Provider of chemical products. The company provides expertise, application know-how and chemicals that improve our customers' product quality, process and resource efficiency for the pulp & paper, oil & gas and water treatment industry. read more
Kemira Company Culture
Kemira Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Kemira's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Executive Team
C+eNPS
CManager
COutlook
CRetention
C-Kemira CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies
Jari Rosendal
52 /100
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Diversity at Kemira
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-16
Kemira employees are -16% more likely to recommend Kemira as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at Kemira
Working at Kemira is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kemira employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Environment and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Kemira’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Kemira was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kemira
D+
Overall Company Culture at Kemira is rated D+
Last updated 16 days ago
Bottom
25%
Kemira ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKemira Employee Reviews
Out of 8 Kemira employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kemira improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
Positive Reviews From Kemira Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are good people to us.
- What did you like most about the interview process?The manager. At the time ( who did quite) was a personal and regular guy
- What makes you most happy at work?Pay days and the end of the day
Constructive Feedback From Kemira Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Work load is too heavy
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Understanding the day to day challenges
Kemira Company Information
Kemira Company Overview
Provider of chemical products. The company provides expertise, application know-how and chemicals that improve our customers' product quality, process and resource efficiency for the pulp & paper, oil & gas and water treatment industry.
Kemira was founded in 1920 and its current CEO is Jari Rosendal. Since its inception 106 years ago, Kemira has grown to 4771 employees.
Kemira Mission, Vision & Values
Kemira Mission Statement
We add optimal quality, functionality and strength to paper and board products, we ensure safety and hygiene of water and food packaging, and we maximize yield from energy resources
Kemira Vision Statement
We serve customers around the world and improve their product quality, resource efficiency and sustainability.
Kemira Values
- People and integrity
- Culture and commitment to people
| Headquarter | Porkkalankatu 3, Helsinki 101 |
|---|---|
| Website | www.kemira.com |
| Founding Date | 1920 |
| Tel | 7 |
| Company Status | Public |
Kemira Competitors
Kemira competitors include Yara, Itron, enso, and Enterprise Products Partners. Kemira ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kemira compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Kemira Employees
Kemira has 4771 employees. 16 employees at Kemira have reviewed Kemira across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 16 days ago.
Overall, the 16 Kemira employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kemira are not very pleased with their total compensation at Kemira, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kemira are not very pleased with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Kemira are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kemira believe the environment at Kemira is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kemira is comfortably fast. About 33% of the employees at Kemira work 8 hours or less, while 67% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Kemira are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Kemira - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Kemira KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Kemira employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Kemira's KPIs and OKRs.
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Kemira CEO & Leadership
Kemira CEO - Jari Rosendal
52 /100
Kemira’s CEO Jari Rosendal started in this role in 2014. Jari’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jari in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Jari Rosendal’s employees rank Kemira in the Top 50% for Executive Team, in the Bottom 40% for Manager, and in the Bottom 40% for Outlook. When compared to Kemira’s competitors, Jari Rosendal ranks below both Itron CEO Philip Mezey and Enterprise Products Partners CEO A Teague.
Kemira Leadership
The Kemira Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Jari Rosendal, EVP and Chief Technology Officer Matt Pixton, and Senior Vice President, Paper Segment, Americas RBU Billy Ford
Jari Rosendal CEO / President
Jari Rosendal serves as the CEO / President of Kemira.
Matt Pixton EVP and Chief Technology Officer
Matt Pixton serves as the EVP and Chief Technology Officer of Kemira. Matt started at Kemira in Jan of 2018. Matt... read more
Billy Ford Senior Vice President, Paper Segment, Americas RBU
Billy Ford serves as the Senior Vice President, Paper Segment, Americas RBU of Kemira. Billy started at Kemira in Jul of... read more
Paul Kimberling VP Finance & Accounting, Americas
Paul Kimberling serves as the VP Finance & Accounting, Americas of Kemira. Paul started at Kemira in Feb of 2016. Paul... read more
Richard Heck VP Global Engineering
Richard Heck serves as the VP Global Engineering of Kemira.
John Mangano Vice President
John Mangano serves as the Vice President of Kemira.
Jim Rettinger Vice President, Corporate Accounts The Americas
Jim Rettinger serves as the Vice President, Corporate Accounts The Americas of Kemira. Jim started at Kemira in Jun of... read more
Dave Gardner VP, Manufacturing, Pulp and Paper Americas
Dave Gardner serves as the VP, Manufacturing, Pulp and Paper Americas of Kemira. Dave started at Kemira in Jun of 2017.... read more
Mike Villers VP Manufacturing
Mike Villers serves as the VP Manufacturing of Kemira.
Kemira Salaries
How much does Kemira pay?
How much do people at Kemira get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kemira is $113,192, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,345, or $54 per hour.
At Kemira, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $183,245 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $47,391 annually. Average Kemira salaries by department include: Admin at $56,979, Legal at $176,994, Engineering at $128,966, and Design at $99,217. Half of Kemira salaries are above $113,345.
5 employees at Kemira rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies (based on 15 ratings) while 5 employees at Kemira rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $158k | $158k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $238k | $238k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 100th Percentile |
$113,192*
Average Compensation
$113,345*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Kemira Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Kemira
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Kemira across various culture dimensions.
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Kemira Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Kemira PTO
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kemira
What is Kemira address?
Kemira location is at Porkkalankatu 3, Helsinki
Who is the CEO of Kemira?
Kemira CEO is Jari Rosendal, their score by employees is 52
What is Kemira eNPS?
The eNPS for Kemira is -16
What is the salary for Product Manager in Kemira?
Product Manager average salary in the US is 120k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Kemira?
The average salaries for Engineering in Kemira is 129k
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