S.C. Johnson To Cut 300 To 400 Jobs: Report

RACINE, WI — Global cleaning products manufacturer S.C. Johnson has announced that they are eliminating between 300 to 400 jobs both in the Racine area and globally, according to a report Wednesday afternoon.

S.C. Johnson employs about 12,000 people worldwide, and was founded more than 100 years ago in 1886 in Racine. According to a WTMJ report, S.C. Johnson said the company "intends to provide generous severance and outplacement help" to affected employees. There's no word yet on how many Wisconsin employees will lose their jobs. Some of the positions were open and will not be filled, while others will result in layoffs.

In a statement provided to The Journal Times Wednesday, Kelly Semrau, senior vice president – global corporate affairs, communication and sustainability, said:

“SC Johnson is undergoing an organizational change resulting in 300-400 roles being eliminated from the company globally. The company is healthy and our brands continue to be leaders in their categories. Other leading consumer packaged goods companies are doing the same as we all continue to respond to trends in the marketplace. Like them, we are doing this to maintain the company's health and leadership."

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