A total of 442 jobs will be eliminated following the scheduled closure of the Conagra Brands facility in downtown Macon, Missouri, in January 2027.
Conagra filed a WARN notice with the state on Monday to announce it will be closing its Missouri plant, cutting more than 400 jobs. The decision brings an abrupt halt to operations at the central facility, which serves as a major employer for the region.
Macon Facility Employees Face Scheduled Wind-Down Starting Jan. 15, 2027
Employees at the Macon facility were notified of the impending closure on Monday, according to company statements. The permanent wind-down is scheduled to begin with a rolling departure of workers over a two-week period starting Jan. 15, 2027.
ABC 17 News coverage noted that the comprehensive shutdown will affect all staff members who work at or report into the Macon site. Macon is the county seat of Macon County, Missouri, with a population of 5,457 residents located roughly two hours northeast of the Kansas City area.
Conagra Shifts Manufacturing Network to Improve Operational Efficiency
A company spokesperson explained the operational shift behind the decision in an official statement, noting that the decision follows a careful review of our manufacturing network and reflects our ongoing work to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible while supporting the needs of the business.
The spokesperson added, This decision was not made lightly, and we are grateful for our employees’ contributions and we are committed to treating affected employees fairly and with respect throughout the transition.
In May 2025, Conagra invested in a plant expansion that added 26 new positions to the facility before shifting direction toward an entire network consolidation.
