Manager, Communications

Manager, Communications

KeHE Distributors is recruiting a Manager, Communications for its headquarters.

Benefits

Pay Range : $87,230.00  /  Yr. – $127,897.00  /  Yr.

Shift Days : – Shift Time : –

Health / Rx, Vision, Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA / HSA)

Supplemental life insurance, 401(k), Paid time off, Short‑term & long‑term disability coverage (STD / LTD)

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), Holiday pay for company‑designated holidays

Why Work for KeHE?

KeHE is a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor committed to people‑first culture, good living, food, and service.

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

KeHE’s Mission, Vision, and Values are the foundation for all actions and employee interactions.

Primary Responsibilities

The Communications Manager implements corporate communications strategies across the company’s geographically distributed workforce of 8,000 employees.

Essential Functions

Creates and delivers internal communications content including emails, newsletters, internet articles, internal marketing campaigns, digital signage posts, videos, and presentations.

Supervises day‑to‑day communications operations.

Partners with cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver clear and consistent messaging aligned with the strategic plan, culture, and brand.

Manages a communications plan that aligns content, audiences, and distribution channels.

Measures and reports on the effectiveness of communications activities.

Supports internal events : executive leadership meetings, awards celebrations, town halls, and employee engagement events.

Leads and develops a direct report, inspiring and unleashing potential.

Manages communications projects and campaigns to drive awareness, engagement, and / or action.

Proofs, edits, and advises on corporate communications.

Other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent verbal, writing and editing skills.

Strong written and verbal communication.

Expert proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint; intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Service mindset when interacting with internal customers.

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

High degree of professionalism, self‑motivation, and dependability.

Strong attention to detail and conceptual thinking.

Strong interpersonal skills; consults with other business areas.

Ability to work independently and lead in a team environment.

Bilingual proficiency (English / Spanish preferred, conversational).

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Business, Public Relations, or related field.

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience coordinating communications for a corporation or institution.

Experience creating and deploying content for geographically dispersed audiences.

Experience managing webinars on platforms such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

Experience delivering content through email newsletter platforms, intranet, digital signage, and employee communication apps.

Experience with audio and video editing and production.

Experience with ServiceNow preferred.

Physical Requirements

Ability to bend and lift up to 25 pounds.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk / workstation and working on a computer.

Ability to travel up to 10%.

Requisition ID : 2025-27979

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

KeHE Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or faith, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training as well as the administration of all Human Resources and Talent Acquisition processes.

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