Director, Communications-Supply Chain & Operations – Remote

Come build something that matters.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of more than 50,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:  

As the Director, Communications-Supply Chain & Operations you will drive a comprehensive communication strategy that supports the company’s global supply chain operations. In this role, you will be responsible for developing a “downstream” communication system that effectively manages and tracks communication needs across the company’s two business units, regions, and over 200 manufacturing sites. This includes building and implementing communication strategies tailored to the specific needs of each business unit and ensuring a seamless flow of information from leadership down to the sites.

You will also establish a structured communication cadence aimed at reaching our factory teams, whom we call our "Makers." Your work will be essential in supporting the leaders responsible for various supply chain functions and ensuring consistent, impactful messaging that aligns with the company's objectives. This role will involve overseeing special communication projects, developing engagement initiatives, and supporting transformation efforts at all operational levels.

As a Director, Communications-Supply Chain & Operations, you’ll be part of our Internal Communications team working as a remote employee.    You’ll get to:  

• Develop and Implement Communication Strategies: Design and execute tailored communication plans that address the unique needs of the supply chain organization, including the two business units and regions/sectors within. This will involve partnering closely with leaders to understand their goals and crafting a structured approach to effectively engage their teams.
• Build Downstream Communication Systems: Establish and maintain a system to manage and track communication requests and support leaders in cascading key messages across the supply chain structure. This includes ensuring alignment on messaging and strategy across all levels of the organization, from senior leadership to on-the-ground site teams.
• Direct Communications for the “Makers”: Develop an engagement and communication cadence specifically for our "Makers," aimed at fostering a strong sense of connection to the company’s mission and goals. This includes creating impactful content and facilitating regular touchpoints that resonate with our site teams.
• Support Business Transformation and Change Management: Play a critical role in driving communication efforts that support business transformation initiatives, particularly those focused on talent, culture, and operational excellence. Implement progressive change management strategies to engage employees and reinforce a unified supply chain identity.
• Content Creation and Creative Development: Create compelling, high-quality content for a range of communication channels, including internal announcements, social media, videos, graphic assets, podcasts, and webinars. Develop engaging narratives and talking points for key initiatives, ensuring consistent and clear messaging across all touchpoints.
• Enhance Employee Engagement and Recognition Programs: Lead communication initiatives that enhance company image among employees, increase engagement, and build a sense of pride in our supply chain operations. Support related projects, such as feedback analysis, employee surveys, and rewards & recognition programs.
• Travel:  approximately 20%

The Person:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

• Master’s and/or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Business Administration, Marketing or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience with evidence of increasing responsibility in Communications, Marketing, or related field, with demonstrated experience leveraging communication tools to support key strategic initiatives (experience in manufacturing or consumer goods industry preferred)
• Proven experience in a senior-level communications role within a global, matrixed organization, ideally within supply chain or manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in developing and managing large-scale communication strategies.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with experience in multimedia content creation.
• Demonstrated ability to engage diverse audiences and foster strong relationships across levels and functions.
• A strategic mindset with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and aligning communications with business goals.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us!
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We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are 

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company. 

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development: 
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

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