Senior Communications Manager

Koch•Wichita, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is looking for an experienced Senior Communications Manager to own internal communications platforms for its global businesses. The Senior Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic plans and providing consulting expertise across businesses, capabilities and operations, as well as supervising the communications team. This position is located in Wichita, Kansas. In this role, you will contribute to organizational alignment and action by partnering closely with business leaders to advance understanding and connection to the vision, our Principle Based Management™ philosophy and culture, our priorities, and key initiatives. You and your team will craft and deliver presentations, town halls, videos, and other content for internal audiences. You will also own the KES Corporate Brand, deploying it internally and externally to position KES as a trusted partner to customers and an employer of choice in the market.

Requirements

5+ years of communications or related experience.
Experience with strategic communications planning and execution.
Experience with manufacturing companies and/or Fortune 500 companies.
Experience working with, and challenging, senior leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corporate branding
Strong business fluency - ability to apply communications expertise with a clear understanding of key business concepts, priorities, and objectives.
Advanced experience in quickly understanding complex manufacturing industries.
Experience identifying, managing, and balancing multiple clients’ needs.
Experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with SharePoint, Yammer, and other web-based communication tools.
Experience with traditional and social media communications.

Responsibilities

Design and implement strategic communications programs internally to business and manufacturing audiences to maximize employee understanding of KES and its subsidiary business units’ visions and goals, compliance, and Principle Based Management™ philosophy.
Guide strategic use of communications vehicles and channels to advance business priorities in support of the vision.
Develop strategies and platforms that empower supervisors to build more meaningful connections with their teams.
Advise on issues, attitudes, and opinions both inside and outside the company that could affect business results or reputation.
Supervise the KES Communications Team, driving key priorities while developing talent and maximizing the potential of the team.
Own deployment of the KES Corporate Brand across internal and external platforms including websites, social media, intranets, and integration into other existing communications strategies.
When necessary and in partnership with other resources, support external business and public affairs opportunities that may arise.