SSA Regional Security Manager at Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc – Lagos

Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc is recruiting an SSA Regional Security Manager in Lagos to direct security risk management for people, facilities, fleet and operations across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Regional security responsibilities

• Develop regional security plans, risk assessments, site surveys, threat analysis and practical safeguards aligned with local operating conditions.
• Review security at manufacturing plants, warehouses and offices, including guarding, perimeter protection, access control, CCTV, alarms and emergency arrangements.
• Visit sites on a risk basis, document gaps and work with local leaders to close corrective actions.
• Advise employees, visitors and teams on workplace safety, loss prevention, incident reporting and operational security.
• Oversee fleet tracking and journey-management processes, identifying failed devices, missing vehicle feeds and exceptions while handling location data responsibly.
• Manage contract guarding and other security vendors, standards, procurement support, audits and service performance.
• Coordinate physical security system requirements and maintenance with site, supply-chain and IT teams.
• Monitor threats, coordinate incidents and investigations, identify root causes and recommend improvements to security and business continuity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant professional experience in corporate security or security management.
• Demonstrated regional security experience across multiple African countries or dispersed operations.
• Typically at least five years’ progressive security management experience, including multi-site risk assessments, incident response and providers.
• Security experience in manufacturing, FMCG, supply chain, warehousing or geographically dispersed industry is strongly preferred.
• Practical knowledge of physical security, fleet security, guarding, incident and crisis management, and emergency preparedness.
• Professional security credentials such as CPP, PSP, PCI or CFE, or membership of a recognised security body, are an advantage.
• Clear analysis, reporting, stakeholder communication and supplier-management skills.