Job Title:  Security Manager

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
# 163210 - Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

The Security Manager is accountable for the company's security in Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia & Venezuela, strategic planning and development of projects that allow the security department to reduce operation ́s risks and to be aligned in the achievement of the company's objectives and growth according to the regulations of State and Corporation. 

Repsonsibilities:

• Oversee implementation of approved Global Security programs for business and manufacturing operations, and confirm the effectiveness for these initiatives and strategies. These initiatives include but are not limited to facilities protection, investigations, supply chain security, workplace security, travel security, personal security and coordinating executive and event protection.
• Directs the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive Global Security security program to include direct oversight of security guard operations, access control procedures, alarm and CCTV systems, ID systems for employees/vendors/visitors, headquarters emergency response planning, and executive protection.
• Maintain consistent communications and flow of information with all stakeholders in CP Andina
• Develop strategies to counter risks and gain buy-in and support from appropriate management.
• Identify, develop, implement, and maintain security processes, practices, and policies throughout the area of his/her responsibility to reduce risks, respond to incidents and limit exposure and liability in all areas of assets, physical, personal and reputation risk.
• Incorporate approved security standards and guidelines into projects to include construction, renovation and production related projects.
• Risk and crisis management of facilities (plant, warehouse), personnel, product, cargo.
• Work in consultation with Global Security and the Director of Manufacturing: identify, develop, implement and maintain security processes, practices and policies to reduce risk, respond to incidents and limit exposure and liability in all areas of assets, physical, personal and reputational risk.
• Ensure compliance of current and planned security operations with laws and applicable regulations of the host country.
• Strategic planning for asset security and future growth of the facility.
• Creation of guard orders to support policies and procedures. Manage all on-site security vendor operations and ensure those operations and facility tours are performed as contracted through procedural and technical means.
• Support the Director of Manufacturing by regularly conducting benchmarking and risk assessments in the local region where our manufacturing facilities are located.
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing director, human resources manager, procurement department and other relevant departments for the selection of security service providers and monitor the acquisition costs and performance of these providers.
• Build relationships with regional peers and leaders across the consumer products industry in Andina.
• Maintain strong communication and support links with the Overseas Security Advisory Council and local law enforcement, emergency services, and regulatory agencies across Andina
• Compliance Officer for the SAGRILAFT program (Prevention of Money Laundering).
• Regional Coordinator for the Crisis Management and Business Continuity Plan.
• Leader of Certifications in Security Management for AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) and BASC.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineer or related field.
• Desirable post graduate studies in Security Administration.
• 7-10 years of security functional experience
• Desirable 3 years of experience in the consumer goods industry (manufacturing environment)
• English intermediate-advanced
• Security risk management and threat analysis skills and demonstrated skills in writing and reviewing security procedures and plans. 
• Keen understanding of geopolitical risk.
• Understanding of emergency management and life safety policy.
• Practical knowledge of technical security systems (alarms, CCTV, access control) and experience in managing uniform guard services.
• Experience in conducting sensitive investigations.
• Excellent relations with control authorities
• Knowledge in SAGRILAFT program, AEO and BASC.

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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