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 5% 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 (15) , 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 70 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 61 reviews)); "good benefits and depending on the area overtime is always available." ((in 53 reviews)); "Has a good work environment" ((in 26 reviews)); "Good work culture and ethics" ((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 68 reviews)); "Less salary and prob with location" ((in 35 reviews)); "lack of direction, no training for job, politics are talked about too much" ((in 13 reviews)); "Short term view of management; no global strategy; poor communication of top management." ((in 12 reviews)); "Since 1998 plant managers have been bonus" ((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

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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

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.

4.0

Jun 9, 2025

Family business with international concept

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Much stable and flexible good work life balance

Cons

Need to be more concentration on employee development planning

Freudenberg Group Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you very much for the Positive evaluation. It's great to hear that you enjoy the stability and work-life balance as a Sales Manager, As a company, Freudenberg strives to provide an environment that allows for career development, whether locally or across our many Business Groups. We encourage you to speak with your manager(s) 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!

5.0

May 27, 2025

Great place to work

Npi engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team , Innovation at its peak

Cons

Extreme pressure at some days

Freudenberg Group Response

1y

Dear colleague, Thank you very much for the Positive evaluation. It makes us happy to hear that you enjoy the team you're on and that you can see how much Freudenberg Group values innovation! We hope you continue to enjoy your work (despite the stressful days) and wish you all the best.

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