In 2026, 11 manufacturing companies have cut a combined 31,989 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 | |
| Tyson Foods | 2,500 | 1.9% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Electrolux | 2,100 | 4.0% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| Goodyear | 1,700 | 2.4% | COST CUT | |
| Bilfinger | 1,500 | 4.8% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| JBS | 1,485 | 0.5% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Algoma Steel | 1,000 | 28.6% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Greggs | 740 | 2.2% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Tyson Foods | 723 | 0.5% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Campbell's | 515 | 3.8% | COST CUT | |
| Whyalla Steelworks (OneSteel) | 500 | 29.4% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| WK Kellogg Co | 450 | 13.6% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| RYAM (Rayonier Advanced Materials) | 425 | 17.0% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| MasterBrand Cabinets | 390 | 3.0% | MERGER | |
| Jabil | 382 | 0.3% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Stelco (Cleveland-Cliffs) | 350 | 1.4% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Mercer International | 350 | 9.9% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Whirlpool | 341 | 0.6% | COST CUT | |
| Stanley Black & Decker | 300 | 0.5% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| Renewal by Andersen | 284 | 2.4% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Nippon Electric Glass | 282 | 5.1% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| LeeMAH Electronics | 212 | 42.4% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Campbell's | 205 | 36.1% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Stoelzle Glass USA | 200 | 55.6% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Ruiz Foods | 176 | 4.4% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| SFC Global (Schwan's) | 170 | 3.4% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Anchor Glass | 168 | 12.0% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| Louisiana-Pacific | 150 | 3.5% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| Arrow Fastener | 140 | 35.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Redwood Materials | 135 | 10.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Bossong Hosiery Mills | 122 | 100.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Georgia-Pacific | 120 | 0.4% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| Silgan Containers | 120 | 0.7% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| WK Kellogg Co | 117 | 3.5% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Banker Steel | 115 | 23.0% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Kellanova | 112 | 0.5% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Packaging Corp. of America | 91 | 0.5% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Montrose Forest Products (Neiman) | 90 | 20.0% | WEAK DEMAND | |
| Dürr CTS | 75 | 5.8% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Haas Automation | 73 | 4.3% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Corteva | 73 | 0.3% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Insteel Industries | 65 | 6.5% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Shell Catalyst & Technologies | 64 | 0.1% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Jerith Manufacturing (Assa Abloy) | 61 | 0.1% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Barrette Outdoor Living | 59 | 2.9% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Charter Next Generation | 56 | 2.1% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Blue Diamond Growers | 53 | 2.9% | RESTRUCTURE | |
| Perstorp Polyols (PETRONAS) | 50 | 3.3% | RESTRUCTURE |