Site Security & Compliance Leader

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The Site Security & Compliance Leader is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of personnel, assets, and operations at the manufacturing site. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining security and compliance policies, procedures, and systems, while also driving improvement initiatives and managing budgets to optimize site performance. The leader will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to promote a secure, safe, compliant, and efficient working environment.

• Develop and implement site‑specific security plans aligned with corporate policies and local regulations.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.

• Oversee access control systems and ensure proper authorization protocols are in place.
• Manage visitor and contractor access to the site.

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including fire, natural disasters, and security incidents.
• Conduct regular drills and training sessions for employees.

• Investigate security breaches, thefts, and other incidents, and provide detailed reports to management.
• Collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.

• Ensure regulatory compliance with ITAR, CUI, export control, environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures to meet local, national, and international standards.
• Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance and prepare submission reports to corporate and regulatory agencies.
• Conduct regular compliance training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Identify compliance risks and implement proactive measures to address gaps and ensure adherence to standards.

• Develop and manage the annual security and compliance budget, ensuring alignment with site and corporate goals.
• Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining high standards of security and compliance.
• Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates to site leadership.

• Lead initiatives to improve security, compliance, and operational efficiency at the site.
• Identify areas for improvement, develop actionable plans, and prioritize implementation.
• Work with site leadership and teams to execute improvement plans and track progress.
• Establish KPIs to measure the success of improvement initiatives and report results to stakeholders.

• Lead and manage the site security, compliance, and improvement team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of safety, security, compliance, and continuous improvement among employees.

• Evaluate and implement security, compliance, and improvement technologies such as surveillance systems, alarms, access control systems, and compliance tracking tools.
• Monitor and maintain security and compliance systems to ensure optimal performance.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security, compliance, and improvement management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Security Clearance Requirement:
  Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a background investigation.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in security systems, compliance tools, and improvement methodologies.
• Ability to analyze risks, develop effective mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work,…