Set the global safety and physical security strategy, standards, and roadmap aligned to business growth and site expansion.
Establish and oversee site security programs: access control, video management, intrusion detection, visitor management, key management, and badge lifecycle.
Partner with Business Resiliency leadership to build and lead crisis management and emergency response, including EAPs, threat assessment, workplace violence prevention, and executive and travel risk.
Partner with Foundry operations to implement practical industrial safety controls, safe work practices, and contractor management.
Lead security vendor strategy and delivery: requirements, RFPs, selection, service levels, lifecycle refresh, and cost optimization with integrators and guarding providers.
Embed safety and security into site design and renovations, including design reviews, device placement standards, and commissioning.
Develop policies, playbooks, and training for leaders, managers, and front-line employees; drive drills and tabletop exercises.
Track KPIs and KRIs, publish dashboards, and brief executives with clear risk narratives and budget recommendations.
Coordinate investigations in partnership with HR and Legal while maintaining confidentiality and evidence handling discipline.
Ensure regulatory alignment with OSHA and relevant regional requirements globally; maintain inspection and audit readiness.
Lead a 24x7 response posture with on-call coordination and post-incident reviews.

Requirements

10+ years leading corporate safety and physical security across multi-site, global operations.
Hands-on expertise with physical security technologies and guard force operations, including vendor and integrator management.
Law enforcement or public safety experience is beneficial with clear translation to corporate settings.
Experience with EHS program design, audits, incident investigation, and corrective actions.
Experience building programs in mixed environments, including office, light industrial, and distributed workforces.
Practical knowledge of OSHA and familiarity with UK HSE and India health and safety requirements.
Proven crisis management and emergency planning experience with cross-functional partners.
Data-driven operator with KPI development, dashboarding, and executive reporting experience.
Skilled facilitator and trainer with strong written and verbal communication.
One or more certifications such as CPP, PSP, CFE, CSP/ASP, or ICS/NIMS coursework is desirable.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Ability to work on-site in Libertyville and travel globally as needed.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Highly organized and ability to work independently.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

physical security technologiesvendor managementEHS program designincident investigationcorrective actionsKPI developmentdashboardingexecutive reportingcrisis managementemergency planning

Soft skills

strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationskilled facilitatorhighly organizedability to work independently

Certifications

CPPPSPCFECSPASPICSNIMS coursework