Security Operations Lead, Americas

Adient US LLC; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient US LLC seeks an experienced Security leader to safeguard global operations, with focus on the Americas, including threat monitoring, incident response, physical security, and executive protection. You will guide 24/7 security operations, oversee vendor performance, and support business continuity from Plymouth CTU and beyond.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in security-related field, 10–12 years in large multi-site organizations, and 5+ years leading security teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security management or related field.
• 10-12 years progressive security/facilities experience in large, multi-site global organization.
• 5+ years leadership experience in security, safety, or facilities operations.
• Experience in corporate security, investigations, threat intelligence, physical security, and crisis management.
• Contract security vendor management experience.
• Strong investigative, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to respond effectively in 24/7 operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 on-call security operations and incident response for workplace threats.
• Coordinate third-party security resources and lead threat assessments.
• Monitor global threat intelligence and report findings to leadership.
• Oversee physical security at corporate and manufacturing sites.
• Manage Central Badge Services across North America and select locations.
• Arrange secure travel for employees in high-risk regions.
• Oversee vendor performance and ensure contract security standards.
• Serve as Medical First Responder and support crisis management.
• Supervise security at Plymouth, MI CTU facility, including training.

Skills

Leadership experience

Security management

Threat intelligence

Crisis management

Contract security management

Travel security

Incident response

Security operations

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in security management or related field

Tools

CCTV systems

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides strategic and operational security support across Adient's global operations, with primary focus on the Americas. Oversees threat monitoring, incident response, physical security, contract security management, and executive protection. Serves as 24/7 security escalation point for incidents impacting employees, facilities, assets, or business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Operations & Incident Response: Provide 24/7 on-call support for workplace violence, theft, fraud, security breaches, and threats. Coordinate third-party security resources and lead threat assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Threat Intelligence & Risk Monitoring: Monitor global intelligence sources (International SOS, OSAC) to identify risks affecting operations. Provide timely intelligence reporting and recommendations to leadership.
• Physical Security Management: Coordinate security assessments for corporate and manufacturing sites. Oversee security technology systems including CCTV at Adient CTU facility.
• Central Badge Services (CBS): Provide 24/7 support for after-hours CBS operations across North American and select international locations.
• Travel Security & Executive Protection: Manage secure transportation for employees in high-risk regions (Mexico, Brazil, South Africa). Conduct travel risk assessments and coordinate with vendors.
• Contract Security Management: Manage vendor relationships and service delivery. Evaluate performance and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Site Security Supervision: Oversee contract security at Plymouth, Michigan CTU facility, including personnel administration, training, and performance.
• Emergency Response: Serve as Medical First Responder at CTU facility. Support crisis management and business continuity initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, industrial safety, facilities management, or related field
• 10-12 years progressive security/facilities experience in large, multi-site global organization
• 5+ years leadership experience in security, safety, or facilities operations
• Previous law enforcement experience a plus
• Experience in corporate security, investigations, threat intelligence, physical security, and crisis management
• Proven track record developing workplace violence prevention strategies and security risk assessments
• Contract security vendor management experience
• Strong investigative, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to respond effectively in 24/7 operational environment

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI