Provider of wood pulp, paper pulp and paper-based services to its direct and indirect customer. The Company is a producer of coated fine paper used in books, brochures, magazines, catalogs and many other print applications. read more
Sappi Company Culture
Sappi Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
Sappi's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Happiness
A-Retention
B+CEO Rating
BSappi CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies
Mark Gardner
71 /100
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Diversity at Sappi
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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 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-42
Sappi employees are -42% more likely to recommend Sappi as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Sappi
Working at Sappi is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sappi employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Sappi’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Sappi was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sappi
C-
Overall Company Culture at Sappi is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
Sappi ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Out of 12 Sappi employee reviews, 36% were positive. The remaining 64% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sappi improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 36% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 64% |
Positive Reviews From Sappi Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Transparency and professionalism, multiple discussions from different departments
- What are some of the best things about your team?Great team of people but not a professional team
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The full package was aligned with a market offerings
Constructive Feedback From Sappi Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Less forced overtime. Labor looked at as equals.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Culture, strategy and some leaders - all should change
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?The culture needs to change completely to attract experienced professionals
Sappi Company Information
Sappi Company Overview
Provider of wood pulp, paper pulp and paper-based services to its direct and indirect customer. The Company is a producer of coated fine paper used in books, brochures, magazines, catalogs and many other print applications.
Sappi was founded in 1936 and its current CEO is Mark Gardner. Since its inception 90 years ago, Sappi has grown to 12000 employees.
Sappi Mission, Vision & Values
Sappi Mission Statement
Our global activity extends to three continents, selling millions of tons of high quality products to customers all over the world.
Sappi Vision Statement
The principles of responsible corporate citizenship underpin our business decisions, strategies and processes and are incorporated into our everyday operations
Sappi Values
- Relevant legislation
- Leadership
- Sustaibility
| Headquarter | 48 Ameshoff Street, Johannesburg 2001 |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sappi.com |
| Founding Date | 1936 |
| Tel | 7 |
| Company Status | Private |
Sappi Competitors
Sappi competitors include Mondi Group, enso, and Sasol Ltd.. Sappi ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sappi compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Sappi Employees
Sappi has 12000 employees. 13 employees at Sappi have reviewed Sappi across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 13 Sappi employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sappi are extremely happy with their total compensation at Sappi, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sappi are generally satisfied with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Sappi are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sappi believe the environment at Sappi is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sappi is bureaucratic. About 50% of the employees at Sappi work 8 hours or less, while 50% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Sappi are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Sappi - 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.
Sappi KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Sappi's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Sappi employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Sappi CEO & Leadership
Sappi CEO - Mark Gardner
71 /100
Mark’s approval rate is just above average, putting Mark in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Mark Gardner is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Sappi offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. When compared to Sappi’s competitors, Mark Gardner ranks just above enso’s CEO Karl-Henrik Sundstrom. With Mark’s leadership, Sappi employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. Mark was rated slightly below average for Environment.
Sappi Leadership
The Sappi Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Mark Gardner, Vice President of Manufacturing Michael Haws, and Chief Information Officer Jeff Wright
Mark Gardner CEO / President
Mark Gardner serves as the CEO / President of Sappi.
Michael Haws Vice President of Manufacturing
Michael Haws serves as the Vice President of Manufacturing of Sappi North America. Michael started at Sappi North... read more
Jeff Wright Chief Information Officer
Jeff Wright serves as the Chief Information Officer of Sappi North America. Jeff started at Sappi North America in June... read more
Bart Johnson Global Sales Director - Release Papers
Bart Johnson serves as the Global Sales Director - Release Papers of Sappi North America. Bart currently resides in the... read more
Mike Schultz Managing Director - Cloquet Operations
Mike Schultz serves as the Managing Director - Cloquet Operations of Sappi North America. Mike currently resides in the... read more
Michael Standel Managing Director Sappi Westbrook
Michael Standel serves as the Managing Director Sappi Westbrook of Sappi North America. Michael currently resides in the... read more
Michael Hall VP Sales - West Region
Michael Hall serves as the VP Sales - West Region of Sappi North America. Michael currently resides in the Greater... read more
Rick Skoglund VP, Coated Business
Rick Skoglund serves as the VP, Coated Business of Sappi North America. Rick currently resides in the Greater Boston... read more
Marjorie Boles Chief Information Officer
Marjorie Boles serves as the Chief Information Officer of Sappi North America. Marjorie currently resides in the... read more
Sappi Salaries
How much does Sappi pay?
How much do people at Sappi get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sappi is $130,593, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,866, or $62 per hour.
At Sappi, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,658 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $39,196 annually. Average Sappi salaries by department include: Legal at $192,114, Communications at $103,953, IT at $115,643, and HR at $125,116. Half of Sappi salaries are above $129,866.
4 employees at Sappi rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 12 ratings) while 4 employees at Sappi rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 4 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $128k | $128k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $245k | $245k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $305k | $305k | 100th Percentile |
$130,593*
Average Compensation
$129,866*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Sappi Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Sappi
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Sappi across various culture dimensions.
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Sappi Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
Sappi PTO
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Sappi
What is Sappi address?
Sappi location is at 48 Ameshoff Street, Johannesburg
Who is the CEO of Sappi?
Sappi CEO is Mark Gardner, their score by employees is 71
What is Sappi eNPS?
The eNPS for Sappi is -42
What is the salary for Secretary in Sappi?
Secretary average salary in the US is 47k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Sappi?
The average salaries for Operations in Sappi is 101k
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