Security Operations Team Lead

Ford • Kansas City, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Manufacturing Security Operations Supervisor and focuses on delivering the security strategy and industry best practices across North American manufacturing facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in law enforcement or military.
• 3 years’ experience leading and developing teams.
• Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with ability to think creatively and operate in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
• Available to work 24x7, 365 days a year.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills; ability to navigate department technology platforms.
• Must possess a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) and demonstrate firearm proficiency as a condition of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills (soft skills).
• Ability to multi-task, strong problem-solving, conflict management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills.
• Establish priorities under changing conditions.
• Exhibit calm, rational behavior under stressful conditions.
• Administer duties and responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Show initiative and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing team to supervise security and fire operations for manufacturing sites to include staffing requirements, access control, CCTV monitoring, fire inspections, and emergency support.
• Assist with special projects and security initiatives, including GAO audits, AON fire inspection audits, daily plant walks, etc.
• Supervise a team of direct and matrix reports.
• Develop monthly security awareness communications to be provided to employees.
• Oversee day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel. Enforce the Service Level Agreement with the provider, including identifying and escalating performance issues.
• Enforce Security and Fire manual, bulletins, and protocols to ensure compliance.
• Assist with risk assessments of sites to determine if the operational model is adequate for site integrity.
• May perform the role of Incident Commander for emergencies.
• Respond to security and fire incidents to include medical, behavioral, fire, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc. Escalate appropriately to the Regional Security Manager.
• Enhance emergency response capabilities by utilizing incident response tools and through the deployment of emergency response equipment for the company or local municipalities.
• Collaborate with People Matters, Human Resources, Labor Relations, and Safety representatives as necessary to discuss and resolve workplace issues.
• Identify and escalate physical security gaps through proactive security initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal skill teams to ensure unified alignment with all security and fire related matters.
• Collaborate with appropriate internal Ford skill teams and external work partners to plan for and provide security coverage for special events.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees