Communications Manager - Roselle, IL

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:

$100,000 - $128,000 + 10% Bonus Target

Summary:

The Communications Manager is responsible to develop and implement the organization’s internal and external communications strategies. The Communications Manager is a creative storyteller and will bolster communication throughout the organization to enhance the Signode brand, strengthen stakeholder relations and promote the Signode image to associates, customers and the public. This role will work closely with Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Executive Leadership and other functions to identify and execute communication objectives and opportunities.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and execute Signode global internal and external communication strategies.
• Establish internal communication plan across corporate platforms and business units to publish regular content targeted to global, regional and local teams.
• Refresh and manage Signode intranet platform to connect global associates for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Partner with senior leadership team to create and deliver executive communications strategy and content.
• Lead public relations efforts to enhance the external perception of the Signode brand.
• Manage social media program and content to showcase Signode solutions and drive the Signode brand.
• Coordinate with Marketing to design and create engaging content in-line with branding guidelines, including videos, feature articles, speeches, media placements, interviews and others.
• Monitor news and forums to identify and distribute content relevant to the business.
• Analyze and regularly report the performance of communication strategies and initiatives.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or more in a field linked to Communications, Journalism, Marketing or related field. MBA or advanced degree desired.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of proven experience in marketing, communications, journalism or other professional services capacity.
• Preference for experience in B2B manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Strong understanding of intranet, public relations, content management and other communication tools.
• Proficient in using social media platforms, digital marketing tools and analytics software.

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Communication (Oral & Written)
• Customer Focus
• Results Oriented
• Detail Oriented
• Organization / Planning
• Integrity
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Listening / Empathy / Understanding Others

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.