Security Manager Poland
Description
About the role
As Security Manager Poland, you will be responsible for developing and leading the physical security agenda across CRH's operations in Poland. Working within a complex, multi-site industrial environment, you will play a key role in protecting our people, assets, facilities, and business operations through effective security governance, risk management, incident response, and crisis preparedness.
This position provides an opportunity to shape and harmonize security standards across a nationwide network of production plants, quarries, terminals, laboratories, and offices. You will partner closely with business leaders and site management teams to identify and mitigate security risks, strengthen resilience, and ensure a consistent approach to physical security across the organization.
As a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, you will lead security audits and investigations, oversee critical security systems, coordinate incident response activities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that support CRH Poland's commitment to safety, operational excellence, and business continuity.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the physical security strategy, standards, and governance framework across CRH operations in Poland.
- Conduct security risk assessments, site audits, and vulnerability reviews to identify and mitigate risks to people, assets, facilities, and business operations.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve physical security policies, procedures, and best practices across multiple locations.
- Oversee the effectiveness of security systems including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, and visitor management solutions.
- Lead and coordinate responses to security incidents, including theft, vandalism, fraud, unauthorized access, and other security breaches.
- Conduct or support investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action plans to prevent recurrence of incidents.
- Partner with plant, operational, and functional leaders to ensure security risks are appropriately assessed and managed.
- Support business continuity, emergency response, and crisis management planning, including drills, exercises, and incident preparedness activities.
- Monitor emerging threats, security trends, and regulatory requirements, ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are implemented.
- Manage relationships with external security providers, consultants, and contractors, ensuring high service standards and cost-effective solutions.
- Develop and deliver security awareness and training programs to strengthen security culture across the organization.
- Lead security-related projects and capital investments, including security technology upgrades and standardization initiatives.
- Track, analyze, and report security KPIs, incidents, risks, and improvement opportunities to senior management.
- Act as the primary subject matter expert for physical security within CRH Poland and represent the organization in interactions with external stakeholders and authorities where required.
Requirements
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Security Management, Risk Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Law, Criminology, or a related field.
- Professional security certifications (e.g., CPP, PSP, PCI, CSMP, or equivalent) would be an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in Corporate Security, Physical Security, Risk Management, Loss Prevention, or a related discipline.
- Experience within a manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure, logistics, energy, or other multi-site operational environment.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing security programs across geographically dispersed locations.
- Experience conducting investigations, security audits, and security risk assessments.
- Experience managing security vendors, guarding services, and external contractors.
- Exposure to crisis management, emergency response, and business continuity programs.
- Experience working within an international matrix organization would be considered an asset.
Technical Knowledge
- Strong understanding of physical security principles, standards, and best practices.
- Knowledge of CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, visitor management, and other security technologies.
- Experience in threat assessment, risk management, and incident investigation methodologies.
- Ability to analyze security data, identify trends, and develop effective mitigation plans.
- Familiarity with security-related regulations, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multi-site environment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively under pressure.
- High level of integrity, professional judgment, and discretion.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented mindset.
Languages
- Fluent Polish and professional English, both written and spoken.