Department Manager - Security & Safety at METRO/MAKRO

Karachi, Punjab, Pakistan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Security Management, Loss Prevention, Risk Assessment, Budget Management, Crisis Management, Surveillance Technologies, Access Control, Policy Development, Compliance, Stakeholder Communication, Emergency Response Planning, Personnel Supervision, Health and Safety Monitoring, Internal Control Systems, Law Enforcement Liaison, Training and Development

Industry

Wholesale

Description

Company Description METRO opened its first cash & carry wholesale center in Pakistan in 2007 & expanded to 5 wholesale centers in a short span of 18 months. In July 2012 METRO and Makro-Habib combined their wholesale business in Pakistan marking the beginning of a long-term partnership to the mutual benefit of both companies. The merger allowed METRO and Makro-Habib to combine resources and gain the financial strength to lead and grow in a challenging environment and to gain synergies targeted to generate value for our customers and suppliers alike. Today the company is operating 10 wholesale centers in Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Islamabad & Faisalabad. METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited is part of METRO GROUP’s sales division METRO Cash & Carry, the international leader in self-service wholesale. The company operates more than 750 stores in 25 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa and has a workforce of over 107,000 employees. Sales in 2016/17 were approximately 37 billion Euro. Job Description Implement organization security policies and procedures Monitor internal control systems to ensure that appropriate security clearance is maintained within the organization Develop and implement local security programs and procedures consistent with corporate standards and country-specific legal requirements necessary to safeguard the company Manage and ensure continuous improvement of all security measures against shoplifting, theft, burglary, pilferage, robbery, fraud, and any other site-specific criminal actions Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local police and law enforcement agencies Develop and accomplish agreed security business plans annually Lead and oversee the deployment of all processes and systems to mitigate security risks to the company Enforce compliance with all corporate security rules, standards, guidelines, and governmental regulations Address inquiries and resolve related security concerns in a timely manner Monitor health and safety procedures within the store and ensure adherence to all protocols Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all security operations Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, escalate, and resolve specific security and safety issues Conduct training and development programs for security personnel on updated protocols, procedures, and best practices Manage security department budget and allocate resources efficiently to optimize operational effectiveness Develop and execute emergency response plans and coordinate crisis management procedures Qualifications **Required Qualifications: ** Minimum 6+ years of progressive experience in security management, loss prevention, or related field Proven experience managing security operations and personnel in a retail or corporate environment Strong knowledge of security systems, access control, and surveillance technologies Demonstrated expertise in developing and implementing security policies and procedures Excellent understanding of local, state, and federal security regulations and compliance requirements Proficiency in budget management and resource allocation Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to lead, train, and supervise security personnel effectively Experience conducting security risk assessments and developing mitigation strategies

Responsibilities

Implement and manage organizational security policies and procedures to safeguard company assets against theft, fraud, and criminal actions. Oversee health and safety protocols, manage the security budget, and maintain relationships with law enforcement agencies.