Director, Corporate Security

Freshpet; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Freshpet, a leading pet-food company, seeks a Director of Corporate Security to lead protection of people, facilities, assets, and business continuity. The role requires strategic judgment and practical execution to translate risks into clear priorities and safeguards across the organization.

Working with leaders across functions, you will build a security program aligned with Freshpet’s growth and values, establish policies, oversee physical security programs, and cultivate a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, risk management, business administration, criminal justice, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in security, enterprise risk management, crisis management, or related fields, including leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated success building or improving security and enterprise risk programs.
• Experience leading threat assessments, sensitive investigations, crisis exercises, and business continuity planning.
• Experience supporting a business with multiple locations, preferably in manufacturing, food production, consumer products, regulated industries, or distribution (preferred).
• Travel up to 40%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a holistic corporate security strategy across Freshpet’s Kitchens, offices, distribution facilities, and other company locations.
• Reporting to the CAO build and maintain relationships with all quarters of the company to facilitate a culture of security and brand protection.
• Establish consistent security policies and minimum standards, with mitigation and protection strategies tailored to each location’s risks and operating needs.
• Oversee and/or collaborate on the management of physical security programs, systems, and security service providers.
• Lead workplace violence prevention and threat assessment programs in partnership with Human Resources, Legal, and site leadership.
• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and site leaders to align security procedures with employee safety and emergency response programs.
• In partnership with the local teams, build and maintain trusted relationships with local stakeholders and partners, including local law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, emergency management agencies, and municipal leaders.
• Work closely with site leadership to establish clear contacts, communication channels, and response protocols with local public safety agencies.
• Develop relationships with neighboring businesses, property owners, and community organizations to identify shared security concerns and coordinate practical solutions.
• Participate in local public safety forums, business associations, and information-sharing networks to stay informed about threats and conditions affecting employees or operations.
• Support business continuity planning with business owners, identifying critical activities, dependencies, recovery priorities, and contingency arrangements.
• Lead or support investigations involving security threats, theft, unauthorized access, property loss, and other security matters, in coordination with Human Resources and Legal.
• Partner with Communications, Legal, Human Resources, and Commercial leaders to assess threats that could affect employee confidence, consumer trust, or Freshpet’s reputation.
• Establish protocols for escalating credible threats, impersonation, targeted harassment, or disclosure of sensitive information through public and digital channels.
• Sound judgment, maintains composure under pressure, communicates clearly, and acts with integrity.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis leadership

Clear communication

Integrity

Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in security management / related field

Job description

Who We Are

At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH!

What You Will Do

The Director, Corporate Security will lead Freshpet’s approach to protecting our people, facilities, assets, and business continuity while strengthening how we identify, assess, and manage risk across the company.

This leader will develop a corporate security program that supports Freshpet’s growth, operating priorities, and purpose to nourish pets, people, and planet. The role requires strategic judgment and practical execution, with the ability to translate complex risks into clear priorities, effective safeguards, and coordinated action.

Working closely with business and functional leaders, the Director will build shared accountability for risk management and a culture of preparedness that reflects Freshpet’s people-centered values.

How You Will Make an Impact

Employee, Brand and Corporate Security

• Develop and implement a holistic corporate security strategy across Freshpet’s Kitchens, offices, distribution facilities, and other company locations.


• Reporting to the CAO build and maintain relationships with all quarters of the company to facilitate a culture of security and brand protection.


• Establish consistent security policies and minimum standards, with mitigation and protection strategies tailored to each location’s risks and operating needs.


• Oversee and/or collaborate on the management of physical security programs, systems, and security service providers.


• Lead workplace violence prevention and threat assessment programs in partnership with Human Resources, Legal, and site leadership.


• Partner with Environmental Health and Safety and site leaders to align security procedures with employee safety and emergency response programs.

Community Partnerships and Site Security Relationships

• In partnership with the local teams, build and maintain trusted relationships with local stakeholders and partners, including; local law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, emergency management agencies, and municipal leaders in the communities where Freshpet operates.


• Work closely with site leadership to establish clear contacts, communication channels, and response protocols with local public safety agencies.


• Develop relationships with neighboring businesses, property owners, and community organizations to identify shared security concerns and coordinate practical solutions.


• Participate in local public safety forums, business associations, and relevant information-sharing networks to stay informed about emerging threats and community conditions that may affect employees or operations.

Crisis Management and Business Continuity

• Support business continuity planning with business owners, identifying critical activities, dependencies, recovery priorities, and contingency arrangements.


• Lead or support investigations involving security threats, theft, unauthorized access, property loss, and other security matters, in coordination with Human Resources and Legal.

Brand and Reputational Risk

• Partner with Communications, Legal, Human Resources, and Commercial leaders to assess threats that could affect employee confidence, consumer trust, or Freshpet’s reputation.


• Establish protocols for escalating credible threats, impersonation, targeted harassment, or disclosure of sensitive information through public and digital channels.

What You Will Bring

Leadership Capabilities

• Sound judgment: Makes balanced decisions that protect people and the business while supporting effective operations.


• Crisis leadership: Remains composed, establishes priorities, and coordinates decisive action under pressure.


• Clear communication: Explains complex or sensitive issues in practical terms and makes actionable recommendations.


• Integrity: Handles confidential matters with care, objectivity, and respect. Treats all counter parts with dignity, discretion and understanding.

At Freshpet we truly value our culture and strive for a workplace where all voices are heard regardless of professional background or job role. The successful candidate will be at ease in both the board room and on the plant floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in security management, risk management, business administration, criminal justice, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.


• 10+ years of progressive experience in security, enterprise risk management, crisis management, or related fields, including leadership responsibility.


• Demonstrated success building or improving security and enterprise risk programs.


• Experience leading threat assessments, sensitive investigations, crisis exercises, and business continuity planning.

• Experience supporting a business with multiple locations, preferably in manufacturing, food production, consumer products, regulated industries, or distribution (preferred).


• Travel up to 40%

What We Offer

The range for this position is: $170,000 - $210,000

• medical, dental and vision insurance


• basic and optional life insurance


• short- and long-term disability protection


• flexible spending accounts


• a 401(k) plan with company match


• paid parental leave


• pet insurance


• tuition assistance


• a generous PTO plan


• and so much more!

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

Disclaimers

The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions.

Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.