In 2026, 11 manufacturing companies have cut a combined 20,231 jobs, averaging 11.8% of workforce per company.
Manufacturing layoffs in 2026 span chemicals, steel, appliances, and defense. Dow Chemical's 4,500 AI-driven cuts and Whirlpool's offshoring to Mexico represent different forces reshaping the industrial workforce.
| Company | People Cut | % of Workforce | Date | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Foods | 4,900 | 3.5% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Dow Chemical | 4,500 | 12.5% | AI-DRIVEN | |
| Evonik | 3,200 | 9.7% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Electrolux | 2,100 | 4.0% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| Goodyear | 1,700 | 2.4% | COST CUT | |
| JBS | 1,485 | 0.5% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Algoma Steel | 1,000 | 28.6% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Whirlpool | 341 | 0.6% | COST CUT | |
| Stanley Black & Decker | 300 | 0.5% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| Campbell's | 205 | 36.1% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| SFC Global (Schwan's) | 170 | 3.4% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Arrow Fastener | 140 | 35.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| WK Kellogg Co | 117 | 3.5% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Corteva | 73 | 0.3% | RESTRUCTURE |