Sr Manager Corporate Security

Westlake•Houston, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Corporate Security is responsible for leadership of the Corporate Security Team, creating and maintaining the overall corporate security strategy, policies, and standards to ensure the safety of employees, property, and assets. The scope includes all Westlake and its subsidiaries’ business and manufacturing facilities worldwide. Contributes as a member of the Global HSE Leadership Team and acts independently under guidance from Executive Management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, security or a related field.
15 years minimum experience in Security related roles.
Deep knowledge of security operations and related laws, regulations and industry standards.
Strong collaboration, facilitation, organization, interpersonal and computer skills, with a good working knowledge of related databases and applications, and excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Capable of developing and managing multiple projects
Exhibits positivity, passion, integrity and accountability
Able to work in a team-oriented environment and lead team projects and collaboration
Possesses conflict resolution skills to achieve desired outcomes
Makes valuable contributions to HSE function and is a sounding board for security related issues across other business functions. Takes initiative to find areas for improvement and recommend solutions and routinely demonstrates those capabilities.
Ability to obtain a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card

Nice To Haves

Previous leadership experience in Corporate Security working within large, international manufacturing companies is preferred.
Experience with change management – development and implementation of new policies/procedures valuable

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, supervision and development of Corporate Security Team.
Develop and maintain an effective global expert network to ensure active engagement and input of sites and regional HSE teams.
Promote collaboration with Executives, Business and Manufacturing stakeholders to support understanding and implementation of Westlake security policies, procedures and minimum standards.
Define and execute strategy, programs, training, risk assessments and actions to identify and mitigate security related risks to protect personnel, sites, assets and other stakeholders.
Establish and oversee the global corporate security operating model, including guard force management, and security vendor governance.
Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity to ensure integration of physical and information security controls and mitigation of cyber-physical risks
Monitor and manage company travel security platform and coordinate response to any security risks or events to ensure traveler safety
Conduct security risk assessments to establish effective security measures for key executives.
Ensure manufacturing sites maintain regulatory compliance with security related requirements as required. Ensure effective security measures to control and monitor access are maintained.
Maintain effective monitoring and risk assessment of threats and intelligence
Lead investigations and coordinate with law enforcement to respond to critical threats or events
Act as a coordinator during Corporate Crisis Management response.
Prepare and manage annual budget for Corporate Security.
Develop and maintain security performance metrics, audit programs, and reporting processes to ensure continuous improvement and executive visibility