Amy’s Kitchen to Close California Plant as Part of Production Restructuring
Amy's Kitchen has announced the closure of its Santa Rosa, California manufacturing plant in a move aimed at simplifying its production network. The company will transfer operations to two other facilities located in Medford, Oregon and Pocatello, Idaho. This restructuring is expected to result in job losses across all three sites, with 260 roles being eliminated overall. The closure process will occur in phases over the next year, beginning at the end of this year and continuing into summer 2027. The company emphasized that each remaining facility would focus on product categories where it is most efficient—Medford for pizza, soup, and burritos; Pocatello as an entrée hub. CEO Paul Schiefer acknowledged the difficulty of the decision but stated it was necessary to streamline operations. Schiefer took over as CEO earlier this year after serving as president since 2023. His priorities include innovation and operational efficiency, which align with Amy's Kitchen’s broader strategy for long-term growth.
Topics: Job Losses Manufacturing Operational Efficiency Restructuring