Jaakko Huttunen, Kaukas sawmill
Jaakko Huttunen started as Sawmill Director in Kaukas in early November. He has previously worked in the sawn timber industry outside UPM. Based on the first few weeks, his first impressions of UPM Timber and the Kaukas sawmill have been positive.
“One of my first observations at Kaukas was that the basic processes are going well, and the safety work and product quality are at a good level based on what I have seen so far. The equipment has been well maintained, so it still enables efficient production. People at Kaukas, and Timber in general, have been open and welcoming.”
What does Jaakko want to achieve as a Sawmill Director? He believes that there is always room for improvement. For example, safety can be improved even further. He also has skills that can benefit the sawmill.
“I have previously been in various positions in different places, so managing the whole package from customers’ needs to the forest is my strength. I believe that we can still develop in that. For example, I think there are good opportunities to increase cooperation and mutual understanding between UPM Forest and Timber,” Jaakko thinks.