Plant Security Manager at Kaiser Aluminum in Newburgh, IN

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick has been on the path of innovation, embracing the latest technologies for almost 60 years! We have revolutionized the industry and lead the way in the development of sustainable aluminum products the you use every day for food and drinks. Our people are the bedrock for our operations. Along with their dedication to excellence and integrity, our people are drivers of continuous improvement who build on new ideas while flourishing within our growing business. We provide opportunities for you to think outside the box and bring creative and progressive solutions to our operations. Our passion for inclusion, diversity and equity is a value at the core of our organization and people. Are you ready to start your journey with us and be the future of Kaiser Warrick Aluminum? Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are seeking an experienced and driven Plant Security Manager to lead all aspects of physical security at one of the company’s premier aluminum rolling and manufacturing sites. This role is critical to safeguarding personnel, assets, and critical infrastructure while ensuring full compliance with applicable regulatory standards.

The Plant Security Manager will report directly to the Director of Safety, Health, and Risk Management, maintain close alignment with senior leadership, and actively partner with the on-site security team to drive execution, accountability, and continuous improvement across the security program.

What’s in it for you!

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!

Industry leading compensation program.

• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.
• First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.
• Relocation assistance for new team members.

What you will work on:

Physical Security & Site Protection

• Design, implement, and continuously improve comprehensive physical security programs for the Warrick Operations campus, including perimeter security, guard force management, and patrol protocols.
• Conduct regular security risk assessments and vulnerability analyses; develop and execute corrective action plans to address identified gaps.
• Oversee the protection of critical infrastructure, production equipment, raw materials, finished goods, and employee safety assets.
• Manage incident response protocols, investigate security breaches, and coordinate emergency response activities in collaboration with plant leadership.

Security Access Control Systems

• Administer and maintain enterprise-level electronic access control systems (ACS), CCTV/video surveillance infrastructure, alarm monitoring platforms, and visitor management systems.
• Develop and enforce access credentialing policies for employees, contractors, and visitors; conduct periodic access rights audits to ensure adherence to least-privilege principles.
• Partner with IT and facilities teams to evaluate, procure, and implement upgrades to security technologies, ensuring systems remain current and effective.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation of all access control records, security system configurations, and incident logs.

Government & Regulatory Liaison

• Serve as the primary point of contact and liaison between Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations and local (Warrick County Sheriff, Newburgh PD), state (Indiana State Police), and federal (DHS, FBI, ATF) law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Manage compliance with all applicable federal security regulations, including CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards), and other industry-specific mandates.
• Participate in Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) meetings, InfraGard, and relevant industry security working groups as the plant representative.
• Coordinate with government agencies during audits, inspections, or emergency situations; prepare and submit required regulatory reports and documentation.

Personnel Supervision & Development

• Directly supervise a Security Analyst, providing day-to-day direction, performance management, coaching, and professional development support.
• Develop and deliver security awareness training programs for plant employees, contractors, and new hires.
• Manage contracted security guard services, including vendor oversight, performance evaluation, and post orders development.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Security Management, Homeland Security, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive physical security experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or critical infrastructure environment.
• Demonstrated expertise with electronic access control systems, IP-based video surveillance, and integrated security platforms (e.g., Lenel, Software House, Genetec, Milestone).
• Proven track record of collaboration with local, state, and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Working knowledge of CFATS, NERC CIP, or related federal security regulatory frameworks.
• Professional certification such as CPP (Certified Protection Professional), PSP (Physical Security Professional), or equivalent strongly preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered based on job-related qualifications and abilities. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing an inclusive culture.

Kaiser Aluminum encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Kaiser is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.