Senior Communications Manager

Senior Communications Manager position at Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) 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.

If any of the above sounds like you, let’s talk!

This position is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

Our Team : We are an in-house Marketing & Communication capability supporting all KES business units. We contribute to business outcomes through close partnership and collaboration with leadership, HR and supervisors. We leverage the strengths, talents, and experience of our team and trusted third-party agencies to design and execute targeted marketing plans.

KES is a global industrial solutions partner, encompassing a diverse network of specialized businesses, each a leader in its respective field. We deliver tailored solutions to optimize performance and drive ongoing progress across the industrial spectrum including mass transfer; combustion and emissions controls; process technology development and licensing; full engineering, procurement and construction; asset integrity; utility-scale solar and energy storage. Backed by the resources and knowledge of Koch, Inc., we foster a culture of collaboration, where expertise across various domains converges to solve our customers’ challenges. More information is available at KochEngineeredSolutions.com.

What You Will Do :

Here are some ways you’ll get to use and grow your knowledge and skills :

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.

Who You Are : (Basic Qualifications)

Experience with strategic communications planning and execution.

Experience with manufacturing companies and / or Fortune 500 companies.

Experience working with, and challenging, senior leadership.

What Will Put You Ahead :

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.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate\'s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) specializes in process and pollution control equipment and digital technologies to help industries reduce emissions, save energy and get the most from their resources. From pollution control to advanced filtration, we’re focused on providing customers with products and solutions to help them optimize, transform and succeed. Industries we serve include refineries, chemicals, municipalities, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, food and dairy, utilities and automotive. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information : http : / / www.kochcareers.com / doc / Everify.pdf

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

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