Security Manager, US & Canada

Lincoln Electric • Euclid, OH

56d • $99,210 - $124,012

About The Position

The Security Manager develops, leads, and continuously enhances Lincoln Electric’s enterprise security program across more than 20 locations in the United States and Canada. The role protects employees, visitors, facilities, assets, and operations through physical security, crisis management, emergency response, and risk mitigation strategies. It leads approximately 30 security professionals, including security supervisors and onsite security personnel, and advises corporate leadership on security, safety, and business continuity initiatives. The position is identified as a key succession role with significant influence on the company’s long-term security strategy and culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or International Relations, or 12 or more years of security management experience.
• At least 10 years of security management or supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to lead projects and foster cross-departmental collaboration, including working with IT and HR.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of navigating diverse cultural landscapes and international regulatory environments.
• Expert analytical and problem-solving skills to anticipate global threat vectors, develop complex mitigation strategies, and make high-stakes, data-driven decisions.
• Ability to maintain clarity of thought, make rational decisions, and command authority during high-stress emergency scenarios.
• Deep knowledge of security-related compliance frameworks, including CFATS, OSHA, and EPA, and basic familiarity with international trade, anti-corruption, and data privacy regulations.
• Absolute discretion when handling sensitive, proprietary, and highly confidential corporate and personnel information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing multiple sites, including international locations.

Responsibilities

• Execute security strategies and protocols to safeguard company assets, personnel, and premises.
• Identify, develop, implement, and maintain vulnerability assessments, security policies, and processes across Lincoln Electric’s North American entities to reduce risks, respond to incidents, and limit exposure and liability.
• Supervise or support adherence to international, corporate, and domestic security mandates, including DHS CFATS regulations, CTPAT, CMMC, and international import/export security standards.
• Coordinate the planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance of integrated security systems, including alarms, access control, video surveillance, and physical hardware.
• Serve as the company’s liaison with federal and local law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and private security providers to proactively manage local or regional risk.
• Collaborate with external partners to identify risks and vulnerabilities, investigate security breaches, strengthen security measures, and manage incidents.
• Partner with EHS, Legal, HR, IT/Cybersecurity, and Facility Operations to align security initiatives with corporate compliance and environmental health and safety standards.
• Direct and mentor security professionals, including responsibility for recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to formulate and update emergency response plans and protocols, and apply emergency response and incident command proficiency.

What This Job Offers

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