Strattec cuts 20 manufacturing jobs, lists Milwaukee facility for sale
Dec 11, 2024
With the holidays approaching, about 20 people learned they will soon lose their jobs.Strattec Security Corp., which provides smart vehicle power access, as well as security and authorization solutions in the global automotive industry, announced it will cut one of three manufacturing shifts at its Glendale facility.The move will eliminate about 20 direct labor positions early next year. The company attributed the cuts to increased productivity. Strattec also plans to adopt a 10-hour, four-day workweek, according to a Wednesday news release.Watch: Strattec cuts 20 manufacturing jobs, lists Milwaukee facility for sale Strattec cutting 20 manufacturing jobs ahead of the holidaysStrattec is also listing its offices and manufacturing facility for sale and will seek a new space better suited to its needs, as the company looks to upgrade and modernize its operations.These are exciting times at STRATTEC as we look to upgrade and modernize our operations while providing our team members a more flexible workweek, said Jennifer Slater, President and CEO. While in the early stages of evaluation, streamlining how we work is a high priority and we are evaluating how to better utilize our footprint, improve our office and manufacturing facilities, and provide an enhanced work environment for our team.The company says it hopes to stay in the Milwaukee area, "assuming economics allow."Its about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24/7 by searching for TMJ4 on your device.Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.Report a typo or error // Submit a news tip
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