Layoff Report

Sullivan County Site Closing - Who’s Next?

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·15d ago·2 comments

It’s official now. The WARN notice for the Sullivan County plant dropped and it’s a gut punch for those 413 people. I’ve been tracking the internal chatter since mid-July and while some were hoping for a transfer or a miracle, the reality is setting in. It feels like we are seeing a pattern of strategic consolidation rather than just 'optimizing' costs. Does anyone have any real intel on if the corporate offices in Camden are going to see a ripple effect from this? Every time leadership talks about 'supply chain resilience' or 'efficiency targets,' my inbox gets flooded with people asking if their seat is safe. Honestly, the morale here has been tanking for months. It feels like the company is just trimming the fat to make the balance sheet look pretty for the next quarterly call. If you’re at one of the smaller regional plants, keep your eyes open. This didn't come out of nowhere, but the scale of this hit is definitely unsettling for everyone else in the manufacturing division.

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·15d ago

I was reading the internal memos last week and it’s clear they are prioritizing margin protection over footprint. When these plants shutter, it’s rarely just about that specific location; it’s about shifting production to the automated hubs to keep the shareholders happy. The Camden office is likely next on the chopping block for 'restructuring' once the dust settles on these closures. Honestly, don't buy the corporate spin about operational efficiency. They’re trimming the fat to make the numbers look pretty before the next quarterly call, and nobody in middle management is safe when the consolidation begins in earnest.

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·15d ago

That news is absolutely devastating for the folks in Sullivan County. It’s hard to watch companies treat these communities like disposable assets after years of loyalty. I’ve seen this script play out too many times in the industry, and it always starts with these 'strategic consolidations' and ends with the corporate suite moving the goalposts yet again. If you’re at Camden, start updating your resume quietly. Leadership loves to use buzzwords like 'optimizing' right before they hand out pink slips, and if they’re cutting plant floor staff, the corporate headcount is almost certainly the next target for the chopping block.