Nissan has confirmed layoffs in Smyrna, Canton and Decherd
According to a report by WZTV Fox 17 in Nashville, the Nissan production facility in Smyrna will soon cut many jobs. The news comes on the heels of the auto industry giant’s 2024 announcement that it looks to reduce its global workforce by 9,000 jobs.
Sources within the organization told the UCBJ that Nissan will look to buy out employees aged 55 and over first, and the buyout will reportedly be in the ballpark of $45,000 plus $5,000 a year for years served. For example, a 30-year vet would receive roughly $180,000 to $200,00. Employees will receive notification in the mail at which point they will be able to choose a path forward.
The company also looks to cut production by approximately 100,000 units, according to sources.
According to the report, Nissan has confirmed action in Smyrna, Canton and Decherd. The Smyrna plant employs 4,300 people while Decherd employs 1,700 employees. There has been no specific number on how many people will be affected.
“To be clear, these are not layoffs. Nissan is offering certain hourly U.S.-based manufacturing employees a voluntary separation package at each plant to better align operating structures with future production volumes,” according an email to the UCBJ on behalf of Nissan’s communication team.
FOX 17 News was issued the following statement by Nissan:
"Nissan is taking measures to ensure that we align our production to meet the needs of the market and customers, ensuring competitiveness and offering strong value with our vehicles. These actions include changing shift patterns at our U.S. facilities to match production volumes with market demand. To that end, Nissan is offering certain hourly U.S.-based manufacturing employees a voluntary separation package in FY25. This approach ensures more efficient operations at the plants under current market conditions, while giving us flexibility to expand when future product programs require."
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