National Air Logistics Operations Security Manager at Kuehne + Nagel

How you create impact

• Responsible for general facility Security for all sites in line with local needs and Regulated Agent Status
• Responsible for all 3rd party security service providers and staffs including certification.
• Responsible for coordination of all Airlines, ground handling agents (GHA’s) and related audits.
• RA3 Compliance of shippers, known Shipper and known consignors.
• Drawing up SOP’s that are related to security compliance programs to improve the structure and efficiency of Departments within the Organization and ensure they are followed.
• Identify security deficiencies and recommends remedial action.
• Oversees the training of security staff to ensure updating of skills and proper handling of operational functions as provided for in the International and local practices.
• Instituting measures to ensure the Company’s compliance to local and international security standards.
• Responsible for the effective implementation of security measures and controls as required by Airport Authorities.
• Responsible for the maintenance of all the organizations boundary and electric fence in liaison with the service provider.
• Responsible for ensuring all the fire safety equipment are maintained as per health and safety requirement and repaired as and when needed in liaison with the service provider.
• Responsible for keeping up to date all the licensing of X-Ray, Scales and other regulated equipment within Kuehne+Nagel
• Ensure company and staff compliance for Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR), Aviation Security (AVSEC), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA),  Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)/ Horticultural Crops Development Authority (HCDA).
• Ensuring that staff are compliant to work at ground handling agents (GHAs).

What we would like you to bring

• Bachelors / First University Degree in Security Studies
• 3-5 years’ work experience in Air logistics.
• A Certified Aviation Security Professional (CASP) or equivalent.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma
• Crisis Management or Emergency Response Training
• Experience in Air Logistics operations, compliance & Security standards.

Technical & Analytical Skills:

• Legal & Regulatory Knowledge.
• Ability to analyze threats and vulnerabilities across national operations
• Sound judgment under pressure, especially during security incidents
• Report writing and presentation skills for senior leadership
• Adaptability to changing regulations, technologies, and geopolitical risks