Security Operations Lead, Americas at Adient, Plymouth, MI
Security Operations Lead, Americas at Adient in Plymouth, MI. Full-time. Est. up to $160k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Provides strategic and operational security support across Adient's global operations, with primary focus on the Americas. Oversees threat monitoring, incident response, physical security, contract security management, and executive protection. Serves as 24/7 security escalation point for incidents impacting employees, facilities, assets, or business continuity.
Key Responsibilities
- Security Operations & Incident Response : Provide 24/7 on-call support for workplace violence, theft, fraud, security breaches, and threats. Coordinate third-party security resources and lead threat assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Threat Intelligence & Risk Monitoring : Monitor global intelligence sources (International SOS, OSAC) to identify risks affecting operations. Provide timely intelligence reporting and recommendations to leadership.
- Physical Security Management : Coordinate security assessments for corporate and manufacturing sites. Oversee security technology systems including CCTV at Adient CTU facility.
- Central Badge Services (CBS) : Provide 24/7 support for after-hours CBS operations across North American and select international locations.
- Travel Security & Executive Protection : Manage secure transportation for employees in high-risk regions (Mexico, Brazil, South Africa). Conduct travel risk assessments and coordinate with vendors.
- Contract Security Management : Manage vendor relationships and service delivery. Evaluate performance and ensure compliance with company standards.
- Site Security Supervision : Oversee contract security at Plymouth, Michigan CTU facility, including personnel administration, training, and performance.
- Emergency Response : Serve as Medical First Responder at CTU facility. Support crisis management and business continuity initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, industrial safety, facilities management, or related field
- 10–12 years progressive security/facilities experience in large, multi-site global organization
- 5+ years leadership experience in security, safety, or facilities operations
- Previous law enforcement experience a plus
- Experience in corporate security, investigations, threat intelligence, physical security, and crisis management
- Proven track record developing workplace violence prevention strategies and security risk assessments
- Contract security vendor management experience
- Strong investigative, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to respond effectively in 24/7 operational environment
PRIMARY LOCATION
Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI