-Poor leadership- constantly changing priorities, lack of understanding basic manufacturing principles, reliant on "good ole boys" from previous businesses -Less competitive benefits- no bonuses (performance sharing), less company match 401k, no 9x80 schedules, less PTO, no paid OT (but expected 50-60 he work week), required weekend support without compensation (on-site and on-call) -Toxic culture- no accountability, little cross functional collaboration, functional managers with different priorities than operations managers, overlapping roles and responsibilities -business wide org changes that fundamental changed roles and responsibilities without plans for the affected employees (newly relocated employees held to relocation cost repayment obligations despite position being eliminated) -Constant change- hiring then firing all contractors shows lack of planning