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Harbor Freight Tools

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No Leaders only Management - Area Manager Harbor Freight Tools Employee Review

1.0
12 Aug 2021
Recommend
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Pros

unlike other Warehouses, as an Area manager you typically have your own cubical, but don't be there. you must stay on the floor at all times. Safety is a priority and the Warehouse is clean for the most part.

Cons

No active leadership present. They only know how to manage. They will stress that they are looking for leaders, but the moment you speak up and try to practice leadership you are condemned. There is clear favoritism. Even as an area manager you are micro-managed by the Op's and assistant general managers. There is potential to grow within due to company rapidly growing and low retention rate. However, if you can lay low and play favoritism you will be fine. I am a natural born leader with a masters in organizational leadership, I wasn't able to lay low and not address poor leadership. leadership is a practice I love. I Judge a company's leadership values higher than I would their processes and overall management skills.

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Harbor Freight Tools Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. Our goal is to be the best place to work and that means learning as we grow and improving every step of the way. We are committed to improving at all levels, including management. We highly encourage our associates to reach out to their HR Partners if they have any concerns. We understand that our culture may not be a fit for everyone, but we pride ourselves on creating an environment where our associates have the opportunity to flourish and succeed. Your feedback will help us do that. Your comments will be shared with the appropriate HR Partners. Thank you for your hard work in Moreno Valley, CA and we wish you the best in your career journey!

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5.0
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Cons

Not getting to work overtime often.

4.0
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Pros

Great benefits, fast paced environment, good teamwork. I liked the hours, you get an education about tools, whether from your coworkers or the customers. And speaking of the customers, they were on the better side for retail. Most are down to earth and easy to converse with.

Cons

Supply chain issues, many parts would never be replenished, despite being featured, advertised, and on display. That would often lead to tensions with customers. Aggressive time constraints on tasks. Sidewalk sales, holidays, and also coincidentally inclement weather days, can be quite busy and therefore stressful. Especially if there's call outs, but if you have a good management team, you'll have good staff that will want to work for them.

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