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"Sanderson Farms produces, processes, markets and distributes chilled and frozen chicken products." read more
Sanderson Farms Company Culture
Sanderson Farms Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.7/5
Sanderson Farms' Overall Culture is rated B-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A-Happiness
B+Office Culture
BPerks & Benefits
BeNPS
BSanderson Farms CEO
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Joe Sanderson, Jr
70 /100
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Diversity at Sanderson Farms
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Sanderson Farms have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sanderson Farms
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Sanderson Farms have rated Happiness, Compensation, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Sanderson Farms eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
19
Sanderson Farms employees are 19% more likely to recommend Sanderson Farms as a great place to work
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 34% | Detractors |
Working at Sanderson Farms
Working at Sanderson Farms is rated average by 140 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sanderson Farms employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Office Culture categories, putting Sanderson Farms’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Hattiesburg, MS. See below in detail how working at Sanderson Farms was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sanderson Farms
B-
Overall Company Culture at Sanderson Farms is rated B-
Last updated a month ago
Top
40%
Sanderson Farms ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Sanderson Farms Employee Reviews
Out of 89 Sanderson Farms employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sanderson Farms improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Sanderson Farms Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?I am excited about the developing process to move to a higher level in side the company
- What makes you most happy at work?When they are doing it all together
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The way they work with you
Constructive Feedback From Sanderson Farms Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Treat the workers right and show appreciation
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Paying there workers what there owed and treat them better
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I didnt get paid for my work!
Sanderson Farms Company Information
Sanderson Farms Company Overview
"Sanderson Farms produces, processes, markets and distributes chilled and frozen chicken products."
Sanderson Farms Mission, Vision & Values
Sanderson Farms Mission & Values
highly successful food company. It is the result of an enterprise that was begun as a feed, seed, and farm supply business. MISSION STATEMENT Sanderson Farms, Inc. is currently comprised of 21 distinct divisions, representing five different states and 13 cities.
| Headquarter | Laurel, MS United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sandersonfarms.com |
| Founding Date | 1947 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SAFM |
Sanderson Farms Competitors
Sanderson Farms competitors include Perdue Farms, Foster farms, and Modern Meadow. Sanderson Farms ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sanderson Farms compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Sanderson Farms Employees
140 employees at Sanderson Farms have reviewed Sanderson Farms across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 140 Sanderson Farms employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sanderson Farms are pleased with their total compensation at Sanderson Farms, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sanderson Farms are generally satisfied with their team. 140 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Sanderson Farms are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sanderson Farms believe the environment at Sanderson Farms is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sanderson Farms is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at Sanderson Farms work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sanderson Farms are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Sanderson Farms - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sanderson Farms is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Sanderson Farms employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
Sanderson Farms KPIs and OKRs
At Sanderson Farms 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Sanderson Farms' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Sanderson Farms employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Sanderson Farms CEO & Leadership
Sanderson Farms CEO - Joe Sanderson, Jr
70 /100
Joe’s approval rate is just above average, putting Joe in the Top 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Hattiesburg, MS. Joe Sanderson, Jr is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Sanderson Farms offers, and ranks among the Top 15% of CEOs by employees in that category. Joe is most liked by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Product department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Sanderson Farms’s competitors, Joe Sanderson, Jr ranks just above Perdue Farms’s CEO Jim Perdue. With Joe’s leadership, Sanderson Farms employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Happiness. Joe was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Sanderson Farms Leadership
The Sanderson Farms Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Joe Sanderson, Jr, Corporate Secretary, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Timothy Rigney, and President, COO & Director Lampkin Butts
Joe Sanderson, Jr CEO / President
Joe Sanderson, Jr serves as the CEO / President of Sanderson Farms.
Timothy Rigney Corporate Secretary, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller
Mr. Timothy F. Rigney, also known as Tim, has been the Chief Accounting Officer, Controller and Corporate Secretary of... read more
Lampkin Butts President, COO & Director
Mr. Lampkin Butts has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of Sanderson Farms, Inc. since October 21, 2004.... read more
D. Michael Cockrell CFO, Treasurer & Director
Mr. D. Michael Cockrell, also known as Mike, serves as Chief Financial Officer at Sanderson Farms, Inc. (Processing... read more
Robin Robinson Director of Organization Development & Corporate Communication
Ms. Robin Robinson has been Director of Organization Development and Corporate Communication at Sanderson Farms, Inc.... read more
Bob Rosa Chief Financial Analyst
Mr. Bob Rosa serves as Chief Financial Analyst at Sanderson Farms, Inc.
Mike Cockrell CFO
Mike Cockrell serves as the CFO of Sanderson Farms.
Gail Pittman Independent Director
Gail Pittman serves as the Independent Director of Sanderson Farms Chicken. Gail started at Sanderson Farms Chicken in... read more
Michael Cockrell CFO
Michael Cockrell serves as the CFO of Sanderson Farms.
Sanderson Farms Salaries
How much does Sanderson Farms pay?
How much do people at Sanderson Farms get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sanderson Farms is $128,347, or $61 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $127,692, or $61 per hour.
At Sanderson Farms, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $228,878 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,118 annually. Average Sanderson Farms salaries by department include: Marketing at $108,893, Operations at $100,349, Design at $122,956, and Sales at $149,339. Half of Sanderson Farms salaries are above $127,692.
51 employees at Sanderson Farms rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 158 ratings) while 51 employees at Sanderson Farms rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 54 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $243k | $243k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $303k | $303k | 100th Percentile |
$128,347*
Average Compensation
$127,692*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sanderson Farms Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sanderson Farms
Diverse employees at Sanderson Farms score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Sanderson Farms in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sanderson Farms across various culture dimensions.
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Sanderson Farms Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Sanderson Farms PTO
Sanderson Farms' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Sanderson Farms' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sanderson Farms
Who is the CEO of Sanderson Farms?
Sanderson Farms CEO is Joe Sanderson, Jr, their score by employees is 70
What is Sanderson Farms eNPS?
The eNPS for Sanderson Farms is 19
What is Sanderson Farms revenue?
Sanderson Farms revenue is $3B
What is the salary for Executive Assistant in Sanderson Farms?
Executive Assistant average salary in the US is 71k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Sanderson Farms?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Sanderson Farms is 68k
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