Communications Specialist

Job Title: Division Communication Specialist (German)

Duration: Long Term contract

Location: Greer, SC 29651

Schedule: M-F 8-5(this is flexible if they want to start earlier and leave earlier)

Position Competencies:

A. 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.

B. Experience:

• 5+ years of professional experience in automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in a steering or communications role.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Must have: German language skills because this person works closely with counterparts in Germany

Position Purpose/Scope:

Plans and organizes all communication and related communications platforms for all MN division topics in the Americas region. Steers the M/MN committee briefings.

Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• 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 communications 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.
• Oversees the conception and execution of communication projects.
• Manages the division 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Group operations supervisor.