Overview: We’re looking for a Director of Internal Communications to join our team Responsibilities: Headquartered in Hilliard, Ohio Advanced Drainage Systems is a $2B leading provider of innovative water management solutions in the stormwater and on-site septic wastewater industries, providing superior drainage solutions for use in the construction and agriculture marketplace.
For over 50 years, the Company has been manufacturing a variety of innovative and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional materials.
Our innovative products are used across a broad range of end markets and applications, including non-residential, residential, infrastructure and agriculture applications.
We are the second largest plastic recycler in North America keeping nearly 600M lbs of plastic out of landfills while protecting the world’s most precious resource – water.
Our Reason is Water.
Our growth is enabled by a global network of 5,300 employees, 60 manufacturing plants and 30 distribution centers.
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this enterprise leader will be responsible for planning and delivering compelling internal two-way communication to inform, connect, and engage our employees and their work to our business strategies, operational priorities, and company culture.
With our growth and geographically distributed team of home office, sales, engineering, and manufacturing / distribution network employees, our organization needs to make step improvement in our internal communication capability requiring this leader to bring both ingenuity and pragmatism to our messaging, tools, platforms, and processes.
To connect our messaging to our internal and external stakeholders, this leader will also develop and govern a management process to align and connect our broader ADS communication network including our CEO, executive team, marketing, investor relations, engineering, and other related functions.
Key ResponsibilitiesSets strategy and oversees planning and execution for ADS’ internal communications program, to inform and engage associates through their alignment and personal connection to our business strategy, priorities, and cultureDevelops and delivers integrated, coordinated and simple internal communications throughout the company and support the development of messages, tools, platforms and processes that lead to improved performance and the achievement of company goals including maximizing awareness, understanding and engagement around strategic, commercial and operational prioritiesLead the development and governance of a management process for the broader ADS stakeholder communication network for connected, timely, and impactful messaging to employees, shareholders, customers, suppliers, regulators, and the public at large involving our investor relations, marketing, engineering, and procurement leadersThoroughly understands the business strategy, objectives, and culture to partner effectively with leaders throughout the organization and translates them into simple action plans to inform, align and engage associatesServes as a conduit to a network of leaders and internal partners to help develop and deploy communication strategies and tactics that align with our brand and culture.
Oversee preparation, delivery, and continuous enhancement to our existing processes and communication vehicles (quarterly newsletters, quarterly CEO townhalls, sharepoint, digital signage, organizational notices, etc.)Build, develop and manage an internal and external team and network to support the achievement of the communication prioritiesCreates measurement strategies that allow consistent and timely monitoring of employee understanding and attitudes to identify and address gaps.
Guides the development of communication skills of our leaders, providing communication tools, templates and training to better enable understanding and engagementParticipate as a key contributor and member of the HR leadership teamEngage with the operating and functional organizations in developing the communications strategies and tactics for driving large scale change initiatives and management/front-line employee communications The QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Related field or equivalent experience12 years of management of communications activities, ideally in a heavily populated hourly / non-exempt work environmentStrategic thinker with exceptional written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to understand and translate complex topics into simple, relevant, and consistent messagingComfortable coaching leaders and partners regarding all aspects of communication and associate engagementExcellent team orientation and partnering skills across functionsMust be able to manage multiple projects within a fast-paced environmentSeeks feedback to drive continuous improvementThe Person (Highest Priority)The successful candidate must bring high level of ethical, intellectual, professional, and personal values that complement the team Strategic Mindset – anticipates future trends and implications accuratelyDecision Quality – relies on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment when making decisionsCustomer Focus – identifies opportunities that benefit the businessBusiness Insight – keeps up with current and possible future policies, practices, and trends in the organization, function, and in the marketplacePlans and Aligns – breaks down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actionsOptimizes Work Processes – seeks ways to improve processes, from small tweaks to complete reengineeringEnsures Accountability – establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring resultsCollaborates – works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectivesDevelops Talent – develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignmentsBuilds Effective Teams – forms teams with appropriate and diverse mix of styles, perspectives, and experienceDrives Vision and Purpose – talks about future possibilities in a positive wayCourage – faces difficult issues and supports others who do the same EEO Statement: ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background.
We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.
ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.