Ford Motor Company

Manufacturing Security Specialist

Ford Motor Company

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Louisville • Kentucky • United States

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Salary

💰 $72,480 - $121,440 per year

About the role

  • Provide on-site support to the manufacturing team, assisting with security and fire operations for the plant to include staffing requirements, access control, CCTV monitoring, fire inspections, and emergency support.
  • Identify and escalate physical security gaps through proactive security initiatives.
  • Assist with investigations, escalating to the Supervisor and/or Regional Security Manager and Global Investigations, as appropriate.
  • Assist in overseeing day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel. Identify and escalate performance issues.
  • Assist with special projects and security initiatives, including GAO audits, AON fire inspection audits, daily plant walks, etc.
  • Enforce Security and Fire manual, bulletins, and protocols to ensure compliance.
  • Protect company classified information with confidentiality.
  • Collaborate with appropriate internal Ford skill teams and external work partners to plan for and provide security coverage for special events, as directed.
  • Assist in coordinating security for VIP visits.
  • Monitor and analyze trends related to property loss or theft of high-value components/intellectual property, implementing counter-measures as needed.
  • May perform the role of Incident Commander for emergencies.
  • Respond to emergency incidents to include medical, behavioral, fire, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc. Escalate appropriately to the Supervisor and/or Regional Security Manager.
  • Collaborate with People Matters, Human Resources, Labor Relations, and Safety representatives as necessary to discuss and resolve workplace issues.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal skill teams to ensure unified alignment with all security and fire related matters.
  • Ensure compliance with the MCRP for security and fire related requirements.
  • Ensure monthly fire tasks are completed and documented by contract security personnel.
  • Enhance emergency response capabilities by utilizing incident response tools and through the deployment of emergency response equipment for the company or local municipalities.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in law enforcement, military, or security.
  • 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.
  • Bachelor's degree (even better)
  • Three (3) years supervisory experience.
  • CPR/AED certification.
  • Knowledge of Global Security, site security and fire operations.
  • Possess a working knowledge of emergency response levels.
  • Experience working within a unionized manufacturing environment and understanding the nuances of Labor Relations protocols.
  • Ability to use data and metrics to track security incidents and justify security spend or resource allocation.
Benefits
  • Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
  • Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care 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 Year’s Day
  • Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
law enforcementmilitary experiencesecurity operationsCCTV monitoringfire inspectionsincident responsedata analysisconfidentiality protectionemergency responseperformance issue escalation
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingconflict managementteam buildingleadershipinitiativeattention to detailmulti-taskingcalm under stress
Certifications
Concealed Pistol License (CPL)CPR/AED certification