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 VOLKSWAGEN: PUSHING THE ENVELOPE

AMANDA A. Lovin, manager information technology, business projects & processes at Volkswagen Chattanooga, supports all business systems and projects associated with processes—from the design of the part to its delivery to the production line.
 
For Lovin, undertaking such responsibility was daunting at first.
 
“The most difficult time of my career was when I moved from a specialist level to a management level,” she recalls. “It was very intimidating being a rookie female manager in manufacturing. I navigated beyond this by trying to always be prepared. I focused on offering solid, value-added advice at appropriate times. I didn’t try to promote myself or my presence, but instead tried to offer reliable and sound direction on the topics at hand.”
 
To those facing their own career challenges, she tenders this advice.
 
“Don’t be afraid to change,” Lovin remarks. “To improve yourself, it is important to listen to others’ feedback, and have good self-reflection about their observations. It isn’t easy, and it will take practice, but focus on your areas of improvement and take solid actions to change them.”
 
A willingness to continually improve can place you in an innovative work environment like Volkswagen.
 
“The best thing about working for Volkswagen Chattanooga is that the company is incredibly focused on innovation, in all aspects,” says Lovin. “This allows for a lot of creativity in the workplace.”
 
Of course, a creative company comes from creative employees.
 
To that end, Lovin urges young professionals to “think creatively. Push the envelope. Develop new standards. I firmly believe that the way forward in this sector is to constantly think beyond the current boundaries.”
 
That penchant for creativity, says Lovin, is a “large part of the core that makes the plant and our Passat successful.”
 
Lovin is proud of Volkswagen for more than its creativity and pace. “I am very proud that though Volkswagen is a large global company, they still invest strongly in the local communities,” she explains. “This investment is not just financial, it is also through volunteer activities, educational development, environmental activities, and community events. As a local Chattanoogan, I have been very lucky to be a part of many programs that bring Volkswagen and my local community together.”
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