Thursday, September 30, 2010

Subaru of Indiana Automotive To Add 100 More Production Workers

SUBARU BUCKS THE TREND...AGAIN! THIS TIME, BEING ONE OF THE ONLY AUTOMAKERS TO HIRE PRODUCTION WORKERS!

Over the next six months, Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. in Lafayette will add 100 full-time production positions to its work force of nearly 3,300.A sharp rise in demand for two redesigned SIA-built models -- the Outback and Legacy -- are being credited with creating increased work and the need for more production associates.On a year-to-date basis, sales of the Outback have increased 96 percent, while sales of the Legacy are up 36 percent. The new models were introduced in June 2009. "Our hardworking and dedicated work force has stepped up to the challenge of increasing production while maintaining our high quality, safety and environmental standards," said Tom Easterday, SIA executive vice president. "We are excited to be adding 100 full-time associates during this time of uncertainty in the economy."

The new employees will be hired from the ranks of SIA's temporary work force employed by CTI Personnel.

Over the past 15 months, the Lafayette manufacturer has increased its variable work force by more than 380, while scheduling daily and weekend overtime. In addition, five line-speed increases have been implemented.

Total SIA production for 2010 is projected to exceed 250,000 vehicles.   That represents a 30 percent increase over 2009 and also results in higher production volumes for the company's suppliers, who are located primarily in Indiana and surrounding states.

Premier Subaru also continues on it's hiring upswing.  We are proud to have added more than 10 full time positions during the course of this recession.  Currently, we need even more employees with available positions in automotive sales and automotive service.