Associate Manager - Plant Security Operations

adani capital pvt ltd; Mundra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Capital Pvt Ltd. is seeking a Security Operations Management Lead to oversee comprehensive plant security, including access control, surveillance, patrolling, and perimeter protection at Mundra.

You will drive 24x7 coverage through effective shift planning and manage security SOPs and escalation processes. You will safeguard high-value assets, perform risk assessments, audits, and CAPAs, and deploy advanced surveillance technologies.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in Security / Industrial Management / Defence background.
• 10–15 years of experience in plant/industrial security operations, preferably in manufacturing sectors.
• Prior experience in remote locations like Mundra.
• Ex-Army / Paramilitary / Police background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead security operations management for the plant, including access control, surveillance, patrolling, perimeter protection, and material movement monitoring.
• Plan shifts to achieve 24x7 security coverage with optimal workforce deployment.
• Develop and implement security SOPs, protocols, and escalation mechanisms.
• Safeguard high-value equipment, raw materials, and finished inventory; prevent theft and unauthorized access.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and CAPA for identified risks.
• Oversee CCTV, access control, RFID, and other surveillance tools; drive tech deployment.
• Lead incident response, investigation, and root-cause analysis; coordinate with authorities as needed.
• Manage third-party security agencies and guards; ensure training and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with Plant Head, Operations, EHS, HR, Stores, and Logistics for governance.
• Develop ERP for emergencies and conduct mock drills.

Skills

Security Operations

Shift Planning

SOP Development

Surveillance

Risk Assessment

Compliance

Incident Management

Contractor Management

Stakeholder Coordination

Emergency Management

AI Surveillance

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate in Security / Industrial Management or Defence

Tools

CCTV Systems

Access Control

Boom Barriers

RFID

AI Surveillance Tech

Job description

1. Security Operations Management Lead overall plant security operations , including access control, surveillance, patrolling, perimeter protection, and material movement monitoring Ensure 24x7 security coverage through effective shift planning and workforce deployment Develop and implement security SOPs, protocols, and escalation mechanisms
2. Asset & Infrastructure Protection Safeguard high-value manufacturing equipment, raw materials (cells/modules), and finished inventory Prevent theft, pilferage, and unauthorized access within plant premises Ensure security integration across warehouse, production, utilities, and logistics areas
3. Risk Management & Compliance Conduct periodic risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, and security audits Ensure compliance with industrial security standards, local laws, BCAS guidelines (if applicable), and internal audit requirements Drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for identified risks
4. Surveillance & Technology Deployment Oversee CCTV systems, access control systems, boom barriers, RFID and other surveillance tools Drive digital transformation in plant security (AI-enabled surveillance, analytics, etc.) Ensure uptime, monitoring, and continuous improvement of security technologies
5. Incident Management Lead incident response, investigation, and root cause analysis for theft, breach, safety/security lapses Coordinate with local law enforcement authorities when required Maintain proper documentation, reporting, and escalation to leadership
6. Contractor & Manpower Management Manage third-party security agencies and guards deployed at plant Ensure training, discipline, and performance monitoring of security workforce Optimize manpower deployment for cost and efficiency
7. Stakeholder Coordination Collaborate with Plant Head, Operations, EHS, HR, Stores, and Logistics for integrated security governance Support HR in employee verification, visitor management, and compliance controls
8. Crisis & Emergency Management Develop and execute emergency response plans (ERP) for fire, intrusion, sabotage, or natural disasters Conduct mock drills and ensure preparedness across teams

Qualifications

Graduate / Postgraduate (preferred in Security / Industrial Management / Defence background) 10-15 years of experience in plant/industrial security operations , preferably in manufacturing (solar, metals, heavy engineering, etc.) Prior experience in handling large-scale plant security at remote locations (like Mundra) Ex-Army / Paramilitary / Police background preferred