Security Manager

Position: Country Security Manager
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Security Manager
** Zugdidi, Chitatskari, Georgia
**** Company Description
** Agri Georgia was established in March 2007 near the city of Zugdidi in the Samegrelo region and currently the activity is handled through 2 sites, employing approx. 84 HCs. The Company’s mission is to verify the adaptability of different hazelnut varieties to local agricultural and climatic conditions experimenting several agronomic techniques, to promote the hazelnuts development amongst local farmer and ultimately to be a reliable supplier for Ferrero reducing dependency from other suppliers/countries.

We are looking for a
** Country*
* ** Security Manager**. In this role, you will be responsible all Security Organization and Activities of Agri Georgia.

The Country Security Manager is responsible for implementing the overall security strategies for the Company in the area of his/her pertinence.

Reporting managerially to local P&O and professionally to Ferrero HCo Security. Individual will be working in Chitatskari / Zugdidi located in Georgia. S/he will look after different security related aspects, including Country Security Intelligence, Physical Security, Threat and Risk Assessments, Supply Chain Security, Personnel protection, Executive Protection, Travel Security, Incident Management, Fraud Investigation, Due Diligence, Security Training concerning production factories, offices, warehouses, as well as all business operation processes in Georgia.
** Qualifications and Requirements
** All candidates seeking to apply for the position of Georgia Country Security Manager must encompass the following requirements/qualifications:
* *
* Experience:

** University degree in law, criminology or international relationship is to be considered a major plus. CVs must be descriptive of roles, duties, and rank during the time served.
* ** Extensive*
* ** corporate security experience:
** fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), retail or industrial companies preferred.
* ** Foreign languages:
** native/local language and fluent English is mandatory. Candidate is required to keep constant quality communication/interaction with Ferrero Group Security as well as local Departments (PO, Finance & Administration, Legal, Institutional Affairs & Corporate Communication, Procurement, Supply Chain, etc.) and Group Security Team worldwide.
* ** Management skills:
** well-developed Business related and People management expertise, obtained through experiences in managing and leading operations relevant to security are required. This includes budget management, conflict management, proactivity, communication and decision-making skills. Standard computer knowledge including Microsoft Office is required.
* ** Availability to relocate and travel:
** Since there is no hybrid/remote working model, it is mandatory to reside in a location close to the main base (Zugdidi). For business purposes, the Country Security Manager might be requested to travel inside or outside of Georgia for short-term assignments.

Attributions and responsibilities
* Manage daily physical security operations for Agri Georgia premises, including offices, plants, warehouses, farms and the relationship with contracted security providers. Coordinate external security provider in charge of the manned guarding services and surveillance.
* Conduct and update Threat and Risk Assessments related to the Country / Market, in line with Ferrero standard and metrics, identifying the related level of exposure and potential implications for the company.
* Provide accurate and timely reports regarding sensitive security related incidents and major events. Promptly inform HCo Security, and, on receiving clearance, conduct due diligence and investigation, under the supervision of Fraud Management & Third-Party Security Manager.
* Assess risks for premises, providing mitigation strategy, based on a cost-conscious approach.
* Advice and counsel Country management on security policies and best practices in order to foster Security awareness, culture and enforce the deployment of methodologies, processes and technologies for each Security process…