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 13 reviews)); "Most of the employees in the customer service department.Our great people to work with." ((in 9 reviews)); "Good opportunities to work abroad." ((in 8 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 7 reviews)); "Work environment, very professional, good pay" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"To advance in career takes several years, little career opportunities." ((in 4 reviews)); "Managers so busy that performing simple tasks like replying to an email takes weeks." ((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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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (168 reviews)

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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

4.0

Nov 14, 2017

Great place to work, with good opportunities.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay with flexible hours. Good people to work with. Great place to work if you like the outdoors and wood/forest products industry.

Cons

Flat organization with limited opportunity for professional growth. Paper market is tough and no room for diversification. Cash cow stage, but how long will it last?

5.0

May 4, 2017

Order Fulfillment Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Company to work for!

Cons

Limited room for growth within this company.

4.0

Mar 29, 2016

Business Development

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

An excellent company to work for, one that places high value on its employees

Cons

It's not really a con but you will wear many hats

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Jobs at UPM-Kymmene

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