Security Shift Lead, BlueOval Battery Park Michigan

Ford • Marshall, MI

6d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Manufacturing Security Shift Lead and focuses on delivering the security strategy and industry best practices onsite at the BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall, MI. The role involves overseeing day-to-day security operations, assisting with special projects, monitoring security personnel, ensuring adherence to company policies, and responding to emergencies. The Security Shift Lead will also be responsible for enhancing emergency response capabilities, coordinating security for VIP visits, conducting preliminary investigations, and building relationships with internal teams to mitigate risks and ensure alignment on security matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in law enforcement, security or military.
• Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with ability to think creatively and operate in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills (soft skills).
• Ability to multi-task, strong problem-solving, conflict management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities under changing conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit calm, rational behavior under stressful conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to administer duties and responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and leadership.
• Available to work 24x7, 365 days a year.
• Current Michigan CPL or the ability to obtain one prior to start date.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills; ability to navigate department technology platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Knowledge of Global Security, site security and fire operations.
• Possess a working knowledge of emergency response levels.
• Deliver results according to the Ford OS Behaviors.
• LEOSA Certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day security operations in the evenings or overnights, including managing staffing requirements, access control protocols, and CCTV monitoring.
• Assist the Security Team Lead with special projects and security initiatives, including GAO audits, daily plant walkthroughs, and proactive risk assessments.
• Monitor the work of security personnel, identifying performance gaps and providing real-time coaching or escalating issues to leadership as needed.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Manufacturing Control Reporting Process (MCRP), Security and Fire manuals, and corporate bulletins.
• May perform the role of Incident Commander for emergencies.
• Respond to emergency incidents to include medical, behavioral, fire, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc. Escalate appropriately to the Team Lead and/or Regional Security Manager.
• Enhance emergency response capabilities by utilizing incident response tools and through the deployment of emergency response equipment for the company or local municipalities.
• Assist in coordinating security for VIP visits.
• Support and conduct preliminary investigations, ensuring proper escalation to the Team Lead, Regional Security Manager, or Global Investigations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with People Matters, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Safety, and other internal skill teams to resolve workplace issues and ensure alignment on security matters.
• Proactively identify physical security gaps and implement initiatives to mitigate risks to personnel and assets.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal skill teams to ensure unified alignment with all security and fire related matters.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity by protecting company-classified information and sensitive data.

Benefits

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

What This Job Offers

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