It's hard to believe that it's already been 25 years since Toyota opened its plant in Georgetown, Kentucky, but it's true. But, perhaps even more shocked are the plant's employees, some of whom have been working there since day one.
Take for instance, Susan Whitney; she was hired to work at the plant one month before production began. "I did not set a goal to work 25 years (at the plant) and now that I look back at all the things I've seen and been associated with, I'm really proud," explains Whitney, who is a group leader for Body Operations. "It's been a great experience."1
It's also been a great experience for the other 6,600 employees at Toyota Manufacturing, as not a single employee has been laid off, even in with the ailing economy affecting other automakers. In fact, Toyota has dedicated itself to actually expanding its production efforts, both in Kentucky and throughout the rest of North America. "Our approach is very different than what you think of when companies have a downturn, but we kept our doors open," says Rick Hesterberg, a Toyota spokesman.
Of course, there are other reasons as to why employees are so enthusiastic about their jobs aside from the incredible job security. For instance, Toyota actually donates a lot of money to local schools, charities, and nonprofit organizations. They even allow their employees to donate their time to great causes like habitat for humanity.
If you ask Capitol Toyota, working at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky sounds like a pretty sweet deal. Although, so does getting behind the wheel of a new Toyota, and that can be done simply by taking one for a test drive at 780 Salem Industrial Drive Ne, Salem, OR, 97301 today.
source: 1http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/b2/20111119/BUSINESS/311190051
