Security and Compliance Lead- Kenya

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Kenya

Reporting To: Warehouse Manager

Description

Location: Tatu City, Kenya

About the role:
The role holder will be in charge of safeguarding the facility, personnel, and inventory through effective access control, surveillance, incident reaction, and compliance enforcement. This role ensures the warehouse operates within internal policies, legal requirements, and industry standards for safety, security, and regulatory compliance.

What you would be expected to do:

Security Oversight

Manage and control physical access points for personnel, vehicles, and goods.
Monitor CCTV systems, alarms, and other security infrastructure to ensure continuous coverage and functionality.
Investigate and document security breaches, theft, or unauthorized access.
Coordinate with contracted security providers to ensure guard presence and performance standards are met.
Maintain accurate access logs, visitor records, and security incident reports.

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with company security policies, statutory regulations, and industry standards.
Conduct regular internal audits and spot checks on security practices and inventory movement.
Develop and implement facility security protocols and SOPs.
Assist warehouse teams in maintaining compliance with OSHA and other relevant laws.

Incident & Emergency Reaction

Steer incident reaction efforts for security breaches or safety concerns.
Provide timely reports and recommend corrective actions following incidents.
Coordinate with law enforcement or emergency services when required.

Training & Awareness

Conduct regular training for warehouse staff on security protocols, asset protection, and incident reporting.
Promote a security-conscious culture across all teams within the facility.

Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor.

You would be a strong candidate if you:

Hold a bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminology, Risk Management, or related field.
Possess 4+ years experience in security, compliance, or risk management roles, preferably in warehousing, logistics, or FMCG.
Have proven track record in steering security operations and incident investigations.
Demonstrate proficiency in CCTV systems, access control platforms, and alarm monitoring software.
Have knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance frameworks.
Are detail oriented and have high integrity.
Possess excellent communication and reporting skills.
Have the ability to work under pressure and handle privileged information discreetly.
Possess certifications (Preferred): First Aid, OSHA, Security Management, or similar.

What Sun King Offers (in addition to compensation and statutory benefits):

Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry
An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet.
A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds.
Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun Centre for Leadership.

We place great importance on sustaining a diverse, inclusive work environment.
We believe that innovation and understanding comes from diversity on every spectrum. We work to make sure every Sun King team member knows that they belong, knowing that sustaining an inclusive workplace requires conscious effort and is a continuous journey, not an end-state.
Sun King recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes people based on their experience, skills, effort, and results. We explicitly prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, religion, caste, national origin, colour, gender, marital status, family structure, sexual orientation, HIV/AIDS status, or disability.