Division Communication Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 operations supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 5+ years of strong organizational skills.
• 5+ years of strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence/negotiate and to present to all levels.
• 3+ years of Microsoft Office skills as proven through business application. Advanced German language skills (REQUIRED)
• 5+ years of professional experience in automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in a steering or communications role.
• 3+ years of project management experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• • Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• • Location: Spartanburg, SC (Work from Home Available; Manager Approval Needed)
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday @ 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Assignment Start: May 19th, 2025

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.