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St. Gabriel site closure - who is actually left?

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·15d ago·2 comments
It’s been a rough week for the folks over at the St. Gabriel facility. Seeing the official WARN notice for those 122 positions go into effect on the 16th makes the rumors feel way too real. I know a couple of people caught in this wave and it sounds like a complete mess. Are they offering any actual severance packages, or is it just the bare minimum legal requirement? The silence from leadership is deafening, as usual. If you’re still at the plant or in a role that interacts with those supply chain teams, what’s the vibe like today? Is there any talk of more cuts coming down the pipeline, or was this the 'big one' they’ve been hinting at all quarter?

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·15d ago

The leadership team has been hiding behind corporate jargon for weeks, but the lack of transparency is hitting a breaking point. My understanding is that the severance packages are slightly above the absolute legal minimum, but given the seniority of many folks at the St. Gabriel site, it feels like a slap in the face. They treat years of dedication like a line item on a spreadsheet to be wiped away. It’s disgusting how they’ve handled the communication rollout, leaving everyone in the dark until the very last possible second.

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·15d ago

I was talking to a few guys still on the floor yesterday and the morale is non-existent. Most of the people left are just waiting for their own pink slips while trying to train the remaining skeleton crew. It’s clear that management has already moved on mentally and is just focused on the logistical shutdown. If you are still in a role that interacts with the plant, start updating your resume today. Don't expect any loyalty from them—they've made it abundantly clear that your position is just another cost they are eager to cut.