Communications Specialist

Continental•Clinton, MS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communications Specialist is responsible for leading both external and internal communications, while developing and executing a transparent, effective communication strategy with a strong emphasis on shop floor engagement, ensuring consistent employee outreach, understanding, and alignment.

Requirements

Bachelor in Communication, Public Relations or related field
Experience in internal communications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively influence, negotiate, and persuade across a range of stakeholders.
Proven track record of managing processes and projects to successful completion, with the ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and ownership.
Strong problem-solving skills, supported by commercial acumen and experience in planning and organizing work effectively.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute clear, timely, and practical shopfloor communication strategies tailored to hourly and frontline employees.
Translate business priorities, operational updates, safety messages, and change initiatives into simple, actionable messages for the shopfloor.
Own and manage shopfloor communication channels (e.g. townhall meetings, digital screens, boards, shift handover materials, flyers, QR codes).
Partner with BT4 leaders to ensure consistent messaging across shifts and departments.
Support leaders and supervisors with communication toolkits, talking points, and visuals for daily and weekly shopfloor interactions.
Establishes and maintains good relations with the local media, the local authorities, important institutions and the community.
Supports external communications related to the plant, including community engagement, visits, milestones, and reputation-building activities.
In charge of editing all plant related communication materials: press releases, media statements, articles, presentations, speeches, etc. according to the corporate guidelines.
Responsible for Community Sponsorship (CSR) activities and events.
In charge of managing CSR budget in close alignment with CSR board and plant controlling.
Responsible for the plant's event management, advertising and external agency relations.
Plans, develops and implements communication campaigns to support organizational culture and plant performance.
Create and edit content in multiple formats (visuals, short videos, posters, presentations, FAQs).
Ensure compliance with corporate brand, tone, and communication guidelines.
Responsible for managing the Plant Conti Store with support of volunteers.
Ensure adequate opening hours for all employees by coordinating managing volunteer store associates.
Responsible for ordering and managing Conti branded merchandize inventory.
Conduct regular inventory counts in alignment with plant controlling.
Support communication for operational changes, restructuring, major initiatives, or incidents affecting the plant.
Ensure rapid, accurate, and consistent communication during critical situations, with a strong focus on employee understanding and trust.
Authorized person to represent Continental at meetings organized by local authorities or various institutions (if delegated by the Plant manager).
Supports the plant management in establishing and maintaining good relations with the local authorities, important institutions and the community.