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?

"Most of the people who work at this location are good people to work with." ((in 82 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 56 reviews)); "good benefits and depending on the area overtime is always available." ((in 49 reviews)); "Has a good work environment" ((in 28 reviews)); "Culture was good and has freedom to work" ((in 22 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 36 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)); "Favoritism is obvious across all departments." ((in 10 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?

Weinheim , München , Wolfratshausen , Neuenburg , Kaiserslautern , Hirschberg , Freiburg , Berlin , Frankfurt am Main , Saarbrücken , Bochum , Bonn , Karlsruhe , Hamburg , Eurasburg , Hirschberg an der Bergstraße , Emmerich am Rhein , Reichelsheim (Odenwald)

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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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 Produktion industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

975 reviews

1.0

Jun 28, 2022

Don't even think about this company

Employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay (and they were still late)

Cons

Worst communication ever Poor management leadership Zero commitment, engagement and poor organization on all areas High workloads, individualism, finger-pointing in conflicts, labor injustices There are no benefits, they offer palig and it is individual, no space for lunch, no space for parking, zero work at home, they claim to recognize gasoline and telephone payment and it is deducted social charges.

4.0

Jun 21, 2022

Love my Freudenberg Family!

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great growth opportunities, flexible work arrangements, good benefits. Solid company

Cons

Can be difficult to work through the various Business Groups

5.0

Jun 20, 2022

engineer

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

experienced team, eager to develop

Cons

Old machinery and remote location

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Jobs at Freudenberg Group

Production Worker (f/m/d)

Böblingen

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Employee Reception (f/m/d) on minijob basis

Bensheim

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Produktionsmitarbeiter (w/m/d) in der Produktentwicklung

Alsdorf

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kurzfristig beschäftigter Produktionsmitarbeiter (w/m/d) (Ferienjob)

Schwalmstadt

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Internship / Thesis in the field of R&D Industrial Parts Cleaning / Metal Pre-Treatment (f/m/d)

Zwingenberg

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