Sigma Bets on Seminole’s Growth, Reinforces Commitment to Greater Shawnee, Oklahoma, with a $25 Million Investment

The funding brings new job alternatives for native and adjoining communities and will increase manufacturing plant capability

SEMINOLE, Okla., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sigma Alimentos, S.A. de C.V. (“Sigma”), invested $25 million in renovations to its Seminole, Okla. manufacturing plant producing 35 new jobs. The multinational firm—devoted to producing, advertising and marketing, and distributing high quality branded meals—has a longstanding custom of constructing high quality meals and sharing worth alongside the communities it’s a part of.  

“Sigma is committed to the Seminole community and the state of Oklahoma,” mentioned Sigma US DVP of Regional Plants and Operations David Tucker, who was labored with the corporate for 29 years. “It makes me proud to be part of a company that positively impacts the community and recognizes the value of our people, with a track record that demonstrates collective growth.”

For eight weeks, the 14-year-old facility underwent a state-of-the-art renovation course of which incorporates a high-capacity oven and mixing tools that can enable the Seminole facility to improve its franks and scorching canines’ manufacturing by over 50%. It’s necessary to point out that the manufacturing group was retained and supported all through the renovation course of. While awaiting the reopening, they participated in skilled improvement and cross-training alternatives. With the upgrades, the plant will probably be ready to produce new Bar-S branded scorching canine merchandise to distribute nationally, as well as to these of the FUD model already distributed in over 1,000 US cities, and Longmont manufacturers – presently produced for Mexico.

Tucker introduced that the 35 further positions created thanks to the plant’s renovations reside throughout the manufacturing division, with some openings in sanitation and upkeep. He additionally shared that Seminole will take part within the firm´s innovation efforts with packaging know-how that can preserve the freshness of shoppers´ favourite merchandise, as at all times, however will now additionally assist scale back waste. 

“The company will continue investing annually into all its Oklahoma facilities,” mentioned Tucker. “This is a great time to be part of the Sigma team. The investment demonstrates how committed we are to the future of our communities.”

Those eager about making use of for positions with Sigma could go to www.indeed.com and use the key phrases “Sigma” and “Seminole, OK.“

About Sigma

Sigma is a main multinational meals firm working in 18 nations all through North and South America and Europe, together with Mexico, Europe, the U.S., and Latin America. With 65 vegetation and 184 distribution facilities, the corporate produces, markets, and distributes high quality branded meals, together with packaged meats, cheese, yogurts, and different refrigerated and frozen meals. Sigma’s diversified portfolio consists of over 100 manufacturers spanning totally different classes and market segments, equivalent to Bar-S, La Chona, Fiorucci, FUD, Menu del Sol, Campofrio, San Rafael, Aoste, La Villita, Chimex, Navidul, Justin Bridou, and Sosua, to title a few.

SOURCE Sigma