Job Description

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.

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