Associate Manager - Plant Security Operations

Adani Enterprises Ltd; Mundra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Ltd is seeking an Associate Manager for Security at the Mundra plant in Gujarat. You will lead security operations, access control, surveillance and incident response to protect assets and personnel.

The role requires 10–15 years in plant/industrial security, preferably with remote-site exposure, and an ex-Army/paramilitary background. Graduate or postgraduate qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate in Security, Industrial Management or Defence background.
• Experience in plant/industrial security operations (10–15 years).
• Experience in remote locations such as Mundra is preferred.
• Ex-Army / Paramilitary / Police background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Safeguard high-value manufacturing equipment, raw materials and finished inventory.
• Prevent theft, pilferage and unauthorized access within plant premises.
• Oversee CCTV, access control, boom barriers, RFID and other surveillance tools.
• Lead incident response, investigation and root cause analysis for theft or security lapses.
• Manage third-party security agencies and guards deployed at plant.

Education

Graduate / Postgraduate

Job description

Associate Manager - Security

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

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

Experience Level Mid Level