Job Description Summary

The Site Security & Compliance Leader is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of personnel, assets, and operations at the manufacturing site. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining security and compliance policies, procedures, and systems, while also driving improvement initiatives and managing budgets to optimize site performance. The leader will collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a secure, safe, compliant, and efficient working environment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Site Security Management:

• Develop and implement site-specific security plans aligned with corporate policies and local regulations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.

Access Control:

• Oversee access control systems and ensure proper authorization protocols are in place.
• Manage visitor and contractor access to the site.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including fire, natural disasters, and security incidents.
• Conduct regular drills and training sessions for employees.

Incident Management:

• Investigate security breaches, thefts, and other incidents, and provide detailed reports to management.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.

Compliance Leadership:

• Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, including ITAR, CUI, export control, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures to meet local, national, and international standards.
• Audits and Reporting: Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Prepare and submit compliance reports to corporate and regulatory agencies.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct regular compliance training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify compliance risks and implement proactive measures to address gaps and ensure adherence to standards.

Budget Management:

• Budget Planning: Develop and manage the annual security and compliance budget, ensuring alignment with site and corporate goals.
• Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining high standards of security and compliance.
• Tracking and Reporting: Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates to site leadership.

Improvement Action Plans:

• Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve security, compliance, and operational efficiency at the site.
• Action Plan Development: Identify areas for improvement, develop actionable plans, and prioritize implementation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with site leadership and teams to execute improvement plans and track progress.
• Metrics and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of improvement initiatives and report results to stakeholders.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage the site security, compliance, and improvement team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of safety, security, compliance, and continuous improvement among employees.

Technology and Systems:

• Evaluate and implement security, compliance, and improvement technologies, such as surveillance systems, alarms, access control systems, and compliance tracking tools.
• Monitor and maintain security and compliance systems to ensure optimal performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security, compliance, and improvement management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Security Clearance Requirement: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a background investigation. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Characteristics:

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