MKS Inc. · 1 day ago
Internal Communication Senior Specialist
Methuen, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$65K/yr - $121K/yr
5+ years expMKS Inc. is a manufacturing company seeking a Senior Internal Communications Specialist to enhance employee experience across their manufacturing network. The role involves developing effective communication strategies, building relationships with frontline teams, and ensuring that communications are clear, inclusive, and aligned with the company's values.
Enterprise SoftwareInformation TechnologyManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Partner closely with Operations, HR, EHS, Quality, and site leadership to develop communications that educate, engage, and reflect the realities of a fast-moving manufacturing environment
Build strong relationships with frontline teams—manufacturing employees, shift supervisors, and site support functions—to ensure their stories, challenges, and successes are represented in our communications
Create and execute communication strategies for key manufacturing initiatives, including corporate information, operational excellence efforts, workforce engagement, site readiness, and cultural improvements
Support and align communications across sites and divisions, helping leaders cascade consistent, clear messages that resonate with both hourly and salaried employees
Lead communication efforts for employee surveys, focus groups, and two-way listening programs, ensuring frontline employees feel heard—and that action plans are communicated back clearly
Manage and evolve internal digital signage, tools aimed at this audience, and intranet pages —making sure content is accessible to employees who may not be working at a desk
Produce compelling stories from the shop floor, highlighting innovation, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement
Travel periodically to key sites to capture frontline insights, strengthen relationships, and deepen your understanding of site culture and operations
Support crisis or urgent operational communications, helping ensure employees receive timely, accurate information when it matters most
Advise leaders and supervisors on communication best practices tailored to shift-based, production-focused audiences
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in internal communications, manufacturing communications, employee engagement, or a related field
Bachelor's degree required (Communications, Journalism, PR, Business, or a related field preferred) or equivalent, relevant experience
Exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex operational or technical information into messages that are clear, human, and meaningful
Hands-on experience with digital communication tools, including digital signage, intranet platforms, newsletters, and live or recorded town halls
Comfort and credibility working inside manufacturing environments
Strong relationship-building skills, especially with operations leaders, supervisors, shift teams, and support functions
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment, balancing multiple priorities with calm, clarity, and organization
A strategic yet practical thinker, able to see the big picture while rolling up your sleeves to execute the details
Creative problem solver, always looking for new, simple, and effective ways to reach and engage manufacturing employees
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental and vision)
401(k) with company match
Life and disability insurance
12 paid holidays
Sick time
15 paid vacation days
6 weeks fully paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Participation in any stock programs
Signing bonus
Company
MKS Inc.
MKS enables technologies that transform our world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.97B2024-05-13Post Ipo Debt· $1.37B
2023-10-03Post Ipo Debt· $3.6B
1999-03-30IPO
Leadership Team
John T.C. Lee
President & Chief Executive Officer
H
Hossein Zarrin
Director of Product Marketing
Recent News
2025-12-04
2025-12-01
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