Security Operations Manager, Paducah

General Matter•Paducah, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Operations Manager is responsible for developing and executing the site’s physical security strategy to protect personnel, assets, intellectual property, and business operations with a complex production environment. This role leads security operations teams, manages incident response and investigations, and ensures compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. This role drives continuous improvement through threat analysis, performance metrics, and proactive security planning aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in corporate security, law enforcement, military, or security operations, including leadership responsibility in a complex operational environment.
Demonstrated experience managing physical security programs, investigations, incident response, access control systems, and emergency management initiatives.
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams, manage contract security providers, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.
Strong knowledge of security risk management principles, regulatory compliance requirements, and security technologies within industrial, manufacturing, or critical infrastructure environments.
Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).

Nice To Haves

Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment, with a resourceful approach to delivering under tight timelines or budget constraints.
Experience leading security operations within advanced manufacturing, aerospace, semiconductor, technology, defense, or other high-security industrial environments.
Professional certifications such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or equivalent credentials.
Demonstrated expertise in crisis management, business continuity planning, executive protection, and the integration of physical and cyber security programs.
Proven track record of implementing and optimizing enterprise security technologies, including video management systems, access control platforms, intrusion detection systems, and security operations centers (SOC).

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all site security operations, including access control, guard force management, investigations, incident response, and emergency preparedness programs.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve security policies, procedures, and risk mitigation strategies to protect personnel, facilities, intellectual property, and critical manufacturing assets.
Conduct security risk assessments, threat analyses, and vulnerability reviews, and oversee corrective actions to address identified risks and ensure operational resilience.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders, including manufacturing, facilities, EHS, IT, legal, and executive leadership, to support business objectives, regulatory compliance, and crisis management efforts.
Oversee security technology systems, vendor and contract security services, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure effective, efficient, and scalable security operations.