Promotions Further Kia’s Long-Term Strategy to Concentrate on Quality, Strengthen the Brand and Elevate the Ownership Experience Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia elevates Randy Jackson to senior vice president, human resources and administration; Stuart Countess to vice president, quality sub-division Kia Motors America promotes Tim Chaney to vice president, marketing communications; Orth Hedrick to vice […]
(West Point, GA.) Nov. 20, 2013 – On Wednesday, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) presented a $40,000 contribution to the West Point Overlook Project, a part of the larger River Walk Development Plan. In addition to the check presentation, a groundbreaking was also held at the site next to West Point City Hall. “We […]
(West Point, GA.) Nov. 19, 2013 – On Tuesday at the Kia Georgia Training Center, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) presented the second of three $300,000 contributions (totaling $900,000) to the SAE Foundation that will be used to continue impacting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education in Troup County through 2014. The celebration […]
(West Point, GA.) Oct. 22, 2013 – Together with local suppliers, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) is responsible for the creation of more than 14,000 jobs in West Point and surrounding areas. Today, another KMMG supplier added to the localization of jobs when Hyundai Dymos, who will be supplying seats to KMMG, held a groundbreaking […]
(West Point, GA.) Oct. 12, 2013 – Today, more than 7,000 team members and guests of Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) gathered for the company’s Fourth Annual “Team Member Appreciation Day” at the plant to recognize the hard work and dedication of its team members. The day featured a wide variety of entertainment, including […]
(West Point, GA.) Sept. 9, 2013 – Since the start of hiring for production team members in 2008, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia’s (KMMG) presence in West Point is responsible for the creation of more than 14,000 jobs in the region. KMMG currently employs more than 3,000 team members and operates three shifts of production. […]
(West Point, GA.) Sept. 5, 2013 –Team members at Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) in West Point recently donated nearly 1,000 canned food items to the food pantry at LaGrange Personal Aid and The West Point Food Pantry. “We think this is great,” Jim Rouquie, coordinator of the West Point Food Pantry, said when […]
(West Point, GA.) August 21, 2013 – Today, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle met with team members and plant executives during a visit to Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) in West Point. “Nearly four years after we began production, KMMG continues to enjoy a tremendous partnership with the state of Georgia and we are proud […]
(West Point, GA.) July 11, 2013 – Today, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) celebrated as the one millionth vehicle – a snow white pearl 2014 Sorento SXL – rolled off the assembly line at the West Point, Ga. automobile manufacturing facility. Representing an initial investment of $1 billion, mass production of the Sorento CUV […]
(West Point, GA.) July 10, 2013 – Today, Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia, Inc. (KMMG) provided $25,000 to the Troup County Board of Tax Assessors. The funding is part of the plant’s $400,000 overall commitment to the Board of Tax Assessors and will be used to fund additional manpower at the board’s discretion. “We […]
