Security Guard Supervisor

### Description *Position at Pilgrim's* **Security Guard Lead** At Pilgrim’s, *Safety Is A Condition*, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. The Security Guard Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all security operations for the facility, ensuring a safe and secure environment for employees, visitors, contractors, and company assets. This position manages facility access control, perimeter security, security personnel, and transportation-related security processes. The Security Guard Supervisor provides leadership, training, scheduling, and performance management for the security team while maintaining effective communication with internal departments and external service providers. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** **Security Operations** - Manage and maintain a secure entrance and perimeter for the facility. - Monitor security operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. - Ensure proper access control for employees, visitors, contractors, and transportation personnel. - Maintain accurate logs for inbound and outbound truck traffic. - Monitor and document facility activities, security incidents, and unusual occurrences. - Respond appropriately to security concerns, emergencies, and operational issues. **Leadership and Staff Management** - Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate Security Guard personnel. - Learn and maintain working knowledge of all positions within the security department. - Ensure completion, accuracy, and timely submission of reports prepared by security staff. - Implement corrective action and disciplinary procedures when necessary, in accordance with company policies. - Resolve employee conflicts and workplace issues promptly, objectively, and professionally. - Promote a positive, team-oriented work environment. **Administrative and Operational Support** - Complete daily, weekly, and other required reports. - Work within the Order Management System (OMS) and Shop Floor systems. - Coordinate activities with Plant Shipping, Shag Service, and Traffic departments. - Work closely with the Traffic Department to coordinate shipping dates, times, and destination locations. - Maintain effective communication with internal departments and external service providers. - Attend scheduled meetings and provide updates regarding security operations. - Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. **Required Qualifications** - High School Diploma or GED equivalent. - Strong computer and 10-key skills. - Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. - Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to handle conflict professionally and effectively. - Strong leadership and people management skills. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Reliable attendance record. - Ability to successfully pass a background check. **Preferred Qualifications** - Previous security-related experience preferred. - Previous supervisory or management experience preferred. - Experience working in manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or distribution environments preferred. - Multilingual communication skills preferred. - Experience with transportation, shipping, traffic coordination, or access control systems is a plus. **Physical Requirements** - Ability to walk, run, stand, and sit for extended periods. - Ability to patrol facility grounds and respond quickly to security-related incidents. - Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. - Ability to climb stairs and navigate varying terrain. - Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. - Ability to operate security vehicles and equipment as r…