Employer: BASF
Location: Florham Park, NJ, US
Job ID: EN_US_1503235
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
Securing BASF – our people, our products, our properties, our proprietary information – from security risks such as internal and external crime, sabotage, espionage, and terrorism is the work we do in Corporate Security. We are risk managers but assess and mitigate risks through a unique lens to protect the Company and provide a safe environment to work in. We touch nearly every aspect of the business, at all levels; our norm is the atypical.
Do you have strong business acumen and experience analyzing the impact of risk on business strategies?
Are you action-oriented? Creative? A proven team player – yet able to work independently?
Have you the experience and confidence to apply real time critical thinking and effective decision making?
Do you have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively influence across all levels of the organization?If this sounds like you, then we want to get to know you… At BASF, We Create Chemistry - and have been doing so for 150 years. As the world's leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection to oil and gas. Further information on BASF is available on the internet at http://www.basf.com/ or in the Social Media Newsroom at newsroom.basf.com. Now this is where you come in… We are seeking exceptional candidates for a Regional Security Manager. The Regional Security Manager serves as the security function leader in a geographic area or business unit assigned. The RSM counsels and influences management teams within the area of responsibility on all security-related matters to protect employees, customers, communities and partners, to protect physical and financial assets, to safeguard intellectual property and to preserve our company's reputation and facilitate the continuity of operations. Responsibilities will include the following:
Assess risk and develop strategies to counter these risks through effective leadership and influence to get key stakeholder buy in.
Lead the implementation of security programs within area of responsibility through collaboration with business unit partners, direct reports or contract personnel.
Ensure implementation and compliance with the Responsible ® Care Security Code and other relevant regulations and policies.
Provide expertise in security matters to BASF facilities and operations, customers and other business partners or stakeholders.
Assist and guide site security representatives to ensure BASF receives efficient and effective contracted security services while being mindful of costs.
Implement and supervise supply chain security in compliance with Responsible Care Security Code, Maritime Transportation Security Act, Custom Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) and Department of Transportation requirements.
Conduct investigations; collect and analyze evidence, interview parties, and summarize conclusions and findings in comprehensive investigation reports.Where you’ll work: This position will be located in Florham Park NJ or at other key BASF site location. Does this sound like the right job for you? Yes? Then we would like to hear from you…Please click “apply” to get the process started. Our Talent Selection process flow:The resume review process will begin after the position is posted for 2 weeks and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates are selected based on the strength of a resume and of the requirements posted for the position.Selected candidates will be contacted via phone or email to be scheduled for interviews. On average, the recruitment process takes about 90 days from posting a position to extending an offer. Unfortunately, we cannot respond to every submission we receive. We appreciate your understanding in this regard.
Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent
Must have a bachelor’s degree or higher degree; degree in Criminal Justice, Business Administration or equivalent area of study is preferred.
Must have at least 5 years of experience working in a corporate setting in an internal security department and/or risk management governance environment.
Supervisory experience or qualifications are strongly preferred.
Expertise in a broad range of corporate security areas of concern to include risk assessment methodology, physical security, investigations, control of regulated products, etc., strongly preferred.
Effective working knowledge of US law, regulatory compliance as it applies to chemicals
Experience in development and implementation of security policies and procedures, preferred.
Working knowledge and experience in implementing an information protection program desired.
Communication and contacts within government, law enforcement and industry trade groups, preferred.
Able to work effectively with customers, suppliers and contractors to ensure effective security throughout the value chain.
Displays highest level of trust and integrity able to manage high-level, sensitive matters requiring sound judgement and discretion.
Excellent written and oral communications.
A proven team player, yet able to work independently; ability to complete projects.
Must be able to influence others and collaborate with all levels of the business.
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