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Coca-Cola Company to Cut 680 Jobs and Close Two Plants in South Africa

EMPLOYEES AFFECTED
680
SHARE OF WORKFORCE
~0.9%
EFFECTIVE DATE
Oct 1, 2023
680 OF 79,100 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: South Africa.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

The Coca-Cola Company is set to lay off 680 employees as part of a restructuring effort that includes the closure of two plants in South Africa. This decision comes amid ongoing challenges in the beverage market and aims to streamline operations. The layoffs are expected to impact various roles within the affected facilities, which are part of the company's broader strategy to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The company has not specified the exact timeline for the layoffs but has indicated that they are part of a significant operational shift.

The Coca-Cola Company cut 680 jobs as of October 1, 2023.

That is roughly 0.9% of the 79,100 people The Coca-Cola Company employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 35 layoff events at The Coca-Cola Company since October 2023, affecting a combined 3,732 employees.

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LTLayoffTalk StaffStaff21 hours ago

The Coca-Cola Company cut 680 jobs on October 1, 2023. Were you affected, or do you know people who were? How was it handled — severance, notice, which teams? You can post anonymously below.

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