I am hearing about layoffs but there are no posts here... Hmmm... All other companies have many post but totalk silence here.
Another VP bites the dust - commercial ops out this week
WB. VP of commercial ops slated to be out by the end of the week. Seems like they are having a management level clear out before the next round of layoffs. Another useless under qualified id--t taking the interim role.
Sneaky layoffs in wexford/small numbers to avoid worker angst
After more layoffs in wexford this week astounding to hear voluntary redundancies will not be offered for fear of so many people putting their hands up the place wouldn't be able to function.such is the mistrust in the place it looks like the only... — read more
Silent Layoffs continue throughout the company - It is sad to see hard-working employees being subjected to constructive dismissal
More top-level changes seem likely. Management has made it clear that they don’t care about employee wellbeing. I think everyone knows that the doors are open. These are challenging times.
Waters Corporation Announces Business Unit Leadership Transition
MILFORD, Mass., Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced that Jonathan ("Jon") Pratt has decided to step down from his role as Senior Vice President of the Waters Division, to pursue an external opportunity. He will... — read more
Pre packed colums/game changer
Operational Advantages Offering substantial cost savings, pre-packed columns eliminate the need for manual column packing and validation, reducing the material and labour costs associated with traditional column chromatography processes. Pre-packed... — read more
Restructuring in the wind
Hearing due to ongoing restructuring within the organisation some non essential,low skillset employees to receive notifications in the week ahead.
Biomanufacturing
https://www.sartorius.com/en/products/process-chromatography/chromatography-columns/manual-columns Waters and sartorius will be collaborating to manufacture colums faster,in much larger quantitys and 100%yield everytime.
Say it as it is
Chinas domestic strategy is to produce their own medical devices.this will virtually collapse european medical device production.the next largest hub is india and that's where waters are going.announce this outright instead of this drip drab layoffs... — read more
Thursday layoffs
What happened yesterday? I know there were some layoffs, but it doesn't seem like it was a major round. Are we sure it's over?
Waters Corp. sued over 401(k) record-keeping fees
https://www.pionline.com/courts/401k-suit-filed-against-waters-corp-over-fees
More Layoffs Q4 2023 Rumor
Heard from a good source that more layoffs are coming in Q4 2023. Same source told me about July layoffs 2 months before. Leave on your own terms start looking now.
Has anyone applied for unemployment yet? Have you started getting paid?
I have my monetary determination...and nothing after that....4+ weeks now?
Info for employees ,what management don't want you to know(wexford plant))
The following are the most at risk employees for layoffs anyone sharing a job with another person.if there is 5 then they will keep 4 even if 4 is not enough. 2anyone who is between projects. 3anyone who management doesn't like or wants to... — read more
Continous manufacturing
Continous manufacturing in the colum packing area is beyond the capabilities of the current management.attempts to pack specific part numbers 24/7 or 16/5 on an ongoing basis is failing miserably.the stages from store to floor need to happen in... — read more
Know your numbers!! Diversity & demographics won't be in the annual report!
"4%" of global workforce was announced in the press, but what else is hidden behind the profile of those "selected" ? Whether by Gender, by Age profile, by years in company, by Nationality / Ethnicity, by Disability etc, by type of role. This may... — read more
No panic for workers
Top brass prefer too let go of one or two unproductive bigger heads than loads of worker bees.now that this round of layoffs are over management expect a bounce from workers in fear of losing their jobs.unachievable targets with unnecessary time... — read more
No worries
Top management always prefer to take out one or two big heads over lots of worker bees when it comes to layoffs. Once the first round of layoffs is done with, bosses expect a bounce from fearful workers and believe the prospect of losing their job... — read more
Wexford-its about supply chain cnstraints
The dependence on the supply of raw materials from the state's and distance for finished product from Ireland has a large impact on waters carbon footprint.company's now want to to move closer to their customer base.a very slow turnaround time in... — read more
Management accountability
The first and most essential role of a manager is to lead people.too often I've seen people with some individual technical ability being appointed to the role of manager and then suddenly have the responsibility of leading large groups of... — read more
I want to be laid off
I'm sorry, but a decade at Waters is more than enough for me, especially considering the direction the company has taken in recent years. I never thought when I just started here that this is the way I would be feeling in the future, but it is what... — read more
Age discrimination
God forbid you hit 50 in this company. Every single layoff over the years has hit this age bracket hard. I see it’s happening once again. No one will claim age discrimination…. It’s just another mass layoff where mysterious criteria are kept secret... — read more
Anyone got their Cobra, Outplacement, Severance, etc?
I STILL haven't received anything in the mail about my Cobra. Or outplacement services. Is everyone in the same boat, or am I the only one?
This is disgraceful
After nearly two decades of giving it his all for Waters, after he made himself available on evenings and weekends, and after he missed his kids’ birthdays more than once to make sure things got done on time, my husband was laid off last week. What a... — read more
Leadership totally disconnected from employees
Lack of communication during these critical moments can only be described as utter disrespect towards the employees here. Why so little transparency? Did we really deserve such bad treatment after years of loyal work? Shame on our management! — read more
My Opinion on the CEO
Udit Batra is a C-Class CEO, bottom of the barrel. He'll take the company nowhere, that's certain. What's also certain is that he'll fill his pockets to the max... We all saw him doubling down on his promises for Q2 growth but he also knows that even... — read more
Any media coverage?
I see employee and ex-employee posts below but is there any media coverage. This was a big layoff I would assume someone had to cover it. Any pointers?
Mass Layoffs
Mass Layoffs today at Waters Corp. ahead of earnings announcement in a few weeks, unsure of the total number of people impacted. CEO sent a message early this morning with a picture of him smiling ear to ear accompanying the message.
Relocation
Just been informed waters pulling out of wilmslow due to brexit
General operative
I'm an id–t. was promoted 5 years ago and only got payrise recently.don't be a coward like me ,stand up for yourself against these leeches
Senior management
Customers of waters should know that their brand sparkling new expensive colums are actually made with second hand ,reworked,washed slug powders
More layoffs
More layoffs on the cards during 4th quarter.
Senior management
Made the mistake of living for the company.devoted myself ,sacrificed everything.wasted years of my life for a corporation.out the door like I was damaged product.choose life young people is all I can advise.
General operative
Do not be pushed out,they want older workers to leave.unfair dismissal,equality cases,are your weapons
Relocation
Ireland seems to be carrying the load while Taunton undergoes redevelopment.word is they will retain r.a.d in ireland for tax reasons and return manufacturing in volume to Taunton when its up and running
General operative column pavking
Will column packing return to new facility in taunton.
Contract Manufacturing Hiring
Do you hire mgmt people with experience in Contract Manufacturing?
waters uk rheometer assembly
just another sh-- american company dont give a f--- about employees only interested in excessive profits dont ever work for these w-------rRS