Webasto is to cut a further 300 jobs as it seeks to simplify its organisational structure given the ongoing challenging market environment.
The personnel adjustments as part of the company’s ongoing restructuring efforts and follow on from an announcement in April 2025 that the company would cut around 650 jobs by the end of the year. the company’s ongoing restructuring efforts.
“The shifts in the automotive market demand a leaner, more cost-efficient organisation with reduced complexity and faster decision-making processes,” said Joerg Buchheim, CEO of Webasto SE.
“This is the only way we can remain competitive.”
The positions affected will be primarily at the company’s sites in Stockdorf and Gilching in Germany.
This is the only way we can remain competitive.
Joerg Buchheim
The focus will be on leadership roles within administrative departments, with the agreement reached between management and employee representatives following ‘intensive and constructive’ discussions.
Employees at the affected locations have been informed about the next steps. The reduction is planned to be completed by the end of the year.
“The personnel changes are a necessary part of our organisational realignment,” added Joerg.
“Although this step is not easy for us, it is essential given the current market developments.
Professional reorientation
“It is a decisive move to position Webasto for the future. We will implement these measures thoughtfully and in line with our corporate culture.”
As part of the redundancies, Webasto says the management and the company-wide works council have jointly developed a balanced reconciliation of interests and a social plan.
A key element of the package of measures is the opportunity for affected employees to transition into a transfer company which will provide extensive support over a period of up to 12 months to assist with professional reorientation.
Webasto launched a company-wide restructuring programme at the end of 2024.
As part of this, the company also adjusted its capacities to the lower demand.
Overall, the number of employees declined from 16,600 at the end of 2023 to 15,300 at the end of 2024.
In the same period, the Webasto’s sales fell to €4.3 billion, around €300 million less than in 2023.
