Security and Emergency Management

Hyundai Motor Company • Ypsilanti Charter Township, MI

6d

About The Position

The Security & Emergency Management Manager is responsible for overseeing site security systems (20%), life safety systems (40%), and emergency management programs (40%) across multiple locations. This manager-level position provides corporate-level program deployment, technical expertise, and operational oversight of NFPA-based fire protection systems, National Incident Management System (NIMS) alignment, and ISO 21110 emergency preparedness standards. The role partners with internal stakeholders and external contracted vendors to ensure strong physical security, regulatory compliance, and organizational readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Security Management, Occupational Safety, Fire Protection, or related field.
• Education requirements can be waived due to experience and professional certification
• Minimum 5 years of experience managing security, fire/life safety, and/or emergency management systems.
• Multi-site support experience required, preferably in corporate or technical operations.
• Working knowledge of NFPA fire protection standards, ISO 21110 emergency management, and NIMS principles.
• Experience managing contracted security vendors or guard force programs.
• Experience with access control, CCTV, or enterprise physical security systems.
• Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai Kia must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRRA Federal contractor.

Nice To Haves

• knowledge with EV battery safety and chemical hazard awareness
• Fire system specialist, emergency management and response planning.
• Certifications such as CPP, CHPP, PEM, CFPS, or ICS/NIMS advanced training.
• Prior law enforcement experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance, inspection, testing, repair, and upgrades of site fire/life safety systems in alignment with NFPA standards.
• Manage emergency response, preparedness, drills, and response coordination based on ISO 21110 and NIMS framework.
• Lead and manage physical security systems, including access control, CCTV, alarms, and contracted security vendors.
• Conduct periodic multi-site security and safety audits to assess risk and compliance.
• Develop and maintain corporate emergency management plans, business continuity alignment, and crisis communication protocols.
• Lead emergency response teams and facilitate tabletop exercises and post-incident debriefs.
• Create and deploy corporate-level security and emergency response programs across all facilities.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance metrics for security and life safety service providers.
• Maintain required documentation, system certifications, inspection logs, and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with EHS, Facilities, Legal, HR, and site leadership to maintain secure and compliant operations.
• General EHSS team member support. May influence or write policies, coach team members on EHSS policies and perform workplace audits.
• Assigned duties which support the EHSS framework and business support groups

Benefits

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and life insurance
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick and abundant holidays
• A global environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Access to health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts
• Up to 30% travel (domestic and international)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager