Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as SME and advisor to business group and site leadership on all physical security and resilience matters.
• Facilitates site security risk assessment process to identify vulnerabilities, recommend preventive measures, and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.
• Develops site and business group security plans and ensures implementation of security and resilience management objectives.
• Oversees day-to-day security operations and services at sites across the business group.
• Ensures the application of risk- and threat-based security mitigations and control measures aligned to facility changes and production process changes.
• Implements viable incident and crisis response frameworks, enabling the business to minimize disruptive events and their impacts.
• Oversees security incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Develops and delivers training programs to foster a culture of security risk awareness and strengthen workforce resilience.
• Manages/oversees vendor relationships and performance 
• Builds and sustains strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure a business-aligned, integrated approach to security.

Additional Accountabilities:

• Shapes and drives maturity of Coherent core security programs and services, including establishment and implementation of global frameworks for security risk management and continuous improvement.
• Takes ownership and accountability to deliver global projects as assigned by VP Corporate Security.
• Contributes to, and delivers against, the global Corporate Security masterplan framework.
• As needed, may provide ad hoc security advisory or operational support to Coherent business units globally.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree. Relevant professional certifications desirable (i.e. ASIS CPP, advanced security management certificate, etc.).
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in a corporate security management role or related role, preferably with experience at a multi-site, global manufacturer.
• Previous exposure to a broad spectrum of security domains including security risk assessment and auditing, manufacturing site security operations, personnel security, supply chain security, crisis management, business continuity, etc. 
• Demonstrated experience in leading/managing transformation initiatives, managing programs/projects, and utilizing operational excellence/continuous improvement methodologies to drive measurable results.
• Vendor and budget management experience.
• Familiarity with CTPAT, CFATS, ICS, and TAPA desirable.

Skills:

• Unwavering personal integrity and exceptional judgment. Acts as role model and champion of the Coherent values of Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Enthusiasm.
• Entrepreneurial style—eager to create and build new capabilities and seek opportunities to embed security control measures and processes into existing business activities. 
• Skilled at delivering impactful training and communication, ensuring clarity and engagement. Builds stakeholder consensus and earns confidence and trust at all levels and across diverse teams.
• Able to remain calm under pressure and ambiguity.
• Experience and comfort working in international and cross-cultural environments.
• Strong skills in drafting, reviewing, and updating standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Stays current on industry trends, emerging threats, and innovative security solutions to continuously enhance Coherent’s security posture.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily on-site. 
• Primarily office-based with some exposure to production floor(s), warehousing operations, building mechanical areas, etc. 
• Available to attend early or late meetings to accommodate our global teams. This role provides support to production facilities operating 24/7.
• On-call responsibilities to provide response to security matters during non-working hours.
• 20% domestic/international travel; able to travel on short notice. 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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