OVERVIEW
This position has overall responsibility for strategic and proactive physical security support for Mexico. The Regional Security Manager will have both direct reports and security contract guards under their responsibility. This position reports to the Director Global Security, with a dotted line to the local senior site leaders.
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
•Oversee a network of security personnel and vendors, who safeguard the company's assets, as well as the physical safety of employees and visitors. Physical protection responsibilities will include asset protection, workplace violence prevention, access control systems, and video surveillance.
•Develop and implement security strategies relative to employees and physical assets. This will include the maintenance and oversight of a security technology infrastructure.
•Research, evaluate, and test surveillance technology in order to develop the most appropriate system to achieve security and maintain cost efficiency.
•Manage the development and implementation of security policies, standards, guidelines and procedures and disaster response.
•Partner with Environmental Health, Safety (EHS) and Environmental professionals and Executive Management to respond to natural and man-made crises including crafting the site-specific incident response plans based on the company's business continuity requirements and plans.
oSupport EHS with oversight of various programs including:
Confined Space Entry
Contractor Safety
Work at Height
Fire Prevention and Protection
Hot Work
•Proactively monitor potential security and reputation threats to the company and its associates.
•Administration and oversight of visitor access policy and procedures.
•Reporting and document control/retention of security incidents.
•Ability to provide proactive security solutions for people and physical assets.
•Identify protection goals, objectives, and metrics consistent with the corporate strategic plan.
•Work with the Executive management team to prioritize security initiatives and spending based on appropriate risk management.
•Maintain relationships with regional local, state and federal law enforcement, local union and labor associations and other related government agencies.
•Oversee incident response planning, as well as the investigation of security breaches, and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary.
•Conduct or supervise investigations, as appropriate. Work with HR and Legal to design and conduct highly sensitive investigations to facilitate fact finding and probe into potentially illegal or inappropriate activities.
•Provide management and leadership to assigned security staff.
•Provide management and oversight of third party contractors who provide security guards at facilities.
•Manage departmental budgets and staffing plans.
•Create and maintain an environment of continuous improvement.
•Provide metrics and regular status reports regarding the initiatives of each plant's safety program.
•Perform other duties as assigned.
•Provide Project Management to major initiatives.
•Ability to promote Kohler Co.'s global corporate security vision, policies and procedures to region of responsibility
WORK EXPERIENCES
•5-10 years of Security professional and investigative experience.
•Corporate Security professional for industrial or agricultural businesses preferred.
•Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing security teams.
•Former military or law enforcement experience preferred.
•CTPAT experience preferred.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor's degree from accredited university in a related field preferred. Exception may be made based on history of successful and every increasing leadership roles.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
•Supervisor responsibility for direct staff and third-party security services.
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
•Must be bilingual (English & Spanish)
•Core Competencies:
oAnalytical Thinking & Decision Making - Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
oBusiness & Financial Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
oEffective Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
oCustomer Orientation - Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
oEstablishes Trust - Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote honesty, integrity, trust.
oProblem-Solving - Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
oResults Orientation & Accountability - Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
oTeamwork & Collaboration - Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
oAdaptability/Flexibility - Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people
oContinuous Improvement - Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
oSelf-Development - Seeks feedback on one's strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.
oChange Management - Achieves success through change: identifies opportunities for improvement and innovation, removes barriers and resistance, and enables behaviors that support desired outcomes.
oDevelops Others - Plans for the growth of others, diligently addressing performance issues and conflicts, both at the individual and organizational level with the purpose of achieving results through the activities of other people.
oStrategic Mindset - Understands company's short and long-term priorities and aligns department priorities and behavior around achievement of those objectives.
LOCATION OF ROLE
•Kohler Sanimex Complex, Monterrey, Mexico
•25% - 50% travel to sites throughout Mexico
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
Why Work at Kohler Co.?
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates' development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual's personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company atwww.kohlercompany.com .
It is Kohler's policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability or veteran status.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please ******. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.