What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at Pacer Group?
Job Title: Division Communication Specialist (German)
Duration: Long Term contract
Location: Greer, SC 29651
Schedule: M-F 8-5(this is flexible if they want to start earlier and leave earlier)
Position Competencies:
A. Education:
- BA/BS degree in Business, Engineering, or related field; or the equivalent of 4 years of experience in a communication, marketing, or media related field.
B. Experience:
- 5 years of professional experience in automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in a steering or communications role.
- 3 years of project management experience.
- Must have: German language skills because this person works closely with counterparts in Germany
Position Purpose/Scope:
Plans and organizes all communication and related communications platforms for all MN division topics in the Americas region. Steers the M/MN committee briefings.
Position Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Supports activities for the division steering and communication group within the Purchasing and Supplier Network Americas.
- Supports the steering of quality targets and the target management process for the division.
- Coordinates communications and focused messaging.
- Coordinates and prepares briefings and speeches for the senior vice president.
- Supports the development of the communication strategy for division with detailed content for Plant Spartanburg and other regional locations.
- Oversees the conception and execution of communication projects.
- Manages the division homepage, newsletter, and communication calendar.
- Shapes the division communications both internally and externally.
- Provides advanced level writing and editing for senior leadership.
- Creates a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the projects.
- Prepares, consolidates, and edits relevant and sometimes complex communications of the Americas, including Mexico and Brazil to create a marketable storyline for events (i.e.: town hall meetings, forums, MN Days, Supplier Days, senior level meetings and diversity events).
- Develops a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates resources and implements all necessary activities.
- Interfaces with the M-division headquarters' communications department for transparency and escalation of topics.
- Completes special projects for the department as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Group operations supervisor.
Salary : $40 - $46
