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Job Description Summary

The Site Security & Compliance Leader is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement of personnel, assets, and operations at the manufacturing site. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining security and compliance policies, procedures, and systems, while also driving improvement initiatives and managing budgets to optimize site performance. The leader will collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a secure, safe, compliant, and efficient working environment.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

**Site Security Management** :

+ Develop and implement site-specific security plans aligned with corporate policies and local regulations.

+ Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and recommend corrective actions.

**Access Control** :

+ Oversee access control systems and ensure proper authorization protocols are in place.

+ Manage visitor and contractor access to the site.

**Emergency Preparedness** :

+ Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including fire, natural disasters, and security incidents.

+ Conduct regular drills and training sessions for employees.

**Incident Management** :

+ Investigate security breaches, thefts, and other incidents, and provide detailed reports to management.

+ Collaborate with local law enforcement and emergency services as needed.

**Compliance Leadership** :

+ **Ensure Regulatory Compliance** : Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, including ITAR, CUI, export control, environmental, health, and safety standards.

+ **Policy Development** : Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures to meet local, national, and international standards.

+ **Audits and Reporting** : Lead internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Prepare and submit compliance reports to corporate and regulatory agencies.

+ **Training and Awareness** : Conduct regular compliance training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.

+ **Risk Mitigation** : Identify compliance risks and implement proactive measures to address gaps and ensure adherence to standards.

**Budget Management** :

+ **Budget Planning** : Develop and manage the annual security and compliance budget, ensuring alignment with site and corporate goals.

+ **Cost Optimization** : Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining high standards of security and compliance.

+ **Tracking and Reporting** : Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates to site leadership.

**Improvement Action Plans** :

+ **Continuous Improvement** : Lead initiatives to improve security, compliance, and operational efficiency at the site.

+ **Action Plan Development** : Identify areas for improvement, develop actionable plans, and prioritize implementation.

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration** : Work with site leadership and teams to execute improvement plans and track progress.

+ **Metrics and Reporting** : Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of improvement initiatives and report results to stakeholders.

**Team Leadership** :

+ Lead and manage the site security, compliance, and improvement team, including hiring, training, and performance management.

+ Foster a culture of safety, security, compliance, and continuous improvement among employees.

**Technology and Systems** :

+ Evaluate and implement security, compliance, and improvement technologies, such as surveillance systems, alarms, access control systems, and compliance tracking tools.

+ Monitor and maintain security and compliance systems to ensure optimal performance.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree accredited college or university in Security Management, Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Environmental Science, or related field.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience in security, compliance, and improvement management, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Security Clearance Requirement** **: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.** **Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship** **and the ability to pass a background investigation. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Characteristics:

**Skills** :

+ Strong leadership and team management skills.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Proficiency in security systems, compliance tools, and improvement methodologies.

+ Ability to analyze risks, develop effective mitigation strategies, and drive continuous improvement.

+ Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn​

+ Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively​

+ Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed ​

+ Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative​

+ Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker

**Certifications** :

+ Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

**Key Competencies** :

+ **Problem-Solving** : Ability to identify security, compliance, and operational risks and implement effective solutions.

+ **Attention to Detail** : Ensure all security, compliance, and improvement measures are accurate and meet regulatory standards.

+ **Collaboration** : Work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

+ **Integrity** : Uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.

+ **Strategic Thinking** : Develop and execute long-term plans for security, compliance, and operational improvement.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness. ​

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

_This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))._

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

**Relocation Assistance Provided:** Yes

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.