Job Title: Division Communication Specialist
Duration: Long term role
Shift timings: Mon – Fri 8:00am-5:00pm (this is flexible if they want to start earlier and leave earlier)
Work Location: Spartanburg, SC 29651
Note: Work from home is available on as needed basis but must have manager approval.
Must have:
German language skills because this person works closely with counterparts in Germany
Position Purpose/Scope:
Plans and organize all communication and related communications platforms for all division topics in the Americas region.
Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
List the major duties/accountabilities to achieve the positions key objectives-
- Supports activities for the division steering and communication group within the Purchasing and Supplier Network Americas.
- Supports the steering of quality targets and the target management process for the division. Coordinates communication and focused messaging.
- Coordinates and prepares briefings and speeches for the senior vice president. Supports the development of the communication strategy for division with detailed content for Plant Spartanburg and other regional locations.
- Oversee the conception and execution of communication projects.
- Manages the division of the homepage, newsletter and communication calendar. Shapes the division communications both internally and externally.
- Provides advanced level writing and editing for senior leadership.
- Creates a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the projects.
- Prepares, consolidates and edits relevant and sometimes complex communications of the Americas, including Mexico and Brazil to create a marketable storyline for events (i.e.: town hall meetings, forums, MN Days, Supplier Days, senior level meetings and diversity events).
- Develops a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates resources and implements all necessary activities.
- Interfaces with the M-division headquarters' communications department for transparency and escalation of topics.
- Completes special projects for the department as requested.
Position Competencies:
Education:
- BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering or related field; or the equivalent of 4 years of experience in a communication, marketing, or media related field.
Experience:
- 5+ years of professional experience in an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in a steering or communications role.
- 3+ years of project management experience.
