Security Manager at UAC

UAC Foods Limited is a joint venture business between UACN PLC and Tiger Brands of South Africa operating in the food sector of the economy is a leading producer of snacks, beverages and ice cream. Our brands include Gala Sausage Roll, Funtime Coconut Chips, Groundnut chips and Cupcake, SWAN Natural Spring Water and Supreme Ice Cream.

As a result of the ongoing business expansion we are seeking to hire a Security Manager.to manage our 3 Factories in (Ojota, Oregun & Kerang/Jos)

Work Base Location is Ojota-Lagos.

Job Summary

To develop and implement strategies for security risk assessment and overall security management in line with best practice to ensure safety of lives and property and optimization of operations.

You will be accountable for

• Overseeing and coordinating security activities across the company business locations to ensure effective coverage and monitoring of activities.
• Providing Security support to UFL Employees, Facilities, Factories (Snacks, Dairies & SWAN) and General Operations; ensure effective and efficient patrol of the premises
• Developing procedures to ensure effective coverage of activities in the company on day-to-day basis to prevent loss and fraudulent acts to the business.
• Coordinating Security Operations to protect UAC Foods Assets and Operations.
• Identifying security initiatives and standards to enhance business performance in the company and communicate same to operatives.
• Managing and overseeing all operations and intelligence activities.
• Ensuring overall administration of the company security environment and present periodic report to the Management.
• Ensuring workplace violence awareness and prevention programs amongst team members during invocoms.
• Prioritizing security initiatives and develop emergency procedures and incident responses when need arises
• Maintaining relationships with local and state law enforcement and other related government agencies and investigate security breaches when need arises.
• Advising Management on need for disciplinary procedures and implementation.
• Developing risk management assessments to company.
• Ensuring compliance with local, state and federal guidelines regarding emergency and security.
• Conducting regular Security Surveys and Analysis to identify potential risks and threat, develop mitigating elements.
• Initiating and implementing Security Policies, Guidelines/Regulations and ensure compliance
• Keeping abreast of key developments in relevant security enhancement gadgets, programs and initiatives to ensure that UFL’s assets are adequately protected
• Maintaining relationship with the Government Agencies and other relevant bodies to enhance the security of UFL

  Requirements

  The ideal candidate will possess

• A Bachelor’s degree or HND in Social Sciences or Business Administration with NYSC Certificate
• 3- 5 years relevant experience in Security Management within an industrial environment, Food & Beverage Manufacturing Sector or other FMCG 
• Proficiency in security management & anti theft measures
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Be a good listener and pay attention to details
• Be a team leader, inspire others and work well with range of people within and outside the business
• Work well under pressure
• Possess a professional accreditation in any security related area