Coca Cola announce job losses in Drogheda

Coca Cola have announced that a number of jobs will be lost at integrated services operation in Drogheda. Staff were  briefed on the job losses today. Around 200 people are employed at the facility at Southgate.
Around 100 of them are in the division that will be effected and while the exact number of positions to be shed is not yet known, sources have said that not all of the roles will be impacted.

In a statement the oft drink giant said “Coca-Cola is evolving as a total beverage company, and that includes changing the way we work to increase our speed and agility.

“The company’s Integrated Services organisation provides a broad range of support services globally, including for finance, procurement, human resources and a number of other areas.

As we move to provide the next generation of services, we’re looking for opportunities to think innovatively. This includes using third-party providers to provide managed services.