We are looking for an experienced Head Security & Loss Prevention to lead and strengthen security operations across a large manufacturing network of around 30 plants and multiple company locations across India, primarily in North India.
The role requires a strong Security Leadership qualified with extensive experience in managing industrial security, risk management, security systems, investigations, and compliance across multiple manufacturing locations.
This is a pure Security Leadership role and does not involve Administration, Facilities Management, HR, or Industrial Relations responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Pan-India Industrial Security Management
- Lead security operations across multiple manufacturing plants, warehouses, and corporate locations.
- Develop and implement a robust security framework covering all locations.
- Ensure effective deployment and management of security personnel through internal teams and security agencies.
- Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments across plants.
2. Security Strategy & Risk Management
- Develop security policies, SOPs, and preventive measures to safeguard company assets, manpower, and infrastructure.
- Identify potential security risks and implement mitigation plans.
- Establish systems for loss prevention, theft control, and incident management.
- Drive continuous improvement in security standards across all locations.
3. Security Agency & Vendor Management
- Manage and monitor outsourced security agencies across multiple locations.
- Evaluate security service providers and ensure adherence to agreed SLAs.
- Optimize security manpower deployment while maintaining high security standards.
- Ensure proper training, discipline, and effectiveness of security personnel.
4. Investigation & Incident Management
- Lead investigations related to:
- Theft and pilferage
- Asset loss
- Misconduct-related security issues
- Unauthorized access
- Security violations
- Establish preventive controls to minimize recurring incidents.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external authorities whenever required.
5. Plant Security Systems & Technology
- Drive implementation of modern security systems including:
- CCTV surveillance
- Access control systems
- Visitor management systems
- Perimeter security
- Electronic security solutions
- Ensure effective monitoring and utilization of security technology across locations.
6. Compliance & Security Governance
- Ensure compliance with statutory and organizational security requirements.
- Conduct periodic security audits and submit reports to senior management.
- Establish uniform security practices across all manufacturing locations.
- Work closely with Plant Heads and Business Leadership for maintaining security discipline.
Candidate Profile
Essential Experience
- 18–25 years of experience in Industrial Security Management.
- Must have handled security operations for large manufacturing organizations with multiple plants.
- Strong preference for candidates from Tier 1 Automotive Component Manufacturing companies.
- Experience managing large-scale security operations across geographically distributed locations.
Preferred Background
- Candidates from:
- Automotive Components Manufacturing
- Engineering Manufacturing
- Heavy Engineering
- Large Industrial Manufacturing Groups
- Ex-Defence personnel with strong industrial security leadership experience may also be considered.
Desired Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of industrial security practices and risk management.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple plants and security teams.
- Strong investigation and problem-solving capabilities.
- Mature stakeholder management skills with Plant Heads and Senior Leadership.
- Willingness to travel extensively across India.
Personality Attributes
- Highly disciplined, alert, and proactive leader.
- Strong command presence with the ability to enforce security standards.
- Hands-on approach with strong execution capability.
- Capable of handling sensitive situations with maturity and confidentiality.
Strict Candidate Filters
Only Security & Loss Prevention background
Manufacturing industry experience mandatory
Multi-plant industrial security exposure required
Tier 1 Automotive Component companies preferred
Not Suitable:
Administration Heads
Facility Management professionals
HR / IR professionals
General Administration profiles handling security as an additional responsibility
Corporate Security profiles without manufacturing plant exposure
📌 Position: Head Security Loss Prevention (Delhi)
🏢 Symbiosis Management Consultants
📍 Delhi
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