The Anderson-DuBose Company
Culture / Communications Specialist
The Anderson-DuBose Company, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290
Established in 1991, The Anderson‑DuBose Company is a full‑service distribution company for major quick‑service restaurants in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York. We have distribution centers in Lordstown, Ohio; Rochester, New York; Jacksonville, Florida; and will open a new DC in Knoxville, TN. Our Transportation and Warehouse departments operate 24/7. We own and operate our own truck fleet, use state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and consider our employees our greatest assets. We are proud winners of the NorthCoast 99 Top Employer award seven years in a row, a Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio, McDonald’s US 2020 Supplier of the Year, and the 2024 Smart Culture Award.
Opportunity Summary The Culture and Admin Support Specialist reports to the Senior Manager, Customer Experience and Culture. The Culture Specialist maintains and evolves Anderson‑DuBose’s culture by overseeing and executing strategies and supporting activities related to culture. Culture is a three‑fold definition that includes artifacts, espoused values and beliefs, and underlying assumptions that shape how people work and interact.
Responsibilities
Possesses an in‑depth understanding of Anderson‑DuBose’s cultural uniqueness and differentiators, in both the current and future desired states.
Uses excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to articulate the company’s cultural value proposition to help achieve employee buy‑in and desired supporting behaviors.
Leverages well‑developed listening skills needed to earn trust of employees.
Serves as an employee advocate and sounding board by developing meaningful employee connections.
Responsible for creating, updating various metrics, trackers, and reports.
Prepares and edits correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents for our customers, Supply Chain, and other constituents.
Arranges and coordinates meetings and events, including hospitality needs and facility set‑up.
Collaborates with Customer Service and Transportation to update internal customer communication lists and maintain various website contacts and company information.
Using continually gathered employee data, develops an annual culture strategic plan and executes supporting activities that help foster, and maintain, the company’s desired culture.
Solely owns, as well as effectively collaborates with the HR Team on clearly defined aspects of the Anderson‑DuBose employee experience. These include onboarding, training/professional growth, performance metrics, overall employee engagement, and change‑management capacities.
Works with senior leadership to create and bring to life the company’s Mission, Vision and Values, and consistently encourages employee learning and growth in these areas.
Successfully connects with and influences internal stakeholders across all levels of the organization to further develop Anderson‑DuBose’s desired culture.
Strong ability to leverage professional expertise beyond a technical understanding to sell in, and then execute, holistic culture solutions assigned to him/her.
Quickly and easily navigate potential culture evolution challenges and obstacles, relying on a positive, can‑do attitude and resiliency.
Creates internal communications and oversees distribution platforms related to informing, aligning, and engaging employees.
Effectively communicates the need for Anderson‑DuBose to attract exceptional talent.
Inspires employees to proactively become company brand ambassadors.
Helps plan and oversee all onsite company‑wide events and extracurricular, offsite employee outings.
Other duties may be assigned.
What you’ll bring
Education – Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Experience – Minimum of five, maximum of ten years HR, communications, marketing, or organizational development experience required. Culture/HR/Customer Relations experience preferred.
Other required skills or abilities – Customer service, recruiting/interviewing/staffing, technical skills (including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), engineered labor standards and systems, voice selection technology (Lucas), JD Edwards, managerial/leadership skills, developing and executing budgets and cost controls, safety management, project management, inventory control, analyzing information.
What we offer to our Associates
Development and growth opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.
Meaningful and competitive compensation and benefits programs for our associates and their families.
Opportunities to become involved with the community via volunteer events and charitable contribution opportunities.
Generous paid time off and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Anderson‑DuBose Company complies with all applicable federal and state non‑discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment with regard to race, religion, national origin, color, age, or military status.
The Anderson‑DuBose Company is a Minority Owned Company. Employment with the Anderson‑DuBose Company is at will.
To apply visit: www.a-d.us
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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Opportunity Summary The Culture and Admin Support Specialist reports to the Senior Manager, Customer Experience and Culture. The Culture Specialist maintains and evolves Anderson‑DuBose’s culture by overseeing and executing strategies and supporting activities related to culture. Culture is a three‑fold definition that includes artifacts, espoused values and beliefs, and underlying assumptions that shape how people work and interact.
Responsibilities
Possesses an in‑depth understanding of Anderson‑DuBose’s cultural uniqueness and differentiators, in both the current and future desired states.
Uses excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to articulate the company’s cultural value proposition to help achieve employee buy‑in and desired supporting behaviors.
Leverages well‑developed listening skills needed to earn trust of employees.
Serves as an employee advocate and sounding board by developing meaningful employee connections.
Responsible for creating, updating various metrics, trackers, and reports.
Prepares and edits correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents for our customers, Supply Chain, and other constituents.
Arranges and coordinates meetings and events, including hospitality needs and facility set‑up.
Collaborates with Customer Service and Transportation to update internal customer communication lists and maintain various website contacts and company information.
Using continually gathered employee data, develops an annual culture strategic plan and executes supporting activities that help foster, and maintain, the company’s desired culture.
Solely owns, as well as effectively collaborates with the HR Team on clearly defined aspects of the Anderson‑DuBose employee experience. These include onboarding, training/professional growth, performance metrics, overall employee engagement, and change‑management capacities.
Works with senior leadership to create and bring to life the company’s Mission, Vision and Values, and consistently encourages employee learning and growth in these areas.
Successfully connects with and influences internal stakeholders across all levels of the organization to further develop Anderson‑DuBose’s desired culture.
Strong ability to leverage professional expertise beyond a technical understanding to sell in, and then execute, holistic culture solutions assigned to him/her.
Quickly and easily navigate potential culture evolution challenges and obstacles, relying on a positive, can‑do attitude and resiliency.
Creates internal communications and oversees distribution platforms related to informing, aligning, and engaging employees.
Effectively communicates the need for Anderson‑DuBose to attract exceptional talent.
Inspires employees to proactively become company brand ambassadors.
Helps plan and oversee all onsite company‑wide events and extracurricular, offsite employee outings.
Other duties may be assigned.
What you’ll bring
Education – Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Experience – Minimum of five, maximum of ten years HR, communications, marketing, or organizational development experience required. Culture/HR/Customer Relations experience preferred.
Other required skills or abilities – Customer service, recruiting/interviewing/staffing, technical skills (including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), engineered labor standards and systems, voice selection technology (Lucas), JD Edwards, managerial/leadership skills, developing and executing budgets and cost controls, safety management, project management, inventory control, analyzing information.
What we offer to our Associates
Development and growth opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment.
Meaningful and competitive compensation and benefits programs for our associates and their families.
Opportunities to become involved with the community via volunteer events and charitable contribution opportunities.
Generous paid time off and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Anderson‑DuBose Company complies with all applicable federal and state non‑discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment with regard to race, religion, national origin, color, age, or military status.
The Anderson‑DuBose Company is a Minority Owned Company. Employment with the Anderson‑DuBose Company is at will.
To apply visit: www.a-d.us
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Anderson‑DuBose Company by 2x.
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