Manager Communications

Category/Area of Expertise: Communications Job Requisition: 558404 Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike Store Code: ADUSA Dist - HR Talent/Learning (5119783) ADUSA Distribution is the distribution company of Ahold Delhaize USA, providing distribution services to one of the largest grocery retail supply chains in the nation. ADUSA Distribution fosters a culture that inspires and empowers our associates to always deliver exceptional service and value. Our team is supporting the supply chain network evolution to an integrated self-distribution model of the future, serving leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. To learn more about our company and the other supply chain companies of Ahold Delhaize USA, visit www.adusasc.com. Position Summary Are you a strategic communicator who thrives on connecting people to purpose? As the Senior Manager, Communications , you will play a critical role in shaping how associates experience our business while driving a communications strategy that supports our culture, business priorities, and long-term vision. In this role, you will lead the overall communications strategy for ADUSA Distribution & Transportation, with a primary focus on internal communications and complementary support for external communications. You will help bring our mission, values, and Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to life through meaningful and authentic storytelling, ensuring associates feel informed, engaged, and connected to our strategy. You will also serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping to strengthen organizational reputation, foster engagement, and reinforce our commitment to Building the Future Together and Delivering Excellence Every Day . What You'll Do Lead Strategic Communications Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy aligned with business priorities, organizational culture, the EVP, and the overall associate experience. Translate mission, vision, and strategic priorities into compelling narratives that resonate across leadership communications, associate messaging, and key business initiatives. Partner with leaders and stakeholders to strengthen and promote ADUSA Distribution & Transportation's brand across associate, candidate, community, and external audiences. Collaborate closely with Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Operations, and leadership teams to bring the EVP to life and strengthen our reputation as an employer of choice. Drive Associate Engagement Lead internal communications initiatives, including leadership messaging, business updates, change communications, enterprise-wide campaigns, and associate engagement programs. Establish and continuously improve communication channels, routines, and cadences to ensure timely, relevant, and effective communication across locations, shifts, and work environments. Own and champion the EVP, ensuring communications and associate touchpoints consistently reflect our employee experience commitments. Strengthen two-way communication by gathering associate feedback, monitoring communication effectiveness, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Advise and Influence Leaders Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior leadership by assessing business sentiment, identifying communication needs, and recommending the most effective messaging approaches. Provide executive communications support, including speeches, presentations, talking points, town halls, leadership forums, and other high-visibility communications. Partner with business leaders on strategic initiatives, ensuring communication plans include clear objectives, target audiences, messaging, channels, timelines, ownership, and success metrics. Build communication readiness into major business initiatives and change efforts, helping leaders anticipate associate needs, communication risks, and adoption barriers. Elevate Communication Excellence Continuously evaluate …

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