Transformation Change Management & Communications Leader

First Quality • Macon, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

First Quality is a family-owned company with over 35 years of history, operating 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada. We produce personal care and household products, as well as raw materials and components. Our values of humility, unity, and integrity guide us, and we leverage advanced technology and innovation. We foster a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and professional development, with a mission to 'Make Things Better®'. We are seeking a Transformation Change Management & Communications Leader for our First Quality Products company, with potential bases in Central PA or Macon, GA. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategies to ensure successful adoption of business transformation initiatives. The position will build the change management strategy from the ground up, focusing on awareness, understanding, and engagement through effective strategies and clear communications. The leader will partner with various teams to minimize resistance, maximize adoption, and promote transparency and collaboration. The primary focus is integrating structured change management with strategic communication plans to ensure transformation efforts are understood, embraced, and sustained. This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate complex goals into actionable messages and activities. Frequent travel to Absorbent Hygiene companies will be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Communications, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field. Equivalent experience in these fields will be considered.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in change management, organizational development, or corporate communications, preferably within large-scale transformation programs.
• Proven track record of leading successful change initiatives and delivering impactful communication strategies in operational, manufacturing, supply chain, or similar environments.
• Experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams in complex organizational environments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong facilitation and presentation abilities.
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving skills.
• Solid project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Data-driven, disciplined, objective, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to coach, benchmark, and work closely with different sites and operations.
• Consulting skills (developing relationships, diagnosis, feedback, and enrolling leadership teams to take action).
• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Certification in change management methodology (e.g., Prosci/ADKAR, CCMP) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner cross-functionally with all divisional transformation teams to co-create, pilot, and standardize next generation practices.
• Establish change management goals, objectives, and overall strategy for divisional transformation initiatives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive change management plans, including stakeholder analysis, impact assessments, and readiness evaluations.
• Create and execute communication strategies tailored to manufacturing environments that align with transformation objectives and timelines.
• Design clear, compelling, and consistent messaging for multiple audiences and channels.
• Equip plant leaders and supervisors with tools and messaging to effectively cascade and reinforce change.
• Partner with project managers, functional leaders, and executives to integrate change management activities into project plans.
• Proactively identify, shape, and scale opportunities to modernize how change is delivered by leveraging innovation, automation, and/or artificial intelligence.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and engagement activities to prepare leaders and team members for change.
• Establish feedback loops to capture insights from frontline team members and adapt approaches accordingly.
• Define and track deployment goals, objectives, and success metrics of change initiatives, adjusting strategies as needed to drive accountability for change adoption.
• Develop dashboards or reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into change progress and risks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on communication best practices and change readiness.
• Build leader and manager capabilities as change champions to sustain change beyond initial.
• Promote a culture of improvement, transparency, and collaboration.
• Additional duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior