Does Ascend Performance Materials pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ascend Performance Materials employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ascend Performance Materials. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ascend Performance Materials?

35% of Ascend Performance Materials employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ascend Performance Materials 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ascend Performance Materials?

Engineer (22) , Operations (12) , Chemical Operator (8) , Intern (8) , Manager (8) , Process Operator (8) , Processor (8) , Manufacturing Engineer (6) , Operator (5) , (4) , Anonymous (4) , Chemical Engineer (4) , Maintenance (4) , Maintenance Technician (4) , Process Technician (4)

What are the pros of working at Ascend Performance Materials according to real employee reviews?

"great people and working 4/10s" ((in 48 reviews)); "Pay is good for the area" ((in 45 reviews)); "The benefits are good." ((in 32 reviews)); "Coworkers good." ((in 10 reviews)); "Good work environment from the other coworkers" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ascend Performance Materials according to real employee reviews?

"No bonuses even when you outperform expectations and stay safe." ((in 14 reviews)); "new so dealing with growing pains, poor communication" ((in 12 reviews)); "Work life balance, 401K weak" ((in 11 reviews)); "Nothing will change for the better as the upper management avoids changing anything." ((in 8 reviews)); "Work/home life is non existent unless you're on top of the OT list, leadership is abysmal." ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ascend Performance Materials layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ascend Performance Materials locations?

Houston , Pensacola , Alvin , Decatur , Greenwood , Chocolate Bayou , Cantonment , Foley , Greenville , New York , Norman , Raleigh , Keller , Liverpool , Pearland , Gonzalez , Curl Tex Colonia

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Ascend Performance Materials reviews

3.0

35% would recommend to a friend

(386 total reviews)

Patrick Schumacher

16% approve of CEO

6% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

2.6

Senior management

Ascend Performance Materials has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 386 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Ascend Performance Materials employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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386 reviews

4.0

Aug 18, 2019

Moving right direction but a few lingering issues

Finance manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quality of staff, upward trajectory of company

Cons

Lack of effective communication, too much politics within management

5.0

Aug 13, 2019

Best place I’ve worked at!

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed, flexible, and fun! The company is invested in improvements at all sites and its people. Development, mentor, and leadership programs are implemented to develop internal talent. Online learning platforms for those wanting to level up. Generous pay, vacation, and time off. Affordable health coverage. Great downtown houston location with free parking and gym.

Cons

I have yet to see any.

4.0

Aug 11, 2019

Great people

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great hard-working people to be around

Cons

Tight pockets for making improvements

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