Del Monte Foods, Inc. (DMFI) is a multi-national food company headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA, with a powerful portfolio of brands, including iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and College Inn®. Our premium-quality meal ingredients, snacks and beverages can be found in six out of ten U.S. households.
At Del Monte Foods, we believe in supporting one another. In helping our people shape their own careers – in letting them grow outward, upward and across disciplines. We are tending to the greater good, providing accessible, nourishing, great-tasting food for all. We are Del Monte Foods – Growers of Good.
The Director Corporate Communications is responsible for developing and implementing corporate communications strategies that position Del Monte Foods as an industry leader and a top CPG company. The Director will play a central role in promoting and enhancing corporate reputation by telling our proactive corporate story, as well as supporting employee retention and attraction goals through internal communications that build culture, trust, and alignment. This role requires demonstrated experience implementing proactive communications plans; exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; and expertise in cross-functional relationship building as this role works with a broad range of stakeholders including senior leaders, agencies, employees, media, and consumers.
The Director Corporate Communications will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer. This leader provides functional leadership for a team currently comprised of a Communications Senior Manager and Communications Specialist. This leader will interact regularly with the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Executive Leadership team.
The salary range for this role is: $119,496 – $214,968.
Responsibilities:
- Promote, protect, and enhance the reputation of our business and brands through building relationships and ongoing engagement with the media and other external stakeholders and influencers.
- Create, enhance, manage, and execute Del Monte’s corporate communications strategy (internal and external) and leverage all available channels based on a well-informed assessment of needs and opportunities.
- Manage the strategy and daily execution of internal communications programs. Ensure employees are informed regarding company performance and future direction, as well as corporate and HR programs and policies.
- Build and maintain the plan and calendar of cross-channel communications and events, including Town Hall meetings, team social and recognition events, and a wide variety of communications across our multiple office and plant locations.
- Provide hands-on writing, editing, and production of content across multiple channels (e.g., articles, email messages, websites (internal/external), newsletters, presentations, videos, etc.) to help Del Monte employees understand what is happening within the organization. Identify the best tools and technologies to employ in support of our team communications, collaboration, and engagement, including intranet, blogs, videos. Create and maintain repositories for Del Monte’s communications and associated documents.
- Serve as an advisor, partner, and provide hands-on support to CEO, CMO, CHRO and other members of the leadership team on effective communication strategies and tactics to drive employee engagement.
- Communicate key company achievements to appropriate stakeholders, including in the area of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).
- Implement communications’ programs and activities to build corporate and community relations.
- Drive executive visibility and thought leadership opportunities with a primary focus on the CEO and CMO followed by Senior Leadership Team. Create presentations to support various internal and external CEO speaking engagements throughout the year.
- Manage relationships with various media outlets; represent Del Monte on matters involving the media.
- Partner with Finance to craft and amplify the company’s performance with relevant stakeholders.
- Manage Del Monte’s relationship with our PR and Crisis Communication agencies.
- Oversee company awards and speaking programs to secure placements for the company and executives.
- Proactively identify opportunities and partner with the Senior Director Talent to develop communications vehicles to communicate Del Monte’s value proposition with current and prospective employees.
- Responsibility for planning of all issues/crisis communications strategies for potential threats, responses, etc. Serve as Crisis Communications lead for the company as needed.
- Provide updates to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors for relevant Communications matters. Oversee all internal and external Communications channels, including the Intranet, internal social channel, communications app for frontline team members, corporate website, corporate LinkedIn channel and others.
- Manage communications and annual event with Del Monte Alumni group (San Francisco Bay Area).
- Create effective employee engagement campaigns for frontline team members in manufacturing plants and distribution centers. Partner with field HR at plants to cascade relevant company communications, leveraging the most appropriate channels.
- Other duties as assigned.
Del Monte Foods Key Behaviors:
GET OUR HANDS DIRTY
- Dig in and understand the business.
- Stay focused on priorities and drive for results.
- Pursue goals with purpose and persevere through challenges.
CULTIVATE SOLUTIONS
- Improve processes, products and services.
- Take calculated risks to develop effective solutions.
- Use data and insights to drive business performance.
GROW SUCCESS TOGETHER
- Create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
- Collaborate and promote teamwork to achieve individual and shared goals.
- Hold ourselves and others accountable for commitments.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Communications or other related business field.
- MBA Preferred.
- 15-20 years of experience.
- Progressively responsible internal and external corporate communications experience within an organization(s) with international operations and/or influence.
The position requires leadership skills to define and champion best practices that will deliver and execute an effective and cohesive communications strategy.
- Proven track record of delivering superior results in a dynamic and growing company.
- Substantial experience of developing and executing effective strategies and related execution plans for internal, external, CSR and issues/crisis communications for a Consumer-Packaged Goods company, or other consumer facing business.
- Demonstrated success leveraging all communications’ mediums including digital/social.
- A team player who can build strong relationships both internally and externally and earn the confidence of senior stakeholders within the business.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Experience acting as company spokesperson in sensitive and crisis situations.
- Experience in a consumer facing business.
- Quickly learn and apply organization nuances to define business needs and drive greater levels of performance.
- Establish credibility, build relationships, and influence stakeholders; including but limited to the executive team.
- Partner with key stakeholders on continuing to drive Del Monte’s positive reputation among all constituencies.
- Inspire and guide others toward goal achievement.
- Drive stakeholder engagement through application of appropriate communication strategies.
- Take a total enterprise / cross-functional perspective as it relates to strategic thinking, problem solving, and best practice implementation.
- Strong PowerPoint skills and ability to create a compelling presentation.
- Experience managing graphic design consultants/agencies and providing direction for visual storytelling, infographics, etc.
WE OFFER:
- Competitive salary.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).
ALL RESUMES NEED TO BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE LINK BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED.
(https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2157813&d=External&rb=%3F%3F%3F#/https://www.delmontefoods.com/careers/). Please be advised that your application is not complete until you fill out, sign, and submit an Application for Employment for a specific position for which Del Monte Foods, Inc. is actively recruiting. Your application must reflect that you possess the required qualifications for the position.
No sponsorship is available for this position.
No agencies or 3rd party vendors.
Del Monte Foods, Inc.
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