Brand Protection and Security Manager

Flextronics - The Flex Company; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Job summary

Flex is seeking a seasoned Security Manager based in Penang to lead and guide security programs across sites. You will assess risks, maintain continuity, and safeguard personnel and assets while aligning with corporate and regulatory standards.

You will drive investigations, partner with Legal and HR, and manage security budgets and provider relationships. The role requires 9+ years in corporate security or related areas, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with extensive security experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills are required.
• Expert knowledge of security systems, processes, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage comprehensive security programs for facilities.
• Perform risk assessments, threat monitoring, and incident investigations.
• Coordinate with Legal, HR, and site management on due diligence and policy.
• Lead budget planning and vendor management for security services.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and security partners to ensure safety and resilience.

Skills

Security management

Risk assessment

Incident response

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Security systems software

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

The “Security Manager” will be based in Perai, Penang. In this role, you will be managing and guiding the implementation of activities related to the efficient management of safety and security programs, including assessing and mitigating risks, maintaining continuity and resilience of operations, and safeguarding of personnel, Flex and customer assets, all while ensuring these meet company and government standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

Development and execution of security programs including physical security, asset control, supply chain security, travel security, executive protection, information security and hold up to site management and business units. Management of security programs for assigned sites, perform and publish threat and vulnerability assessments, physical security surveys and designs, personal protection awareness and travel briefings, periodic threat advisories, route and destination surveys, and protective service assessment and operations. Identify, develop, implement, and maintain security processes, practices and policies at sites to eliminate risks, attend incidents, and limit exposure and liability in all areas of information, financial, physical, personal, and reputation risk. Perform investigations involving allegations falling within Corporate Security's management including burglary, theft, in-transit shortages, crimes against persons and property, and business abuse. Partner with Legal and Human Resources department to assist with due diligence investigations, as needed. Manages fraud, waste and abuse reporting and information reward program. Builds strong partnerships across site and regional teams with customer security service providers, site management and law enforcement, including search risk, benchmark standards and uncontrollable complexities to provide ethical and innovative solutions In charge of criminal intelligence collection and research. Site crisis management team through resiliency programs and clearing communicating policies and requirements to site management and employees. Administers counter-terrorism and counter-espionage programs. Assists Flex’s marketing efforts by establishing protection and risk plan for customer visits and conducting site visits with customers and their security representatives. Guides the activities of contract site security officers and other contracted security providers. Influences and maintains metrics and awareness programs. Prepare and manage site security budget and forecasting.

Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and training. Typically requires 9+ years of progressively responsible positions within corporate security or related area. Demonstrates overall strong communication skills, as well as customer (external and internal) relationship skills. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the specific discipline and manufacturing operations business. Knowledge of Flex business a plus. Demonstrates detailed expertise in very complex functional/ technical area or broad breadth of knowledge in multiple areas; understands the strategic impact of the function across sites. Requires thorough knowledge of related security systems and software. Demonstrates expert knowledge of the function and a thorough understanding of Flex and related business.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits
• dental
• vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus

KJ19 Job Category Legal Required Skills: Optional Skills:

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Through the collective strength of ~150,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary!

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