Security Manager

Duties And Responsibilities

• Assess current security practices, infrastructure, and procedures across all Michigan facilities.
• Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps and recommend prioritized corrective actions.
• Create and maintain a multi-site security strategy aligned with organizational risk tolerance and operational needs.
• Lead implementation of security enhancements such as access control, surveillance, guard services, visitor management, and emergency response systems.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Prepare annual and project-based security budgets, including capital and operating expenses.
• Evaluate and select security vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Manage vendor performance and contracts to ensure service quality and cost effectiveness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain all security-related policies, processes, and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure consistency of security standards across Michigan facilities while allowing for site-specific needs.
• Partner with HR, Legal, and EHS to ensure policies align with regulatory and company requirements.
• Design and deliver security training programs for team members, leaders, and security personnel.
• Conduct regular security training at all Michigan facilities, including onboarding, refresher training, and incident-specific training.
• Promote a culture of awareness, preparedness, and accountability related to security practices.
• Support investigations of security incidents, theft, workplace violence, or other security-related events.
• Analyze incidents and trends to recommend preventive measures and system improvements.
• Routinely review and update security practices based on evolving risks and lessons learned.
• Serve as a security advisor to plant leadership and corporate functions.
• Consult with other U.S., Canada, and international facilities as needed to share best practices and provide guidance.
• Support enterprise-wide security initiatives and standardization efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years’ experience managing physical security programs in a multi-site or manufacturing environment.
• Strong project management experience, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Experience developing policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Experience supporting unionized manufacturing facilities is a plus.
• Security or safety certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, or similar) preferred.