The company said the potential cuts form part of wider restructuring plans designed to “simplify” its operating model.
Its Scarborough facility in North Yorkshire is facing an as-yet unspecified number of job losses as the manufacturer evaluates its options. The factory currently employs around 650 people, making it McCain’s largest UK site.
Nationwide, the Toronto-based business also operates sites in Hull, Whittlesey, near Peterborough, and Wombourne, near Wolverhampton.
McCain has declined to comment on the number of roles that could be affected but said it is currently consulting with employees and that not all positions at the Scarborough site are included in the proposals.
The company said it expects the consultation process to conclude early next year, although the timeline remains dependent on the outcome of discussions.
A McCain spokesperson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “McCain is taking steps to ensure its GB manufacturing network remains competitive, efficient, and well positioned for long-term growth.
“As part of this, we are proposing changes to how our manufacturing operations are organised and structured, with a focus on creating a simpler, more sustainable operating model for the future.”
They added: “These proposals are intended to support the long-term success of our business and our manufacturing operations. We recognise that change can create uncertainty for colleagues and remain committed to managing the process responsibly, fairly, and with care.”
Despite this streamlining plan, the business recently expanded its presence in India through the acquisition of the frozen potato processing business of Ahmedabad-based Falcon Agrifriz Foods.
Falcon Agrifriz Foods employs more than 450 people and has established relationships with more than 1,000 farmers across the state of Gujarat.
