Description

• Lead and direct a team of security professionals, including hiring selection, training, mentoring, and evaluating performance 
• Oversee strategy 
• Routinely audit processes to ensure compliance and discover mitigation efforts  
• Be proactive to seek out opportunities to prevent security breaches 
• Uncover strategies to prevent future breaches 
• Ensure the security team remains fully staffed at all times 
• Test procedures to ensure adherence  
• Physical Audits Checks at minimum 2x/month 
• Provide expertise and guidance, working closely with plant leadership team to contain, analyze, and remediate security breaches or threats. Contribute to post-incident reviews and develop recommendations for improving incident response capabilities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Shipping, Procurement, HR, vendors, etc.) to ensure the integration of security measures into business processes and systems
• Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of controls engineering efforts
• Deliver routine updates in Security group meetings, sharing relevant information, progress reports, and insights
• Stay updated on the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in security operations and recommend improvements to enhance the organization's security posture
• Stay updated on emerging trends in the information security community, including new vulnerabilities, methodologies, and products. Share relevant information with team members and Management
• Responsible for managing a secure entrance and perimeter for the facility
• Learn all the jobs of your immediate staff
• Supervise, train, and evaluate performance of staff;
• Implement disciplinary procedures when necessary
• Resolve employees’ conflicts and issues promptly and objectively
• Quality direct communication with company and outside services
• Work with the Plant Shipping/ Offal/ Live Receiving/ Traffic areas
• Other duties as assigned

• Previous security related experience a plus
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Computer skills required
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to handle conflict
• Communication skills—written and verbal
• Ability to speak multiple languages beneficial but not required
• Self-starter & Team player
• Must be able to demonstrate effective people skills
• Good attendance record
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Saturday & Sunday hours as needed or required