Supervisor-Security and Facilities

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Job Description:

Microchip has an opportunity for a Security Supervisor to join the Facilities Site Services team at our Fab 4 facility in Gresham, Oregon.

The Security Supervisor oversees daily operations for the facility's security team. You will be responsible for implementing safety procedures, managing access control, and ensuring a secure environment for employees, visitors, and complex semiconductor manufacturing assets.

This role also holds secondary responsibility for managing third-party janitorial and landscaping contracts to maintain a clean, safe, and well-maintained campus environment.

Essential Functions

• Manage the Security Contractor to hire, train and supervise security officers; proactively assess contractor performance and ensure staffing and scheduling maintain 24/7 coverage.

• Monitor and enforce strict protocols for high-security areas such as cleanrooms, inventory storage, and network hubs; assess evolving threats and exercise real-time judgment to address risks beyond standard procedures.

• Oversee CCTV and alarm monitoring platforms; critically evaluate system outputs to identify threats, patterns, and opportunities for improvement.

• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and walk-throughs; synthesize findings into prioritized recommendations and drive corrective actions through to resolution.

• Must be familiar with DHS (Department of Homeland Security) requirements for chemical storage facilities.

• Serve as the primary liaison between security operations and senior management; exercise sound judgment in escalating incidents and communicating risk.

• Serve as the day-to-day liaison with janitorial and landscaping contractors; independently address performance issues and service gaps before they escalate.

• Monitor contractor performance against contract scope, schedule, and quality standards; identify deficiencies early and make informed decisions on corrective action.

• Collaborate with the Facilities Manager and Procurement team on contract renewals, bid evaluations, and scope changes; apply critical analysis to vendor proposals to balance cost, quality, and operational risk.

• Solve complex, non-routine problems by evaluating options, building cross-functional buy-in, and managing change with minimal operational disruption.

• Build and lead engaged teams by assessing strengths, closing gaps, and making deliberate decisions about structure, culture, and development.

• Evaluate employee performance and respond to issues with appropriately identified solutions.

• Diagnose performance challenges in others and implement development plans.

Requirements/Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Advanced certification as an Oregon DPSST Security Officer and Security Supervisor.

• Proficiency with security technology, access control, and Axis Camera platforms.

• 3-5+ years in security operations, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• 3+ years of experience as aSecurity Supervisor or equivalent role.

• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse teams and handle high-pressure crisis situations.

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate and oversee vendor contracts; prior experience managing service contracts is a plus.

• Ability to identify, assign, measure, and monitor employee performance.

• Ability to coach and develop skills in others.

• Team player. Professional, respectful, and accountable to colleagues, direct reports, internal and external customers.

• Team builder. Proven track record of building a high performing team and developing employees.

• Problem Solver. Proven track record of systematically solving complex problems with robust, "outside of the box" solutions.

• Excellent project management, organizational, time management and stress management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient with MS Office products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field preferred.

Critical Physical Requirements

• Able to lift, push, pull approx. 50 lbs; carry 50 lbs; sit 50%; stand 20%; walk 30%; must be able to perform activities that include climbing, bending at waist, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, crawling, handling, feeling, hearing, talking, seeing. Work environment could include slippery surfaces, noise or vibrations, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, fumes or odors.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position

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