Security Shift Lead, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

About the role

At BlueOval Battery Park Michigan, you will use your entrepreneurial skills and team mindset to develop data-driven solutions, build and lead an agile team to deliver advanced technology, create a culture of trust, encourage diversity of thought, and foster leadership in others. This position focuses on delivering the security strategy and industry best practices onsite at the BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall, MI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day security operations in the evenings or overnights, including managing staffing requirements, access control protocols, and CCTV monitoring.
• Assist the Security Team Lead with special projects and security initiatives, including GAO audits, daily plant walkthroughs, and proactive risk assessments.
• Monitor the work of security personnel, identifying performance gaps and providing real-time coaching or escalating issues to leadership as needed.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Manufacturing Control Reporting Process (MCRP), Security and Fire manuals, and corporate bulletins.
• May perform the role of Incident Commander for emergencies.
• Respond to emergency incidents including medical, behavioral, fire, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, and thefts; escalate appropriately to the Team Lead and/or Regional Security Manager.
• Enhance emergency response capabilities by utilizing incident response tools and deploying emergency response equipment for the company or local municipalities.
• Assist in coordinating security for VIP visits.
• Support and conduct preliminary investigations, ensuring proper escalation to the Team Lead, Regional Security Manager, or Global Investigations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with People Matters, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Safety, and other internal teams to resolve workplace issues and ensure alignment on security matters.
• Proactively identify physical security gaps and implement initiatives to mitigate risks to personnel and assets.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity by protecting company-classified information and sensitive data.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in law enforcement, security, or military.
• Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with the ability to think creatively and operate in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong interpersonal skills (soft skills).
• Ability to multi-task, with strong problem-solving and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to:
  • 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.
• Available to work 24x7, 365 days a year.
• Current Michigan CPL or the ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills; ability to navigate department technology platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Knowledge of Global Security, site security, and fire operations.
• Working knowledge of emergency response levels.
• Ability to deliver results according to the Ford OS Behaviors.
• LEOSA Certification.

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.

Pay

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100 to $166,200. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility, and competitive market value.

Schedule

Candidates must possess full flexibility and a readiness to consistently work across all established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.