Plant Security Head

Role overview

This position is responsible for leading security operations at a major site in line with the business plan and the broader security roadmap. The role safeguards enterprise infrastructure, supports uninterrupted operations, creates a secure environment for employees and stakeholders, and strengthens the safety of designated protectees. It also focuses on detecting, preventing, and responding to fraud or misconduct through a structured control framework, while continuously improving security practices and technologies.

The role includes identifying threats through detailed risk assessments, protecting both physical and non-physical assets, and leading automation and infrastructure-related security projects at the plant.

Security strategy and governance

• Contribute site-level inputs to the overall security strategy and roadmap by translating the local security plan into actionable priorities.
• Ensure the plant security approach is aligned with group policies and enterprise standards.
• Lead strategic initiatives at the site that support business goals and operational excellence.
• Prepare, plan, and monitor the security budget, including capital and operating expenses, and secure approval with the Vertical Security Head.
• Track spending against budget and coordinate on any shortfall or overrun.
• Review ongoing strategic initiatives regularly and participate in governance forums to raise issues and recommend improvements.

Risk management, intelligence, and audits

• Build dependable intelligence channels with authorities, police, local community contacts, and media sources.
• Track local, national, and international developments that may affect the site or the organisation.
• Interpret intelligence inputs, anticipate risks, and prepare mitigation actions.
• Maintain a high vigilance level across site security operations.
• Carry out security risk assessments and implement risk controls in coordination with the Vertical Security Head.
• Identify gaps in security infrastructure, processes, systems, and technologies, prioritise them, and close them within agreed timelines.
• Evaluate threats such as theft, vandalism, terror-related risks, pilferage, assault, and unauthorised access.
• Review SRA findings and ensure corrective measures are completed.
• Support internal and third-party security audits, perform checks, and submit findings to the corporate team.
• Discuss audit observations with stakeholders, create action plans, and close open points promptly.

Crisis and incident management

• Design emergency response and control plans for crises, emergencies, and incidents to protect business continuity and recovery.
• Lead execution of response plans during incidents and escalate matters to management in a timely manner.
• Support the selection and training of Quick Reaction Team members.
• Update response plans based on lessons learned from incidents to improve readiness.

Security operations and surveillance

• Monitor site operations and ensure compliance with SOPs and SOGs.
• Review MIS reports and share weekly updates with the Site CEO and Vertical Security Head.
• Build security awareness and training initiatives for employees and community members along with the Site CEO.
• Oversee the security control room end to end, including maintenance and upgrades.
• Ensure control room operations are integrated with the National Security Control Room and that incidents are escalated as per the matrix.
• Manage patrolling systems and address exceptions effectively.
• Review CCTV, sensors, and other automation tools regularly to maintain vigilance.
• Supervise manned and vehicle access control, including visitor card management and deviation handling.
• Oversee business traffic and material movement to ensure authentication, authorisation, and compliance with SOPs.
• Assess traffic bottlenecks and recommend improvements to flow and route continuity.
• Manage traffic operations in line with established rules and security requirements.

Investigation, protection, and site readiness

• Investigate incidents involving fraud, crime, theft, pilferage, vandalism, and related issues, and initiate remedial action.
• Prepare and share investigation reports for serious cases with the business team.
• Run security systems and processes to provide round-the-clock protection of tangible and intangible assets under the ring-security concept.
• Plan and execute security coverage for events in line with the annual security plan.
• Coordinate traffic movement so logistics routes remain as uninterrupted as possible.
• Conduct site and road surveys and plan security support for overweight and over-dimensional consignments.

Performance improvement, manpower, and projects

• Define site security performance metrics with the Business Security Head and lead performance reviews.
• Identify process gaps and drive improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and ownership.
• Monitor outsourced manpower strength and initiate recruitment when required.
• Evaluate third-party security service providers to ensure deployed personnel meet defined requirements.
• Engage with outsourced security employees periodically to support welfare and engagement.
• Ensure outsourced manpower deployment matches the work breakdown structure and required competency levels.
• Lead hiring for open roles at the site and support critical talent selection with the Vertical Security Head.
• Build a performance-led culture through goal setting, reviews, and feedback.
• Identify and execute projects that improve security technology and infrastructure in line with group guidelines and best practices.
• Apply project management discipline to achieve timelines, returns, and successful integration of new security initiatives into operations.

Additional information

The role calls for experience in handling complex stakeholder relationships and leading discussions with senior leadership. The source description also indicates experience in implementation work, though the remainder of that line was not fully available in the provided text.