Security Manager

Panasonic•De Soto, KS

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Security Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today! Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Job Summary: The Security Manager will be responsible for managing all physical security responsibilities for facilities with the largest share of responsibility being security operations located at the Panasonic Energy Factory in De Soto, Kansas. This position reports to the Sr. Director, US Security and Organizational Resilience and will work with various site functions and internal and external customers, such as, Production leaders, Human Resources, Employee Health and Safety, Emergency Management, local law enforcement, and contract security firms. The primary objective of this position is to supervise the Site Security team, safeguard the facility / grounds, all employees, resources and products, and act as a lead during a crisis/emergency. This position may require limited travel, working non-business hours and potentially weekends as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
5+ years of progressive experience in security with a major corporation and/or law enforcement, military, intelligence, or private sector security organization
3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role overseeing both management staff and large teams of indirect reports including contract personnel
Strong knowledge of physical security and risk assessment methodologies, including threat assessments of geographies, geopolitical risks, physical locations, and personnel.
Demonstrated ability to respond to real-world incidents under pressure
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with an ability to communicate clearly across all levels of an organization
Strong decision-making, prioritization, and problem-solving skills in dynamic and high-pressure environments
Technological proficiency with security notification systems, planning software, and training tools
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, or high-risk operational environment (e.g., energy, chemicals, or heavy equipment)
Familiarity with lithium-ion battery risks, hazardous materials handling, and facility-based security protocols
Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional emergency teams and drive a culture of safety and preparedness
Alignment with Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Responsibilities

Manage the local Site Security Team for Kansas-area facilities, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness
Oversee physical security operations for the KS area facilities
Protect the company, employees, customers, and company assets from internal and external threats within all KS Facilities
Facilitate meetings and briefings with diverse stakeholders during or after security events
Demonstrate initiative and manage multiple assignments with efficiency, ensuring timely and accurate completion of responsibilities
Help develop, implement, and maintain security policies, standards, and procedures
Evaluate current risks and implement mitigation strategies aligned with company priorities
Stay informed on emergency management best practices, standards, and technologies; recommend updates to company processes as needed
Implement proactive problem-solving strategies using internal and external best practices
Plan, deliver, and improve security programs including seminars, tabletop exercises, drills, and functional simulations
Evaluate the effectiveness of training exercises to ensure security plans are robust and participants are well-prepared
Foster internal capabilities by developing core competencies among key personnel
Collaborate with PECNA staff and other internal partners to support a unified security strategy
Build and maintain professional working relationships with all security vendors/contracts, local law enforcement agencies ensuring
Attend and participate in security preparedness meetings with local, regional, state, and federal agencies, addressing relevant recommendations and outcomes
Assist with business continuity planning and engage in post-incident recovery strategies with internal teams and community partners
Remain available to respond to incidents on a 24/7 basis, within reason, by assessing situations, triaging, and escalating to appropriate stakeholders
Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Provide leadership and direction and site security team which includes but is not limited to guard services, access control, security investigation teams and other security contractors/vendors to ensure they are delivering quality services and that all company requirements are being met.

Benefits

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.