Security Operations Team Lead

In this position...

This position is for a Manufacturing Security Operations Supervisor and focuses on delivering the security strategy and industry best practices at the Ford Motor Companys Buffalo Stamping Plant in Buffalo NY.

• What youll 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.

Youll have...

• Bachelors 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to:
• 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.
• 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...

• Seven (7) years supervisory experience.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Knowledge of Global Security site security and fire operations.
• Possess a working knowledge of emergency response levels.
• Experience in using data to drive strategy
• Deliver results according to the Ford OS Behaviors.

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what weve 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 builderor all 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 childcare 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 Years Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 8.

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

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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