Does UPM-Kymmene pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UPM-Kymmene employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UPM-Kymmene. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UPM-Kymmene?

55% of UPM-Kymmene employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UPM-Kymmene 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UPM-Kymmene?

Manager (6) , Customer Service Representative (5) , Customer Service Specialist (5) , Analyst (4) , Customer Service (3) , HR Specialist (3) , Human Resources Specialist (3) , Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist) (3) , Mill Technician (3) , Sales Manager (3) , Senior Analyst (3) , Shift Supervisor (3) , Specialist (3) , Graduate Program (2) , Logistics Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at UPM-Kymmene according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are nice" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great people" ((in 8 reviews)); "Good opportunities to work abroad." ((in 6 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 6 reviews)); "Great working environment, nice people" ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UPM-Kymmene according to real employee reviews?

"Managers so busy that performing simple tasks like replying to an email takes weeks." ((in 3 reviews)); "To advance in career takes several years, little career opportunities." ((in 3 reviews)); "The processes are bureaucractic, office politics are frequent, there's not much fresh blood in the organisation and strikes are frequent" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about UPM-Kymmene layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed UPM-Kymmene locations?

Naperville , Asheville , Grand Rapids , Chicago , Rolling Meadows , Westmont , New York , Madison , Poland , Johnson City , Harrisburg , Exton , Pensacola , Pitts , Sweden , Weston

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UPM-Kymmene reviews

3.6

55% would recommend to a friend

(168 total reviews)

Jussi Pesonen

71% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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UPM-Kymmene has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 168 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UPM-Kymmene employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

168 reviews

3.0

May 8, 2022

Good to start but not to build a career

Retail vmd

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1. Good benefits 2. Good equipped offices with ergonomic chairs 3. Take care of your well being and work balance 4. Nice young co workers

Cons

Company is restructuring all the time and laying off so it create tension Career development is so complicated, not well structured and not clear so it gives the impression that you need to be liked by the manager more than personal achievements.

4.0

May 2, 2022

Good employer

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable employment, good benefits, in rural area

Cons

Shift work, no remote work

3.0

Apr 19, 2022

No room to move up

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good starting salary for starting out

Cons

No room to move within company

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