Head of Security
14 hours ago
Key Responsibilities:
1. Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement the organization's security and loss prevention strategy in alignment with business objectives.
- Establish policies, standards, and procedures for security, safety, and asset protection across all sites.
- Drive a culture of vigilance, accountability, and proactive risk management.
2. Physical Security Management
- Oversee security operations for all manufacturing facilities, offices, warehouses, and logistics routes.
- Manage in-house and outsourced security teams, ensuring adequate deployment, training, and performance.
- Ensure proper installation and maintenance of access control, CCTV surveillance, and alarm systems.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement agencies and emergency services when required.
3. Loss Prevention & Risk Control
- Identify, assess, and mitigate internal and external risks related to theft, product pilferage, counterfeit, and stock loss.
- Conduct regular audits and surprise checks at plants, warehouses, and distribution points.
- Implement preventive and corrective measures to reduce shrinkage and operational losses.
- Collaborate with supply chain and finance teams to investigate stock variances and process loopholes.
4. Investigation & Incident Management
- Lead investigations into theft, fraud, accidents, and misconduct cases.
- Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and follow-up actions for all incidents.
- Maintain liaison with police, regulatory bodies, and intelligence networks for legal and preventive actions.
5. Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and health and safety standards.
- Drive regular training and awareness sessions for employees and contract staff on safety and security protocols.
- Oversee emergency preparedness, crisis response, and evacuation plans.
6. Team Leadership & Development
- Build, train, and lead a competent security and loss prevention team.
- Develop performance metrics and conduct regular reviews of team and contractor effectiveness.
- Promote continuous improvement through best practices, technology, and innovation in security management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Reduction in shrinkage and loss percentages.
- Incident response time and resolution effectiveness.
- Compliance audit scores for security and safety.
- Employee and asset safety index.
- Cost efficiency of security operations.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Criminology, or related field; advanced diploma/certification preferred.
Minimum 10–15 years of experience in industrial or FMCG security management.
Proven experience in handling multi-site operations, investigations, and loss prevention programs.
Ex-service background from armed forces, police, will be an added advantage.
Strong understanding of access control systems, CCTV, fire safety, and emergency response procedures.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving.
- Strong leadership and people management abilities.
- Excellent communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Integrity, discretion, and sound judgment under pressure.
- Knowledge of local laws, regulatory frameworks, and security technologies.
Working Conditions:
- Based at the manufacturing headquarters with frequent travel to regional plants, warehouses, and depots.
- 24/7 availability for emergencies or critical incidents.
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