Does Freudenberg Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Freudenberg Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Freudenberg Group. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Freudenberg Group?

61% of Freudenberg Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Freudenberg Group 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Freudenberg Group?

Intern (197) , Engineer (32) , Machine Operator (19) , Manager (17) , Estagiário (14) , Internship (13) , Project Manager (13) , Design Engineer (12) , Assistant Manager (11) , Account Manager (10) , Manufacturing Associate (10) , Mechanical Engineer (10) , Press Operator (9) , Sales Engineer (9) , Sales Manager (9)

What are the pros of working at Freudenberg Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 78 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 58 reviews)); "good benefits and depending on the area overtime is always available." ((in 51 reviews)); "Has a good work environment" ((in 27 reviews)); "Coworkers were friendly and easy to get along with" ((in 21 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Freudenberg Group according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and heavily hire through contractors to mitigate responsibilities and risks with employees." ((in 70 reviews)); "Less salary and prob with location" ((in 36 reviews)); "Since 1998 plant managers have been bonus" ((in 13 reviews)); "Short term view of management; no global strategy; poor communication of top management." ((in 12 reviews)); "Rampant favoritism and lack of concern for repetitive motion injuries" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Freudenberg Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Freudenberg Group locations?

Plymouth , Jeffersonville , Houston , Aurora , Durham , Carpinteria , Manchester , Cleveland , Morristown , Findlay , Lagrange , Baldwin Park , Midland , Milan , Chicago , Shelbyville , Los Angeles , Londonderry , New York , Detroit , Asheville , Tyler , Macon , Auburn Hills , Howell , Enka , Troy , Bristol , Northfield , Hopkinsville

Freudenberg Group reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(975 total reviews)

Claus Möhlenkamp

50% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (975 reviews)

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Freudenberg Group has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 975 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Freudenberg Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

975 reviews

5.0

Aug 5, 2025

Positive

Product builder (evening shift)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly atmosphere and Supportive management

Cons

Could do with a clearer career progression pathway

Freudenberg Group Response

9mo

Dear colleague, Thank you very much for your feedback! It is great to hear that you enjoy the atmosphere and management at our Galway location, and we encourage you to speak with your managers and/or Human Resources representatives to discuss your career goals and any available training opportunities that could help you achieve your goals. We appreciate your contributions to Freudenberg’s success.

4.0

Jul 16, 2025

Great company. Pay could be better.

Direct store delivery (dsd)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work alone. No boss breathing over your shoulder.

Cons

Deliveries and Traffic. Sometimes management can be a little over bearing.

2.0

Jun 23, 2025

Lots of potential

Working student

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- start up - young team - decent location

Cons

- no VWL for working students - not a lot of benefits offered to employees - no room to grow for working students

Freudenberg Group Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoy the team, culture, and location. We’re actively working on improving benefits and exploring more growth opportunities for working students. Your input is appreciated and helps us improve.

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Jobs at Freudenberg Group

Global Process Owner PP (Production Planning)

Field Service Technician

Global Account Manager