Conagra Brands to shut down Milwaukee plant, lay off 190 people

Conagra Brands has announced plans to discontinue its production operations and close it Sandwich Bros. facility in Milwaukee, resulting in a loss of 190 jobs.

Located at 7620 N. 81st Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the plant was acquired as part of Conagra’s deal for Sandwich Bros. of Wisconsin in 2018, which produces frozen breakfast and entrée flatbread sandwiches. At the time of the deal, Conagra said Sandwich Bros’. products will continue to be made in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The decision – which was announced in a lay off notice to the state of Wisconsin – was made in an effort to improve efficiencies and effectiveness within Conagra’s supply chain network.

According to Richard Wallen, the director of human resources at Conagra Brands, the closure will affect all employees and is expected to be permanent. The total number of jobs lost comes to 190, including 172 employees in production and production support and 18 in management and administration. 

The facility is expected to close on 2 April 2021 or within 14 days of the date.