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Challenge Manufacturing

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Working at Challenge is the worst! - Quality Manager Challenge Manufacturing Employee Review

1.0
18 Apr 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are no pros, this company sucks.

Cons

Upper management is so bad at what they do, I can't help but wonder, do they realize it? When your company has as much turnover as Challenge, which is 50% across the organization, shouldn't the company realize it's them? Are they so delusional that they think they just hired bad people and that's why they leave? Wake up people!! You are the reason they're leaving!! You are horrible at managing people, and you come across as soulless villains with no intelligence at all times.

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Challenge Manufacturing Response
9y
We apologize that you did not have a positive experience at Challenge. If you have any specific concerns you would like to address please contact the HR Hotline at 616-735-6523.

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5.0
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Pros

Fast paced, SMART people, lots of opportunities

Cons

Work life balance and management

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Challenge Manufacturing Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Challenge. To share any additional comments about your experience, please email social@challenge-mfg.com.
1.0
12 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company offers a benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k)/Roth retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), although the ESOP's performance has been underwider expectations. Employees are eligible for paid time off, accrued sick leave, and 40 hours of unpaid time off. Additionally, there is a desire to reinstate the previous $25 attendant's bonus program, which was a valued component of the compensation package.

Cons

The organization struggles with reliability, as promises are often not kept. Favoritism and dishonesty are prevalent, leading to a sense of disvaluation and lack of appreciation among team members. Opportunities are not equitably distributed, and management is ineffective, with a tendency to micromanage. Disrespectful behavior is exhibited, and communication is limited, requiring individuals to proactively seek information and answers to questions.

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