Does Challenge Manufacturing pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Challenge Manufacturing employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Challenge Manufacturing. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Challenge Manufacturing?

30% 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 29 reviews)); "Good pay and lot of hourd" ((in 28 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?

"Long hours and mandatory overtime" ((in 14 reviews)); "Layoffs are common." ((in 9 reviews)); "Upper management offers little to no guidance and only expects results without investment." ((in 8 reviews)); "No work life balance." ((in 5 reviews)); "Bias management, drugs infestation, supervisor getting high on lunch breaks." ((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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2.6

30% would recommend to a friend

(86 total reviews)

27% positive business outlook

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2.8

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.1

Work/Life balance

2.0

Culture & values

2.0

Senior management

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3.0

Mar 21, 2024

A lot to improve with their employees benefits

Network engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Depending on your department you can find a very good work environment and teams.

Cons

Not the most competitive salaries.

Challenge Manufacturing Response

Thank you for sharing your review about Challenge. We are glad to hear you are enjoying your work environment. If you have additional comments to share, please email social@challenge-mfg.com.

3.0

Mar 19, 2024

decent place to work

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

decent pay, will work alot

Cons

overworked. work every weekend. Alot of responsibility

Challenge Manufacturing Response

Thank you for sharing your experience at Challenge. Team members are required to own their careers and take responsibility of their role at Challenge. If you have any further comments or suggestions, please reach out to us at social@challenge-mfg.com.

5.0

Feb 28, 2024

Awesome

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and good benefits

Cons

Alot of overtime through the week

Challenge Manufacturing Response

Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Challenge! If you have any further comments or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at social@challenge-mfg.com.

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