Yeo’s lays off 25 staff in S’pore as it moves can manufacturing operations to M’sia

It will consolidate production in its Johor and Selangor plants

Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) announced today (Mar 31) that it will retrench 25 employees at its Senoko facility in Singapore as it shifts its can manufacturing operations to Malaysia.

The company explained that consolidating production in its Johor and Selangor plants will help “optimise capacity utilisation and strengthen overall manufacturing efficiency” across its network.

Despite the move, Yeo’s Senoko site will remain its headquarters, as well as a hub for cross-border logistics and limited-scale production.

Yeo’s added that it will support affected staff through job placement services, career guidance, and counselling, and may offer them opportunities in Malaysia where suitable roles are available.

The company said it worked closely with the Food, Drinks and Allied Workers Union to ensure that the retrenchment package and transition support “reflect appreciation for the contributions of affected staff”. 

The compensation packages will follow guidelines from Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower and will be based on each worker’s salary and length of service.

“These benefits will be commensurate with each employee’s salary and years of service.”

This is not the first round of layoffs for Yeo’s.

In Dec 2024, it cut 25 jobs after Oatly shut its Singapore plant—roles that had been created specifically for that production. Earlier, in 2022, the company retrenched 32 employees, citing shifts in consumer behaviour, retail challenges, and rising costs.

Financially, the SGX-listed firm reported a net profit of S$21.1 million for the year ending Dec 31, 2025, a significant increase from S$6.9 million the year before.

However, both overall revenue and core food and beverage revenue declined, which the company attributed to softer consumer spending and stronger competition in key markets.

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