SSA Regional Security Manager  Lagos

Reckitt Benckiser is the world's leading consumer health and hygiene company. Every day, across 60 countries, we work with the best people to challenge conventional thinking and strive to find even better ways to give people innovative solutions for healthier lives and happier homes.

We trust people in what they do and we give full accountability and autonomy to make things happen. That’s how we generate the game-changing ideas that built 19 iconic Powerbrands around the world, such as Nurofen, Strepsils, Mucinex, Dettol, Lysol, Finish and Vanish. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: SSA Regional Security Manager Jobposting service

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The Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Corporate Security Manager develops and delivers effective security risk management across Reckitt’s people, facilities, fleet and operations in the region. The role translates global security standards into practical regional controls, supports business continuity and incident response, and works with local leaders and partners to reduce risk and protect employees, visitors, assets and operations.

Your responsibilities

Regional security strategy and risk management. Develop, implement and maintain regional security plans, standards and procedures aligned with Reckitt requirements and local operating conditions. Conduct and coordinate security risk assessments, site surveys and threat analysis; recommend proportionate mitigations and track agreed actions through to completion.  Manufacturing, warehouse and office security. Oversee security arrangements at all Reckitt manufacturing facilities and warehouses across Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as offices and other business locations. Conduct regular, risk-based visits to each manufacturing and warehouse facility to assess guarding, access control, perimeter protection, CCTV, alarms, visitor management, emergency arrangements and operating practices. Document findings, agree corrective actions with site leadership and verify close-out. Employee, visitor and operational security. Provide security guidance to employees, visitors and business teams. Promote practical measures that safeguard people and company property, including workplace violence awareness, loss prevention, secure access and incident reporting. Fleet, journey and vehicle tracking oversight. Review the status of all Reckitt fleet vehicles in use that are equipped with tracking, on a daily basis. Confirm tracking devices and monitoring feeds are operational, required journeys are visible, and exceptions are escalated and followed up. Maintain oversight of vehicles used by regional leadership and the sales force so that their movements are monitored in line with approved journey management procedures. Identify vehicles without functioning tracking and coordinate corrective action. Handle location data only for legitimate security purposes and in accordance with applicable requirements. Security operations and service providers. Coordinate regional security operations and oversee contract guarding and other security providers. Set clear service requirements, post orders, performance measures and escalation routes; review service delivery, conduct audits, address deficiencies and support sourcing and contract management with Procurement and relevant business teams. Physical security systems. Work with Supply Chain, site teams, IT and other relevant functions to define operational requirements for guard force, access control, CCTV, alarm and related security systems. Support the selection, implementation, maintenance and testing of appropriate systems and ensure identified faults or gaps are addressed. Intelligence, incidents and investigations. Monitor relevant security developments and provide timely, factual updates and assessments to regional stakeholders. Coordinate incident reporting, escalation, response and investigations; preserve relevant information, identify root causes and recommend practical corrective measures.

The experience we're looking for

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant professional experience in corporate security, security management or a related field. Demonstrated Africa regional security experience is required, including work across multiple countries or dispersed operations. Typically five or more years of progressive security management experience, including responsibility for multi-site operations, security risk assessments, incident response and service-provider oversight. Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, warehousing, supply chain or other industrial and geographically dispersed environments is strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to assess risks, develop practical controls, coordinate investigations and communicate clear recommendations to management. Working knowledge of physical security systems, guarding operations, fleet or journey security, emergency preparedness and applicable local requirements. Professional security certifications or membership of a recognized security organization (for example CPP, PSP, PCI or CFE) are an advantage.

Corporate Security, Risk Assessment, Security Operations, Investigations, Incident Management, Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Guard Force Management, Physical Security, CCTV Systems, Access Control, Fleet Security, Journey Management, Vendor Management, Manufacturing Security.

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