Manager, Communications Job at Kehe, Naperville, IL

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  • Kehe
  • Naperville, IL

Job Description

Why Work for KeHE?


  • Full-time
  • Pay Range: $87,230.00/Yr. - $127,897.00/Yr.
  • Shift Days: , Shift Time:
  • Benefits on Day 1
    • Health/Rx
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
    • Supplemental life insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Paid time off
    • Paid sick time
    • Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
    • Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
    • Holiday pay for company designated holidays






Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE-a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor-is all about "good" and is growing, so there's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in an environment with a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Primary Responsibilities

The Communications Manager is responsible for implementing effective corporate communications strategies across the companys diverse and geographically distributed workforce. This position will impact the engagement of all employees by developing creative content and using effective delivery mechanisms to reach KeHEs 8,000 employees. Working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the company, this role will be responsible for content, programs, and projects that shape, influence, and positively impact the employee experience. As will all positions at KeHE, we expect that all actions will be consistent with KeHEs Mission, Vision, and Values.

Essential Functions

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Creates and delivers internal communications content including emails, newsletters, internet articles, internal marketing campaigns, digital signage posts, videos, and presentations.
  • Supervise and oversee communications day-to-day operations.
  • Partners with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver clear and consistent messaging that aligns with the companys strategic plan, culture, and brand descriptors.
  • Manages a communications plan that aligns content, audiences, and distribution channels.
  • Measures and reports on the effectiveness of communications activities.
  • Supports internal events including executive leadership meetings, awards celebrations, town halls, and employee engagement events.
  • Leads and develops a direct report with strong leadership that inspires, encourages, and unleashes potential.
  • Manages communications projects and campaigns to drive awareness, engagement and/or action.
  • Proofs, edits, and advises on corporate communications.
  • Other duties and projects as assigned.


SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  • Excellent verbal, writing and editing skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal.
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.
  • Highly organized and structured with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • A service mindset when interacting with internal customers and the ability to tailor communications to audience needs.
  • Ability to work well under pressure and simultaneously on multiple tasks.
  • High degree of professionalism, self-motivation, and dependability.
  • Strong attention to detail and conceptual thinking.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult with other areas of the business providing recommendations on subject matter expertise.
  • Ability to work independently and lead projects or tasks in a team environment.
  • Bilingual Proficiency - candidates who are conversational in English/Spanish are preferred.



Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or related field required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience coordinating communications for a corporation or similar institution required.
  • Experience creating and deploying content for a geographically dispersed population.
  • Experience managing webinars on virtual platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.
  • Experience delivering content through a variety of communications channel software including email newsletter platforms, intranet, digital signage, and employee communications apps.
  • Experience with audio and video editing and production.
  • Experience with ServiceNow preferred.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability and willingness to perform repeated bending and lifting of up to 25 pounds.
  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk/workstation and working on a computer
  • Ability to travel up to 10%


Requisition ID2025-27979Equal Employer Opportunity StatementKeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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