Mgr, Security Operations

Medline Industries, LP•Northfield, IL

18h•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Security Operations oversees daily security operations across the company’s offices, distribution centers, manufacturing sites, and call centers. This role ensures that physical protection programs, technology systems, and SOPs, standards and workflows operate efficiently and consistently across all business environments. The ideal candidate combines operational leadership with data-driven insight and strategic foresight to align security operations with the future state of technology and business risk management. The ideal candidate combines operational leadership, people management expertise, and data-driven insight with strategic foresight. They are capable of scaling security programs to meet the company’s future-state technology roadmap and emerging risk landscape, while building a high-performing team culture grounded in accountability, service orientation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing the below areas at an enterprise-level
Extensive experience administering and optimizing access control (badging, credential lifecycle, RBAC, mobile and biometric credentials), video management systems (deployment strategy, retention, health monitoring, investigations), intrusion detection, alarm monitoring, and visitor management platforms within integrated security ecosystems.
Strong knowledge of unified security environments where access control, VMS, intrusion, and visitor systems operate together, including cloud-based and hybrid architectures, system migrations, and full lifecycle management.
Proven experience leading system upgrades, multi-site deployments, and enterprise-wide standardization initiatives across diverse environments such as corporate offices, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and call centers.
Ability to develop security technology roadmaps aligned with business growth, operational needs, and risk mitigation strategies.
Hands-on experience leveraging system analytics, reporting dashboards, and data visualization tools to assess system effectiveness and operational performance.
Deep understanding of cybersecurity considerations for physical security systems (network segmentation, secure configurations, vulnerability management), regulatory and compliance requirements, and experience managing third-party integrators, monitoring centers, and technology vendors.
Partners with business leaders and cross-functional teams to align security initiatives with organizational priorities.
Leads the adoption of new programs, policies, and technologies through strong stakeholder engagement and communication.
Clearly translates security strategies and risks for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Identifies and mitigates risks while developing strategies that protect people, assets, and operations.
Ensures security programs and standards are effectively integrated into daily business operations.

Responsibilities

Direct oversight of daily security operations and personnel across multiple locations and risk environments
Leadership and development of direct reports, including goal setting, performance evaluations, workforce planning, and succession development
Governance of physical security technologies (access control, video surveillance, alarm systems, visitor management) to ensure standardization, uptime, and lifecycle planning
Development, implementation, and continuous improvement of SOPs, standards, and workflows
Oversight of security vendor performance, contract compliance, and budget management
Use of data analytics and reporting to identify trends, measure effectiveness, and inform strategic decision-making
Alignment of security operations with evolving business risks, regulatory requirements, and enterprise resilience initiatives
Cross-functional partnership with Facilities, HR, IT, Legal, Operations, and Business Leadership to support safe and secure business growth