West Point,Georgia Expected To Get New Kia Plant
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Congratulations West Point and KIA – The Deal is Official! Click Here for More!As we discussed previously here, it is looking much more likely that KIA has chosen Georgia as the prime destination for their new automotive plant. The following Detroit Free Press article shows that the plant is looking to be coming to the West Point – LaGrange area of mid west Georgia.
This area of Georgia has been hard hit in the last decade as many textile jobs have gone overseas. The benefits to the region is immense and with their sister company Hyundia having a plant nearby in Alabama the West Point site is very logical for KIA.
Kia would not confirm plans for the plant. Georgia officials also would not confirm whether Kia is coming to their state, but officials with competing states said privately Tuesday that Georgia is the front-runner.
Georgia has been passed over for a string of auto projects while its Southern neighbors have landed plants. Nissan Motor Co. has plants in Tennessee and Mississippi. BMW has a plant in South Carolina. Alabama has been the big winner overall with plants for Mercedes-Benz, Toyota Motor Corp., Honda Motor Co. and Hyundai.
In 2002, Georgia lawmakers passed a new set of “mega-project” tax incentives in an attempt to land a DaimlerChrysler AG cargo van plant. The plant was announced but the company later canceled it.Georgia also made a failed attempt to save a Ford Motor Co. plant outside Atlanta. The Hapeville, Ga., plant is on the list of plants Ford announced earlier this year that it plans to idle.
Bert Brantley, a spokesman for the Georgia Department of Economic Development, would not comment about specific companies but said the state is aggressively going after the auto industry and has the tools to land one this time.
“I’m certainly convinced that the work we’re doing will end up in an auto plant being here,” Brantley said. “Who knows when the time frame will come, but we were so close with DaimlerChrysler, and we were so close with Ford.”
Mississippi, Georgia and South Carolina have been reported to be the lead candidates for a plant.A site near LaGrange, Ga., would make a likely place for the Kia plant. LaGrange is about 90 miles up I-85 from the Hyundai plant in Alabama. It’s also a short drive from Atlanta. In addition to the Ford plant, a General Motors Corp. plant near Atlanta also is planned for idling and will close eventually.
People close to the negotiations in South Carolina said it hasn’t been formally rejected by Kia but appears to have been put on the back burner. Georgia was the leading contender, they said.Mississippi officials have seen reports that their state is out of the running but they haven’t stopped trying to make a deal.”We’re not going to give up until they announce it somewhere else,” said Brenda Lathan, director of research and business development for the Columbus-Lowndes Development Link in eastern Mississippi.
Georgia would make a logical choice because it missed out on previous plants and is losing GM and Ford plants, said Hill of the Center for Automotive Research. The state is eager to land a plant to keep a piece of the automotive industry, he said. via The Detroit Free Press
For more discussion on the Potential Kia Plant, Topix.net has a vibrant discussion going on about it here.
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Comment by West Point Local on 8 March 2006:
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Comment by DeSouza Hope Team on 28 September 2006:
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We are on the move, Move with us!
Comment by EDDIE SAXTON JR. on 20 September 2007:
I WOULD LIKE TO APPLY FOR A JOB
Comment by Trudy Johnson on 28 September 2007:
I relocated to Newnan Georgia.
I am looking for a job, and would like to apply with your company.
I am very dependable, learn quickly, work well with people. I do have my own transportation.
Comment by Thomas Lockhart on 7 November 2007:
I would like to know where to apply for a job with the kia plant.
Comment by Henrietta Hughes on 17 November 2007:
I am interested in knowing where to go and apply for an administrative position with the new Kia company located in West Point Georgia. I have a Bachelors degree in Human Resource with 7 years experience in Administration. For the past 4 yeas, I’ve been employed with the school system as a Paraprofessional while attending school to complete my Masters degree in HR.
I also have friend that is a truck drive and lives in West point Georgia and he is interested in obtaining employment with Kia as a drive. His background as a trucker is 10 years over the road experience. You may respond to my e mail and I will pass the info on to him.
If you choose, you may call me at 678 416 0400, cell and 678 342 0563 home. Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Comment by ROBERT L GEORGE on 28 November 2007:
HI, I WOULD VERY MUCH LIKE TO KNOW HOW TO APPLY FOR A POSITION WITHIN YOUR NEW KIA PLANT I HAVE 25 YRS EXPERIENCE IN THE MANUFACTURING AND WAREHOUSING INDUSTRY. YOU CAN CONTACT BY E-MAIL AT robertgeorge7@yahoo.com OR BY PHONE AT 678-331-1702 THANKYOU AND I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU .
Comment by Gerry Cook on 11 December 2007:
How do I apply for a positon with the Kia Plant?
I am very interested in a postition with Kia (located in West Point, Ga.) as a Staff Accountant. I am a native of LaGrange and want to move back home close to my family and freinds. I graduated from LaGrange College with a Bachelors degree in Business Admin. and I have over 25 years of accounting experience in the manufacturing industry.
I look forward to hearing from you either via email @ gerryc63@tampabay.rr.com or cell (727) 688-4303.
Thank you, Gerry
Comment by Gerry Cook on 11 December 2007:
correction on the email address above (sent 12-11-07 @ 1:58 p.m.) gerryc59@tampabay.rr.com
re: where and how do I apply for a Staff Accountant position with Kia of West Point.
Thank you, Gerry
Comment by PAMELA REID on 12 December 2007:
re: where and how do I apply for a position at Kia plant in LaGrange. I have 20yrs.experience automotive field.
Comment by Joyce Littleton-Smith on 12 December 2007:
I would love to work for Kia Human Resources
Comment by Danine Hopson on 15 December 2007:
I would like to a apply for a position at kia plant in LaGrange.I have 10yrs,experience in production supervision. I have also trained in Japan. I was the first supervisor to start up to Handa rear seats at SK Tech in Clayton OH. Where we never missed shippment and came out of the red the first year. I also trained and supervised 40 operators at the Vandailia Delphi operartion increasing production by 60% The first supervisor to produce at takt in all four cells at Delphi plant. As a result we are one of the operations that will not be closing.
Comment by Danine Hopson on 15 December 2007:
I am really looking forward to working at your new Kia plant in LaGrange.
Comment by Felicia Tucker on 17 December 2007:
I would love to work for this company in customer service.I have experience in customer service.And would love to work for this company in LaGrange,GA.
Comment by Daniel E Toler on 17 December 2007:
I own two Kia’s now and would love to get my hands on that new Kia Mojave. I need a good pick up like my Spectra and Sedona. I hope this plants open up with a truck off the line first. It would make all other auto manufacturers. I live in the Hogansville area.
Comment by michelle weckwert on 27 December 2007:
How do I apply for a job with KIA
Where could I get my application in here in thomasville ga?
Comment by BRUCE BLANDIN on 30 December 2007:
Where could I get my application here in Phenix City AL I have 23yrs working with cars and 8yrs as a machine operator in a car plant in KY.
Comment by Chris Matthews on 9 January 2008:
I’ll like to know where to apply for Kia.I have experience in truck driving also little in forklift Thomaston, Ga
Comment by Renault Shinall on 9 January 2008:
I am a recent college graduate. A bachelors degree in Business Administration, how do I apply jor a job? I did 2 internships , great customer service skills
Comment by barry boyd on 9 January 2008:
how do I apply for a job?
Comment by Kimberly on 10 January 2008:
How do I apply for a job with the new Kia plant in West Point?
Comment by hkenney on 11 January 2008:
How do I apply for a job with the new kia plant in West Point?
Comment by O.D.Johnson on 11 January 2008:
I need to know how to apply, but then it seems that everybody does. If anyone finds any info please feel free to email me the information at johnson_que@yahoo.com……………Thanks and Good Luck to everyone
Comment by LMADDOX on 14 January 2008:
Good afternoon, Im with everyone else HOW DO I APPLY TO THE KIA PLANT? Please send me any info you have on applying for this location. THank you
Comment by Deshon Harris on 17 January 2008:
How do I go about applying for the KIA plant in Georgia
Comment by Sherryl Cousins on 19 January 2008:
Everyone’s extremely excited about the upcoming Kia Motor plant, located in West Point, GA. Anyone looking to relocate to the area, please contact me to assist with your housing needs. I’m a resident of Newnan, GA (just 20 minutes outside of West Point) and is very excited about the growth in our area. Please contact me at (678) 687-3194 to discuss your real estate needs.
Comment by Shannon Armstrong on 31 January 2008:
How can Apply for a job?
Comment by Russell Giddings on 28 February 2008:
I look forward to filling a position within the Maintenance Team or Production Team departments for KIA Motor Corporation.
KIA Motors application was submitted to KIA Motors on-line website.
I have over 20 years of engineering experience. I have worked for such company’s as Lockheed Martin, McDonnell Douglas, and Boeing, just to name a few.
Most recently I spent the last 12 years working on the F-22 Fighter Aircraft Program for Lockheed Martin in Marietta, Georgia.
I have always enjoyed working in our industry and all the challenges that it presents. This industry has been very good to me and my family, and I have learned so much along the way that I am sure that I would be a tremendous asset to any company that gives me an opportunity.
I pride myself on being a Team Player, and being Goal Oriented. I am always on time, and always willing to do whatever is asked of me to help meet the TEAM goals.
I would describe myself as a dependable, reliable, knowledgeable, and a hard working Team Player that understands the importance of meeting Department and Company Goals & Objectives!
I chose KIA Motor to submit my resume because I have always had a tremendous respect for KIA Motor, and I consider you one of the true leaders in our industry, a company that embodies the virtues of a leader, a company I would like to be a part of as an employee!
Comment by Rufus Crawford on 12 April 2008:
I’m looking for information on when will you be accepting application, and what will be the process for applying.
Comment by Sabrina Dillard on 26 April 2008:
I’m looking for employment information with the new kia plant.What would be the process for applying for a position?
Comment by Carl Summey on 28 April 2008:
I am currently out of work and have background supervisory experience in automotive metal stamping of seat belt components, air conditioning assemblies, and aluminum extrusion used to make picture molded frames. What is the process of sending a cover letter, resume and other attachments about my background and experience?
Comment by Jeff Odom on 6 June 2008:
Hi, My name is Jeff Odom.. I am very interested in working and applying for a position in the new Kia plant.. I am currently working for General Motors until they close the plant down on Sept. 26th. My position currently is Forklift ( forktruck ) operator in the material handler department. Please if anyone can tell me how to get my foot in the door with Kia, I would love to have that opportunity. Thanks, Jeff email: beechbreezer@aol.com Cell: 678-577-1332 other cell: 678-437-3127 Home: 678-584-9269
Comment by Marquez Corbin on 9 July 2008:
I’m currently out of work and interested in applying with the new Kia plant. I’m layed off with the plant Blue Bird,and was working on their assembly line. I would like to send in a resume’ and fill out an application. What’s the process for applying?. Thanks, Marquez- email: corbinshemika@yahoo.com
Comment by Temeka Williams on 28 July 2008:
I have experince can u please email me or send me some information on how i can apply.Iwork at General Motors now so I have experience in this type of work.
Comment by Henry Wallace on 16 September 2008:
Interested in work, please send me an application
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Moore, SC 29369
Comment by helen wright on 28 October 2008:
Where do I apply for the new kia plant?
I am very interested in a position at the new kia plant.
Comment by Chad Audas on 31 October 2008:
I am an Agent of Landtar, a trucking company based out of Jacksonville, FL. My agency currently does business with several Toyota plants. I am wanting to put a bid in to be able to haul freight for the new Kia plant. I am looking for a contact name and number so that I may be able to do business with Kia in the future. You can contact me at chadwick.audas@gmail.com. Thanks.
Comment by Regina dent on 30 November 2008:
IM in need of a job bad can i stillm apply for a positon at the kia plant ill take customer service production any thing .thats available reginadent07@charter.net i live in atlanta georgia.lawrenceville. thank you
Comment by R Johnson on 6 February 2009:
I would be proud to be a new addition to this LaGrange facility. I would appreciate any information I can get about where and when I could fill out application or submit a resume. I am very experienced in the automotive field. Also, I live very close to your LaGrange plant. Any info would be appreciated. Thank You RJohnson
Comment by Herbert Prophet on 9 February 2009:
I have my own trucking business and would like to be a part of your company. Please provide me with information and an application. My contact information is Herbert Prophet 5673 Green Sage Dr. College Park, GA 30349. Cell# 404-732-7100. Thanking you in advance.
Comment by scott robinson on 13 May 2009:
Please let me know how i can fill out an application for your new kia plant. I would be a great asset for your company.
Comment by sylvester vance on 19 May 2009:
please give me the info for the application for a job at the kia plant.would like to relocate to georgia after retiring from the city.my info is sylvester vance 3136 aplin rd,crestview fl 32539.my cell # is 850-758-6190.thank you
Comment by Sophia D. on 9 July 2009:
I would like to know how to apply for a job with KIA as well. I have 10 years of experience in the auto industry. You may contact me on my cell#(209)505-9881
Comment by Ronnie Butler on 9 July 2009:
How can I apply for a job with the new Kia Plant?
Comment by Celestine Hayes on 9 July 2009:
Hi,I am in need of a job please tell me how I can apply for a position with Kia I have over 10 years experience with the automotive industry with Ford Motor and presently looking to relocate will someone please contact me @734-334-6351 or email me @tinahay908@hotmail.com also worked with outside contracting company through ford motor and can also work with auto supplier doing parts.
Comment by Ricardo Garcia on 10 July 2009:
I’m interested in your ad in the news. I’m a hard worker would like an opportunity to be consider for a job. Please contact me @ 561-932-3581. Thank you
Ricardo Garci
Comment by Chris Wilkerson on 7 September 2009:
Would like to apply for a job at new plant schedule to open next year. Please email me the information to apply for any open position.thank you.or contact me at 770-310-29400r email at cwilks75@aol.com
Comment by Suzanna Jackson on 8 September 2009:
My husband and I are looking to relocate to the Columbus, Lagrange area and we am interested in applying for a job with your company. I believe we would be a great assests to your company. Where do we find the application?
Comment by Anisha on 28 October 2009:
I had an interview with KIA back in Feb. and I declined the position only after I seen how far it was from where I currently live. Now that I know GA Metro area a little better, we could actually live in Newnan and commute from there. My husband and I would both leave our jobs to move and work for KIA! Then I could get a new car…KIA SOUL!!! Please alert me when they begin hiring again! We would like to reapply!!!
Comment by MARIAN on 31 October 2009:
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Comment by ROBIN SPURLIN on 6 November 2009:
I HAVE 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS..HOW DO I APPLY AT KAI.
Comment by deneen harrison on 17 November 2009:
looking for a job i would love to join the kia plant team. thank you ………
Comment by paula schmidt on 19 November 2009:
I don’t have experience at actualy working in tha automotive bussinnes, but have experience working in a warehouse invironment. I worked for Sony music for almost five years, and i am a hard worker, always on time and willing to work overtime. Please let me know how to apply for a position with Kia plant. My phone number 770-830-7584. I am ready to work as soon as possible!