Does Challenge Manufacturing pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Challenge Manufacturing employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Challenge Manufacturing. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Challenge Manufacturing?

31% of Challenge Manufacturing employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Challenge Manufacturing 2.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Challenge Manufacturing?

Machine Operator (14) , Controls Engineer (12) , Engineer (9) , Automation Technician (8) , Quality Engineer (7) , Welder (7) , Manufacturing Engineer (6) , Production (6) , Production Operator (6) , Quality Manager (6) , Talent Acquisition Specialist (5) , Manager (4) , Operations Manager (4) , Production Supervisor (4) , Production Worker (4)

What are the pros of working at Challenge Manufacturing according to real employee reviews?

"Some of the people are great and I was able to make long" ((in 31 reviews)); "Good pay and lot of hourd" ((in 30 reviews)); "Most of the employees are friendly and fun to work with." ((in 6 reviews)); "Growth opportunities and an ability to make an impact at a plant or corporate level" ((in 5 reviews)); "The corporate EHS team is amazing" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Challenge Manufacturing according to real employee reviews?

"Management is terrible." ((in 23 reviews)); "Hours are long and union is tough." ((in 13 reviews)); "Layoffs are common." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management offers little to no guidance and only expects results without investment." ((in 8 reviews)); "No training." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Challenge Manufacturing layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Challenge Manufacturing layoffs and their outlook for job security at Challenge Manufacturing in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Challenge Manufacturing locations?

Holland , Kansas City , Pontiac , Walker , Grand Rapids , Richmond , Saint Louis , Irving , Northlake , Cusseta , Bridgeton , Detroit , Dallas , Fort Worth , Spartanburg , North Kansas City , Auburn , Florissant , Howard City , Fremont , Newaygo , Arlington , Justin , Texas City , East Grand Ra , Brentwood , North Lakeshore Gardens Colonia , Plant

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Challenge Manufacturing reviews

2.6

31% would recommend to a friend

(316 total reviews)

28% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Career opportunities

2.1

Work/Life balance

2.0

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

Challenge Manufacturing has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 316 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Challenge Manufacturing employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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316 reviews

1.0

Apr 2, 2025

Run Away

Training manager

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CEO approval

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Pros

There wasn't any to be honest

Cons

read the countess reviews warning you to stay away form this place. its all true and then some

Challenge Manufacturing Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Challenge. We are so sorry to hear about your experience. Challenge is committed to create a positive work environment for our team-members. To share any additional comments about your experience, please email social@challenge-mfg.com.

1.0

Jan 7, 2025

Worst Company

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are no pros working for this company.

Cons

They constantly fire good people due to the corporate people thinking they can do everything better.

Challenge Manufacturing Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Challenge. We are sorry to hear about your experience. To further address the concerns of your experience, please email social@challenge-mfg.com.

4.0

Oct 21, 2024

Challenge Manufacturing

Tool crib attendant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I loved working in the Tool Crib. I loved having to get to talk to the employees and be able to assist them. My supervisors I have had, were wonderful to me.

Cons

I would have to say that it gets somewhat confusing on what is actually going on at the facility at times. It seems that some supervisots are left out of the loop of what is going on at times, ie., when there was going to be the shut down for the 4th of July week. We weren’t made aware until the weekend of the shutdown. It is like the supervisors do not always get the information passed to them, to tell the other employees what is going on.

Challenge Manufacturing Response

Thank you for sharing your experience of Challenge. Our employees are always supported and put first. If you have any additional suggestions, please email social@challenge-mfg.com.

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