UPCOMING · ESTIMATEDPublished Aug 5, 2026

Yamaha Newnan Plant to Stop Side-by-Side Production; Workforce Optimization Affects ~300 Roles

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED

300

SHARE OF WORKFORCE

~0.9%

PLANNED DATE

Not disclosed

300 OF 34,100 EMPLOYEES

What we know

Location: Newnan, Georgia, USA.

Department affected: Outdoor Land Vehicle business / manufacturing (Newnan plant).

A specific layoff date has not been disclosed.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation's Newnan, Georgia plant will cease producing side-by-side vehicles after the 2026 model year and redirect capacity to ATVs, golf cars and personal watercraft. Yamaha Motor Co. announced a global review of its Outdoor Land Vehicle business and disclosed 'workforce adjustments totaling approximately 300 positions,' specifying about 200 full-time positions plus optimization of temporary staff. The company said parts, service and customer support for side-by-sides will continue, and noted a shift toward OEM supply through partners. Yamaha characterized the move as part of workforce optimization tied to restructuring and segment performance, but provided no specific calendar date for the personnel changes.

Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation cut 300 jobs in GA affecting its Outdoor Land Vehicle business / manufacturing (Newnan plant) team.

That is roughly 0.9% of the 34,100 people Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation employs.

LayoffTalk has tracked 2 layoff events at Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation since October 2025, including 160 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 1 additional event known from news reporting.