Does Sappi pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sappi employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sappi. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sappi?

47% of Sappi employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sappi 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sappi?

Customer Service Representative (9) , Machine Operator (8) , Engineer (5) , Process Operator (5) , Internship (4) , Maintenance Supervisor (4) , Technician (4) , E&I Technician (3) , Engineering Co-Op (3) , Industrial Mechanic/Millwright (3) , Intern (3) , Maintenance (3) , Process Engineer (3) , Production Operator (3) , Project Manager (3)

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

"Pay is good for the area" ((in 29 reviews)); "Benefits of the company are great" ((in 25 reviews)); "People I work with are great." ((in 18 reviews)); "Work balance and good salary" ((in 13 reviews)); "good work life balance" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"The place is an absolute dump with asbestos, leaking ceilings, wet floors, and 0 leadership to the employees." ((in 6 reviews)); "Long hours and little to no confirmation of contract renewal" ((in 5 reviews)); "Lack of work planning and communication." ((in 4 reviews)); "The management style can be a bit complex." ((in 3 reviews)); "No time off management stuck in 20 years ago" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sappi layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Sappi locations?

Cloquet , Westbrook , Portland , Skowhegan , Boston , South Portland , New York , Allentown , White Plains , Muskegon , Hinckley , Bangor , Duluth

Sappi reviews

3.1

47% would recommend to a friend

(225 total reviews)

Steve Binnie

66% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.4

Senior management

Sappi has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 225 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sappi 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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225 reviews

5.0

Aug 4, 2015

an industry leader

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, flexibility in your daily schedule

Cons

stuck in the old ways of the industry, tough to create change

5.0

Jul 13, 2015

Excellent company, good opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent product and team environment. There IS upward mobility within all departments; tendency to promote from within. Actually listens to employees; engagement surveys are done and acted upon. Compensation and benefits are incredibly fair.

Cons

There is some consolidation of positions as the industry as a whole is shrinking. While some departments are more flexible, there is rigidity and turnover in others.

1.0

Jan 14, 2015

Begrudgingly get out of bed in the morning for another day at this company.....

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with (for the most part). New Group CEO who doesn't come from South Africa. Some leadership team members are a pleasure to work with. Good 401k plan. Location in South Portland or Boston is good for non-mill people.

Cons

Lead team disjointed. Manufacturing focused, and 1950's management style. Systems are antiquated and data mining tools haphazardly rolled out by IT folks, not business users. CYA mentality and lack of true leadership at the CEO level (in North America). Bonus plan attractive, but rarely does it pay out. Stock options are a joke and aren't worth the price of the paper they are printed on. PMP process (performance management) collaborative in some functions, but in others you had better make sure that you don't have any "old tapes" or your career is ruined. Favoritism abounds, especially if you go snowmobiling with the CEO or drive a pick-up truck. Stress levels always elevated. No room for growth given the tenure of "paper" people.

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