According to foreign media reports, Stellantis said that at least in the next month, its Warren Truck Assembly Plant near Detroit will be reduced to one production shift per day, a move that will lead to temporary layoffs of about 1,600 people.
Previously, the factory had operated a two-shift operation and was responsible for producing Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs as well as Ram 1500 Classic pickup trucks.
Stellantis said in a statement: “The company is adjusting its operating model at the Warren Truck Assembly Plant to align production with sales.
In July this year, the factory will operate only one shift.
The company will continue to monitor demand and take necessary actions to balance inventory.
“, Photo source: Stellantis, In the first quarter of this year, Wagoneer sales in the United States more than doubled year-on-year to 13,131 units, while Grand Wagoneer sales increased 74% to 3,550 units.
, Stellantis has also implemented a series of layoffs in recent months, affecting supplementary workers, hourly workers and salaried employees.
Stellantis laid off 199 full-time employees in April at its plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan, which makes the Ram 1500.
In March, the company also cut 2% of its U.S. engineering, technology and software positions, affecting about 400 people, citing “unprecedented uncertainty and increased global competitive pressures.
” In March, Stellantis laid off 341 people at its Toledo, Ohio factory that makes Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator.
The company also laid off 239 workers at its Detroit parts sequencing plant near the Jeep Grand Cherokee assembly plant.
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