Description

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

General Description of the Role

The Manager, Security, Investigations, and Risk Management leads the enterprise security, investigations, brand protection and security risk management agenda for J. Wray & Nephew. The role protects company profitability and continuity by developing risk-based strategies, strengthening governance, overseeing investigations and ensuring the function operates with the professionalism, controls and capability required by the business.

Operating Context

J. Wray & Nephew operates a vertically integrated, multi-site manufacturing, warehousing, distribution and commercial environment. The security and loss prevention function must protect people, products, brands, physical assets, regulatory certifications and business continuity across Kingston, New Yarmouth, Appleton, JSAERE and off-premises warehouses, while partnering with Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Legal, Commercial, Quality, EHS, external security providers and law enforcement.

Mission - Objectives

To safeguard JWN people, products, assets, brands, certifications and profitability through proactive risk identification, effective security governance, timely investigations, strong partnerships and a culture of integrity, safety and compliance.

Performance Indicators - Criteria

• Product, asset and cash losses are contained within agreed limits and loss-related incidents trend downward.

• Security, investigations, AEO, Food Defense and related compliance requirements are effectively governed and audit-ready.

• Security improvement projects, risk mitigation actions and investigations are completed within agreed timelines, scope and budget.

• People leadership, communication, coaching and performance management across the function are consistently effective.

• Law enforcement, contractor, internal stakeholder and cross-functional partnerships deliver measurable protection of people, product and brand.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Risk Management and Governance

• Lead the enterprise security risk assessment process and ensure high-impact risks are prioritized using data, incident trends and stakeholder input.

• Lead the yearly insurance review process, own the relationship with the local insurance brokers (and global partners where necessary), manage the claim process as it relates to non-personnel related incidents, and suggest improvements to support an overall risk management framework for company assets.

• Develop mitigation strategies for threats affecting physical assets, people, products, intellectual property, supply chain integrity and business continuity.

• Estimate potential financial and operational consequences of key risks and align mitigation plans with asset owners.

• Own the security governance framework, policies, procedures, reporting cadence, control testing and continuous improvement roadmap.

• Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, EHS, Quality, Legal, HR and business leaders to embed loss prevention practices into day-to-day operations.

• Act as the BU representative for the business continuity plan, ensure the plan is kept up to date and actively manage the BU priorities when the incident response team is activated.

Security Strategy and Operational Oversight

• Set the strategic direction for physical security, operational controls, electronic security systems, guard force management and security technology.

• Oversee protection of all JWN locations, including manufacturing, distilleries, fields, warehouses, administrative offices, distribution areas and sponsored events.

• Ensure the Manager, Security maintains effective access control, CCTV, key control, perimeter protection, seal management, incident response and emergency security protocols.

• Monitor security contractor performance, service levels, cost effectiveness and compliance with site rules and company expectations.

• Advocate for technology-enabled monitoring, analytics and automation to reduce manual exposure and improve control effectiveness.

Investigations, Brand Protection and Incident Management

• Set investigation standards for theft, fraud, misconduct, procedure breaches, security breaches, counterfeit/illicit rum matters and other loss events.

• Ensure investigations are properly documented, evidence is preserved, root causes are identified and corrective actions are tracked to closure.

• Oversee partnerships with Police, Customs, Excise, Tax Administration, SIB (Special Investigation Branch) and other state agencies in relation to illicit/counterfeit rum trade and brand protection.

• Ensure incident learnings are translated into updated controls, training, policy reinforcement and risk mitigation plans.

Regulatory, Certification and Compliance Oversight

• Provide leadership oversight for AEO, Food Defense, Food Fraud, QHSE-related security controls, local regulatory requirements and relevant internal/external audits.

• Ensure site and supplier risk assessments, internal audits, contractor orientations and policy enforcement mechanisms are completed and documented.

• Maintain audit readiness and escalate certification risks to Finance, Supply Chain and relevant process owners.

• Lead the company’s emergency response as it relates to:

  • Disaster preparation
  • Guard activity
  • Contractor safety meetings
  • Joint Safety Committee
  • JCC

People, Performance and Budget Management

• Lead, coach and develop direct reports, ensuring objectives are cascaded, performance is reviewed and capability gaps are addressed.

• Build a communication rhythm that improves responsiveness, accountability and stakeholder confidence in the function.

• Own functional budget planning, cost tracking and business cases for security projects, security maintenance and CAPEX recommendations.

• Develop succession, capability and training plans for the function, including contract security personnel where applicable.

Authority

• Design and approve security risk management frameworks, standards and operating procedures within delegated authority.

• Approve investigation protocols, escalation criteria, reporting standards and corrective action tracking mechanisms.

• Recommend security technology, contractor, maintenance and CAPEX investments to protect assets and certifications.

• Escalate significant security, investigation, compliance and business continuity matters to the Senior Director, Finance and relevant executives.

Key Relationships

Internal: Senior Director, Finance; Supply Chain and Logistics Directors; EHS Director; Quality and Technical teams; Human Resources; Legal; Internal Audit; Commercial and Marketing; Site leaders and Heads of Department

External: Police, Defence Force, CTOC and other law enforcement agencies; Customs, Excise, Tax Administration and regulatory bodies; Security service providers and system contractors; Distributors, suppliers and logistics partners; Professional security bodies and consultants

Direct Supervision Given To

• Manager, Security

• Manager, Investigations

• Oversight of outsourced security resources and security system contractors through direct reports

Experience Required

• 8-10 years of rounded experience in corporate security, loss prevention, risk management, investigations, law enforcement, military or related field.

• 5 years in a leadership role managing teams, contractors and complex cross-functional security issues.

• Experience with manufacturing, supply chain, distribution, regulated environments, brand protection and security certifications is preferred.

Education / Professional Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Management Studies, Security Management, Risk Management, Engineering or related discipline.

• Professional certification such as CPP, PSP, PCI, CFE, enterprise risk management or equivalent is preferred.

• Training in investigations, evidence handling, emergency management, project management and QHSE/security compliance is an asset.

Competencies

Technical

• Enterprise risk management and control design

• Security technology including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, vehicle tracking and analytics

• Investigation governance, incident management and evidence handling

• AEO, Food Defense/Food Fraud, QHSE and regulatory security controls

• Budgeting, vendor management, reporting and project management

Professional / Functional

• Strategic planning and execution

• Stakeholder management and communication

• Root-cause analysis and problem solving

• Policy development and audit readiness

• Confidentiality, integrity and sound judgment

Managerial

• People leadership, coaching and performance management

• Decision-making under pressure

• Change leadership and process improvement

• Business partnering and influencing

• Performance orientation aligned with Campari values

Working Conditions

• On call as required to respond to emergency, security, investigation or business continuity situations.

• Frequent site visits across production plants, farms, warehouses, offices, distribution facilities and security checkpoints.

• May be exposed to heat, noise, dust, fumes, hazardous chemicals, debris, hostile situations and areas requiring PPE.

• May be required to work outside normal working hours, weekends or public holidays depending on business need.

Other

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and enterprise systems.

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and operate with high integrity.

• Must observe and promote all applicable QHSE, Food Safety, Fire Safety and Emergency Response requirements.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement. Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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