit right in as long as you learn two important phrases "Great idea boss" and "Yes sir, I will carry out all of your plans so you will be recognized by upper management". DON'T ROCK THE BOAT!

Cons

I have already posted a con, but noticed another con that other posts point to. I read about disappointment of no remote work anymore. Remote work is difficult; you have a hard time building collaboration, teamwork and trust in a remote situation. But as I look at myself, I am on-site and love coming to work - would rather be around my team and have a constant pulse on the culture where I can address any issues immediately. Ask yourself, other than the loss of commute time and being in the comfort of your own home - why do people prefer to work from home. Many times, it can be due to avoiding the stress and anxiety that exists at work. Now ask yourself, what would make people want to be in the office versus at home. Whether you are remote or in person, not wanting to come into the office may be a sign that you are not happy and lacking fulfillment from your current circumstances.

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