Internal Communications Specialist - Supply Chain Operations

Perfetti Van Melle•Erlanger, KY

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Perfetti Van Melle, a global leader in confectionery and chewing gum, is seeking a passionate Internal Communications Specialist to join their North America Communications team. This role will partner with the Supply Chain Operations function to develop and implement strategic internal communications, focusing on understanding the culture and needs of the Supply Chain organization. The specialist will tailor corporate communication strategies to maximize reach and engagement with plant and distribution center employees, particularly those on the shop floor, while aligning with overall company messages. The goal is to enhance employee engagement, retention, and culture building within the Supply Chain. The position involves close collaboration with the Director of Communications, Associate Manager of Internal Communications, Supply Chain senior leadership, plant/Distribution Center site leadership, and site HRBPs. The specialist will act as the primary communications link embedded within the Supply Chain business, culture, and people strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or HR Business.
2-3 years of experience (including internships and post-college entry-level roles).
Demonstrated experience working in a corporate internal communications environment or agency experience supporting client internal communications programs.
Strong writing and editing skills (samples requested).
Basic photography and video storytelling skills.
Proficient with Canva content creation and video editing.
Proficient with MS365 Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
Highly organized.
Proficient with learning new information, skills, or software.
Ability to travel to locations throughout NKY and Greater Cincinnati on occasion.
Ability to attend events for plant shifts outside of regular business hours or in the community occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Some knowledge of HR communications is preferred.
Experience with "shop floor" or hourly workforce communication is desired.
Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
Understanding of hourly employees and HR/benefits communications is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Serve as a day-to-day contact and partner with HRBPs and Operations/Supply Chain managers to understand needs and ensure alignment with PVM internal communication programs and company priorities.
Collaborate with Comms Director, Internal Comms Manager, and Supply Chain partners to measure and evaluate Supply Chain employee communications, cadences, approaches, and channels for continuous improvement.
Act as the "newsroom" for identifying and creating content from manufacturing/Distribution Center teams in Erlanger, KY and Rockford, IL for PVM N.A. internal communications and storytelling.
Assist the External PR Manager with information on stories that have a compelling external component.
Develop the annual Supply Chain communications calendar, content/messaging, plans, and channels for Supply Chain sites' priority business and employee programs (e.g., HR/people announcements, Total Rewards/Benefits, learning and development, culture and engagement celebrations, employer branding/recruitment).
Assist Operations teams with content for regular Ops "town halls" (Ops Airwaves).
Create/post digital screen corporate content and create/ensure placement of monthly paper Hump Day roundup and Weekly Chew newsletters.
Serve as a facilitator of the emergency communications platform for urgent Supply Chain employee notifications.
Travel up to 20% to visit the Rockford, IL factory location.