Bimbo Bakeries USA to Close Albuquerque Plant, 149 Jobs Affected
Bimbo Bakeries USA announces the closure of its sole Albuquerque baking plant, set for mid-April. The move, due to loss of volume and an aging facility, will impact 149 employees. Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU), a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, has announced plans to shut its sole baking plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico, affecting 149 employees. The closure is due to declining production volume and an aging infrastructure, which are not aligned with BBU's strategic growth objectives. The company plans to redistribute production across its network to mitigate the impact of the closure. Jessica Santiago, Regional Director of Operations for BBU, acknowledged the difficulty of the decision and emphasized the commitment to support the affected employees throughout the transition period.
Publicado : hace 5 meses por Rafia Tasleem en World
In a significant blow to the local economy, Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU), a subsidiary of Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, has confirmed its decision to shutter its sole baking plant in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The scheduled closure, set to take place by mid-April, will affect a workforce of 149 dedicated employees.
The Albuquerque facility, which specializes in the production of bread and buns, has fallen victim to a combination of declining production volume and an aging infrastructure. These factors, according to BBU, are not in sync with the company’s strategic growth objectives, prompting the decision to cease operations.
In a bid to mitigate the impact of the Albuquerque plant’s closure, BBU has revealed plans to redistribute production across its expansive network. The bakery giant operates more than 50 baking facilities throughout the United States, providing a buffer to accommodate the redistribution.
Jessica Santiago, the Regional Director of Operations for BBU, has acknowledged the human toll of the decision. Describing the move as ‘difficult’, Santiago stressed the company’s commitment to support the affected employees throughout the transition period. The professional commitment and dedication of the Albuquerque plant’s workforce were particularly highlighted.