Description

We're glad you're exploring our Communications Engagement Specialist position and want to share some of the details.  

At Fort Wayne Metals, we specialize in producing top-quality wires, cables, and assemblies designed to enhance and safeguard lives. Our products are used in everything from our customers' stents and surgical robots to aircraft and automobiles. At our essence, we are thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers, leveraging our knowledge of materials to create customized solutions for our customers.

Join us in our dedication to making a tangible impact through our advanced materials and superior products.

 

Overview

The Communications Engagement Specialist will enhance efficiency of daily internal communication efforts for Fort Wayne Metals, focusing on corporate strategic objectives and informing employees; support community-focused communications, highlighting this work across internal and external platforms; help advance internal tools and systems to improve department performance and general employee engagement to meet company objectives.

 

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing or related field. Additional education in project management, organizational change and/or communications preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' communications experience, required.
• Management experience, and/or experience in project management preferred.
• Social media content writing and/or management experience, preferred.

 

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to develop employee communication material, promoting individual departments, company updates and upcoming events. This includes conveying critical, timely messages to employees as needed. Plan and draft compelling content to help educate employees, support overall company strategy and enhance consistent engagement.
• Support content creation and implementation on designated Fort Wayne Metal social media platforms.
• Manage the company's intranet, ensuring smooth communication to employees, collaboration across departments, and strategic updates as needed.
• Support the development of creative internal campaigns to promote community-focused events, partnerships, giving and volunteer openings. This includes drafting engaging communications content, informing employees about available opportunities and working alongside internal teams to support these efforts. 
• Work to improve department efficiencies through continuous improvement and process development.
• Create and utilize employee feedback loops to evaluate and measure success of department objectives.
• When requested by your manager, provide consultation on projects led by groups external to the direct team to support Fort Wayne Metals culture.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

 

Skills Needed

• Ability to interact with diverse groups of people and facilitate constructive conversations.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be capable of self-monitoring performance.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Project management skills.
• Proficient in the use of computers including Microsoft Office Products.
• Project management software experience.

 

 Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Office environment in a fast-paced production atmosphere.
• Responsibilities require willingness to work outside of typical office schedule.
• Infrequent travel may be requested.
• Potentially exposed to loud noises on the production floor, and wiredrawing compounds such as oils, powder, etc.
• Must be able to access all areas of operation, including second floors.
• Considerable amount of time using computer at a desk.
• May need to stand or walk for longer periods of time during events or event preparation.

 

Benefits & Wellness Resources

The health and wellbeing of Fort Wayne Metals is a critical part of our culture. In addition to offering medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to suit your needs, we'd like to share some of the other fundamental resources that make Fort Wayne Metals a premier place to work:

Physical Wellness

• Parkview Wellness Coach
  • Ready to assist with your physical and nutritional wellness needs.
• Gym Facilities
  • 4 onsite gym locations as well as discounts for regional gym facilities
• Health Challenges
  • From pickleball tournaments, sponsored races and sports leagues, to participating in the YMCA's Corporate Challenge, we have a variety of fun ways to stay active.

Mental Wellness

• When You Need to Talk
  • 5 sessions of counseling are available to you and all members of your immediate household at no cost.
• Relaxing Time-Off
  • Qualify for Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay on your first day of employment.

Social Wellness

•  Epic Events
  • From TinCaps Night to family days at the zoo, we offer multiple activities throughout the year for employees and their families.
• Employee Resource Group
  • A voluntary, employee-led group formed to bring employees together and centered around a common interest or identity.

Professional Wellness

• Grow Your Career
  • We offer many opportunities to continue your development and growth.
• Performance Feedback
  • Receive regular and constructive feedback from your manager and peers to help you grow and improve.

Financial Wellness

• Annual Profit Sharing & 401k matching
  • Dropping dollars into your 401k. When you contribute 7%, we'll contribute 3.5%.
• Quarterly Bonus
  • When we perform well, everyone benefits! Receive discretionary bonuses each quarter based on company performance.
• Tuition Reimbursement
  • Getting your first degree? Great! Whatever your major, we'll help pick up the tab!
• Your Money Line
  • Employer-provided 1:1 financial guidance, education, & tools so you can stress less about money and enjoy greater stability & confidence.

 There are many reasons to apply for this position, and these are just a few. Join us!    

Notice to Employees and Applicants:

This job position may require access to controlled technology or technical data; applicant must be a candidate for export licensing and willing to participate in export licensing, if required.   As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC is proud to be committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Fort Wayne Metals is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination.   Fort Wayne Metals Research Products LLC is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact [email protected].   Notice to Employees and Applicants  

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