Organizational Change Management Lead Job Listing at Kelly Services in Lake Forest, IL (Job ID 10148071)

Description

Organizational Change Management Lead – Manufacturing Merger and Acquisition

Location: Lake Forest, IL (Hybrid) 3 days in office

Duration: 3–6 Month Temporary Contract

Payrate: $120–$130/hour

Travel: Approximately 25% to manufacturing sites

 

We are seeking an experienced Organizational Change Management Lead to support a manufacturing acquisition. This role will focus on the people, process, and structural aspects of change, not technology implementation. The OCM Lead will develop a comprehensive change management playbook to guide the organization through network transitions, facility closures, and operational realignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a change management strategy and playbook to support merger and acquisition related transitions, including facility closures and network restructuring
• Partner closely with executive leadership, HR, operations, and site leaders to ensure alignment and adoption
• Lead stakeholder analysis, change impact assessments, and resistance management efforts
• Create and deliver clear, consistent internal and external communications, including messaging for unionized environments
• Support leaders and managers with tools, talking points, and guidance to lead teams through change
• Coordinate on-site change activities at manufacturing facilities, including employee engagement and feedback loops
• Monitor adoption, sentiment, and readiness, adjusting strategies as needed

Required Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of working experience in Mergers & Acquisitions with proven results.
• Bachelor's degree or higher (4-year degree required).
• Proven Organizational Change Management expertise, preferably within manufacturing environments
• Strong experience supporting merger and acquisition integrations, including restructures and facility transitions
• Union experience with demonstrated ability to navigate labor considerations and communications
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both frontline employees and executive leadership
• Experience developing change playbooks, frameworks, and communication plans
• Ability to work onsite in Lake Forest as needed in a hybrid environment and travel to sites (~25%)
• Familiarity with operational or structural transformations in manufacturing
• Exposure to technology-enabled change is a plus, though this role is not IT-focused

Apply today send your resume to daid740@kellyservices.com Or call Daisy at 562-471-7322

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