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Internal Communications Manager

States Manufacturing Corp · Dayton, MN, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Key Responsibilities
Communication System & Channel Ownership

Manage and optimize internal communication channels (digital, print, in-person)

Establish and maintain a consistent communication cadence across locations

Ensure alignment and clarity across all employee audiences, especially frontline teams

Frontline & Site Communications

Partner with plant leaders and HR to deliver clear, timely updates to production employees

Develop and deploy: Employee app/social feed content, Digital screen content, Printed communications, Supervisor toolkits

Ensure consistency across all facilities while allowing for local relevance

Change & Initiative Communications

Support major company initiatives and organizational changes

Translate business strategies into: Communication plans, FAQs, Leader talking points, Employee-facing materials

Manage timelines and execution across multiple concurrent initiatives

Amplify and support culture-building initiatives including employee recognition, annual engagement survey and cultural events/celebrations

Town Halls & Enterprise Events

Support the execution of enterprise and site-level town halls

Develop presentations and communication materials aligned to leadership messaging

Coordinate run-of-show, content collection, and post-event follow-up

Content Development

Draft clear, concise, and engaging communications for a variety of audiences

Design and format content for maximum clarity and usability, not just readability

Adapt messaging visually and verbally for different channels and literacy levels

Employee Listening & Feedback

Support employee listening efforts through surveys and feedback channels

Use communication metrics, employee feedback, and listening data to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and shape communication strategies that improve clarity, engagement, and alignment.

Ensure follow-up communications close the loop with employees

Qualifications

5–8+ years of internal communications or related experience

Bachelors degree preferred, open to different areas of study.

Experience supporting frontline or manufacturing environments strongly preferred

Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Strong writing, editing, and visual communication skills (PowerPoint proficiency required)

Strong visual communication skills, including advanced PowerPoint capabilities (storyboarding, layout, data visualization, and slide design)

Experience supporting organizational change initiatives

Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at multiple levels

Disclaimer
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Forgent Power reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Forgent Power is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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