Director of Communications - US/CAN Region (Security)

What You Will Do

As the Director of Communications for the US & Canada region, reporting to the VP of Communications, you will be responsible for the company's US & Canada external communications strategy, including leadership communications, public relations, thought leadership, media relations, issues management, and crisis communications.

How You Will Do It

·         Provide executive communications support to the U.S. & Canada GM, including internal, change, and external communications strategies.

·         Provide executive communications support to the US & Canada leadership including internal, change, and external communications strategies.

·         Design and lead a communications organization for the U.S. & Canada in collaboration with the VP of communications for the global enterprise.

·          Partner with sales teams to support key industry events like the Automotive Aftermarket Expo, SEMA, and CES.

·         Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Corporate Social Responsibility to develop an integrated communications campaign positioning Clarios as an employer of choice in local communities.

·         Serve as a strategic advisor to U.S. plant managers to improve employee engagement, retention, community engagement, and facility transformation. 

·         Lead the creation of a U.S. Plant Ambassadors program to build a network of champions supporting local communications and fostering a culture of effective communication.

·         Manage regional crisis communications planning and response with Clarios' global leadership team.

·         Develop communication metrics, establish a measurement plan, and track progress to articulate ROI for internal and external communications activities.

What We Look For

Required:

·         Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism or other related field

·         Minimum of 10 year's experience working in communication with at least 5 in a leadership role.

·         Previous experience working for a Manufacturing organization.

·         Experience managing communications plans in various life-cycle stages, including crisis communication.

Preferred

·         Prior experience with unions

·         Experience working for a global organization

What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
• Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction. 

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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