Director, Corporate Security

FreshPet•Bethlehem, PA

About The Position

The Director, Corporate Security will lead Freshpet’s approach to protecting its people, facilities, assets, and business continuity while strengthening how the company identifies, assesses, and manages risk. The director will develop a corporate security program that supports Freshpet’s growth, operating priorities, and purpose. The role combines strategic judgment with practical execution and requires translating complex risks into clear priorities, safeguards, and coordinated action. Working closely with business and functional leaders, the director will build shared accountability for risk management and a culture of preparedness. The role covers security across Freshpet’s Kitchens, offices, distribution facilities, and other company locations. It includes physical security, workplace violence prevention, threat assessments, community and public safety partnerships, crisis management, investigations, business continuity, and brand and reputational risk. The position reports to the CAO and requires travel up to 40%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in security management, risk management, business administration, criminal justice, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in security, enterprise risk management, crisis management, or related fields, including leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated success building or improving security and enterprise risk programs.
Experience leading threat assessments, sensitive investigations, crisis exercises, and business continuity planning.
Sound judgment, crisis leadership, clear communication, and integrity when handling confidential matters.
Ability to work comfortably in both a board room and on a plant floor.
Willingness to travel up to 40%.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting a multi-location business, preferably in manufacturing, food production, consumer products, regulated industries, or distribution.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a holistic corporate security strategy across Freshpet’s Kitchens, offices, distribution facilities, and other company locations.
Build and maintain relationships across the company to support a culture of security and brand protection.
Establish consistent security policies and minimum standards, with mitigation and protection strategies tailored to each location’s risks and operating needs.
Oversee and/or collaborate on the management of physical security programs, systems, and security service providers.
Lead workplace violence prevention and threat assessment programs in partnership with Human Resources, Legal, and site leadership.
Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and site leaders to align security procedures with employee safety and emergency response programs.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with local law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, emergency management agencies, municipal leaders, neighboring businesses, property owners, and community organizations.
Work with site leadership to establish contacts, communication channels, and response protocols with local public safety agencies.
Participate in local public safety forums, business associations, and information-sharing networks to stay informed about emerging threats and community conditions.
Support business continuity planning by identifying critical activities, dependencies, recovery priorities, and contingency arrangements.
Lead or support investigations involving security threats, theft, unauthorized access, property loss, and other security matters, in coordination with Human Resources and Legal.
Partner with Communications, Legal, Human Resources, and Commercial leaders to assess threats that could affect employee confidence, consumer trust, or Freshpet’s reputation.
Establish protocols for escalating credible threats, impersonation, targeted harassment, or disclosure of sensitive information through public and digital channels.