Chief Security Officer (CSO) / Deputy General Manager (DGM)

Sonalika Tractors; Hoshiarpur; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonalika Tractors in Punjab, India, is seeking an experienced Chief Security Officer (CSO) / DGM - Security to lead and execute comprehensive security programs across its Hoshiarpur facilities.

The role requires 15+ years in corporate security, preference for a military background, and certifications such as CPP or CISSP. You''ll oversee physical security, information security collaboration, risk management, investigations, and vendor oversight while ensuring QMS/EMS compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduation in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive corporate security management experience.
• Military or uniformed service background highly preferred.
• CPP or CISSP certifications strongly desirable.
• Proven expertise in physical security tech, risk management frameworks, loss prevention, and crisis response.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an enterprise security roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Direct perimeter security, access control, surveillance, and security personnel.
• Identify and mitigate operational, physical, and situational security risks.
• Partner with supply chain to secure material handling and delivery.
• Formulate emergency response plans, business continuity measures, and drills.
• Collaborate with IT to protect sensitive manufacturing data and IP.
• Lead investigations and liaise with local law enforcement as required.
• Oversee third-party vendors and ensure compliance with QMS/EMS standards.
• Manage budget, manpower, and security infrastructure upgrades.

Skills

Strategic security leadership

Physical security

Risk management

Crisis response

Loss prevention

Supply chain security

Education

Security Management

Criminal Justice

Business Administration

Tools

Perimeter security systems

Access control systems

Surveillance networks

Security technologies

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Security Officer (CSO) / DGM - Security to lead, develop, and execute comprehensive security programs across our primary manufacturing facilities in Hoshiarpur.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for safeguarding company personnel, physical assets, supply chains, intellectual property, and operations while maintaining compliance with QMS, EMS, and regulatory standards.

Role & responsibilities

• Strategic Security Leadership: Develop and execute an enterprise security roadmap aligned with organizational business objectives and operational goals.
• Physical & Operations Security: Direct the design, deployment, and oversight of perimeter security, access control systems, surveillance networks, and security personnel.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify, evaluate, and prioritize operational, physical, and situational security risks specific to a large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Supply Chain & Loss Prevention: Partner with supply chain and logistics teams to secure raw material handling, transit routes, and finished product delivery.
• Crisis Management & Emergency Preparedness: Formulate and test emergency response plans, business continuity measures, and regular crisis response drills.
• Information Security Support: Collaborate with internal IT teams to protect sensitive manufacturing data, designs, and proprietary IP.
• Investigations & Asset Protection: Lead investigations into security incidents, theft, policy violations, or breaches, maintaining direct liaison with local law enforcement agencies as required.
• Vendor & Compliance Oversight: Manage third-party security vendors, external contractors, and ensure full compliance with internal QMS/EMS protocols and legal/regulatory standards.
• Budget & Resource Management: Oversee security allocations, manpower management, infrastructure procurement, and technology upgrades.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education: Graduation in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a related field are preferable.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in corporate security management, ideally within manufacturing, industrial, or automotive sectors.
• Military / Uniformed Service Background: Prior service in Indian Armed Forces, Paramilitary, or Official Security Services is highly preferred.
• Certifications: Professional credentials such as Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or CISSP are strongl[y] desirable.
• Core Competencies: Proven expertise in physical security tech, risk management frameworks, loss prevention, crisis response? etc