Site Security Manager

Site Security Manager

The Site Security Manager role will also be responsible for oversight of the site’s safety requirements. This includes promoting health and safety awareness throughout the facility, conducting or overseeing safety inspections, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company safety standards, managing the implementation of standard HSE support using tools provided by the Operations Excellence HSE Team, and facilitating incident investigations and root cause analyses, including providing corrective action recommendations to site management and the Functional Safety Team.

The Security Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and directing contract security employees and the performance of security functions in the warehouse / distribution location. The Security Manager schedules the contract Security Officers to provide 24‑hour protection to safeguard the company, employees, guests and property from fire, theft, intruders, vandalism and other situations which endanger the well‑being of personnel or property at each facility.

The Manager influences, advises and guides all departments in the facility regarding security regulations and procedures, develops emergency procedures, responds to incidents, and resolves problems or requests assistance of local authorities. The Manager administers the site loss prevention program, including monitoring building access and security systems.

• Manages a team of security personnel (Contract Security), as well as the security vendor relationship.
• Establishes, institutes and enforces approved procedures that come under the jurisdiction of the Security Force; recommends modifications in security regulations when necessary and assists in updating and maintaining security regulations manuals.
• Coordinates security for any special functions that may occur in the facility.
• Administrative duties as required: maintenance of security budgets, security billings, memos to employees and other departments, purchase orders, etc.
• Inspects buildings and grounds to ensure protection from intruders, fire hazards, theft, and vandalism; ensures compliance with standard operating procedures regarding restriction of access and badge authentication.
• Ensures proper maintenance of all physical security equipment: radios, alarms, CCTV, uniforms, etc.; acts as liaison with all supply vendors.
• Advises site operations staff regarding safety, security, and quality assurance issues; makes appropriate recommendations for correction and/or escalates as appropriate.
• Maintains liaison with local law enforcement and state agencies.
• Acts as subject matter expert on site systems related to inventory movement and associated functions that can cause loss; manages usage of all physical security programs and processes within site, including physical alarm systems, CCTV, and supporting programs of each.
• Conducts security awareness and training to operational staff.
• Investigates disturbances and alarm activations and, in the event of an emergency, takes charge of policing to maintain order, safety and to protect property.
• Develops an in‑house shortage control program to include inspection and procedural self‑audit programs; includes weekly audits of all warehouse locations and monthly status reports on audit outcomes to the VP‑Corporate Loss Prevention and Security.
• Partners with the Americas Security Team to ensure compliance with corporate policies and regulatory statutes; actively participates in continuing education and motivates associates to achieve company, customer, and overall loss prevention goals.
• Completes accurate reporting related to internal and external investigations.
• Conducts safety, security, and procedural incident investigations and audits; contacts the Americas Security Team as appropriate.
• Stays abreast of investigative and interviewing techniques and procedures and maintains positive interaction with local law enforcement agencies to assist in common loss prevention goals.
• Responds to and investigates all instances of reported and suspected associate dishonesty; conducts interviews in partnership with Human Resources and the Americas…