Security Operations Team Lead

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In this 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.

What you'll do...

• 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.

You'll have...

• 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.

Even better, you may have...

• 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.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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. 

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $96,720-162,120.

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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: New Hire Benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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