Les Schwab Restructures Staffing, 70 Positions Impacted

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Les Schwab Tires informed KTVZ News on Monday their company is restructuring staffing at their Central Oregon headquarters, impacting 70 positions.

Below is a statement from Jodie Hueske, Chief Administrative Officer:

Les Schwab Tires made the difficult decision to restructure portions of its headquarters team in Bend. These changes affect about 70 headquarters roles.

Saying goodbye to coworkers who have contributed to the company is never easy, and we recognize the impact this has on employees and their families. Employees leaving the company as part of these changes are being provided transition support, including severance and extended benefits.

This restructure is part of a broader effort to better align resources around serving stores, supporting customers, and supporting the company’s continued growth. As Les Schwab Tires has expanded to more than 600 locations and 9,000 employees, we continue to evaluate how work is organized and where targeted investment is needed.

These changes are not driven by short-term business performance challenges. Les Schwab Tires has added 100 locations in four new states over the past three years and plans to open another 30 locations this year. The restructure will ensure the company remains positioned to support stores and customers while continuing to invest in capabilities needed for the future.

Les Schwab Tires remains deeply committed to the principles established by its founder, including taking care of customers and supporting the people who serve them every day.

Les Schwab has locations throughout the mountain west and pacific northwest. The company has a large presence in Central Oregon due to its founding in Prineville in the 1950s.