Symmetrio is seeking an experienced Business Continuity Consultant to support a large food manufacturing client in strengthening its enterprise-wide business continuity programs and crisis management plans. In this role, you will assess risks, refine existing continuity plans, and develop strategies to ensure operational resilience.
This is a 6–12 month engagement with a strong potential for extension into a long-term role. This is a remote role, however, occasional travel to customer production facilities and headquarters locations (Central and Midwest USA) will be required.
Responsibilities
- Assess, enhance, and implement Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to align with industry best practices and evolving risks.
- Evaluate and refine site-specific continuity plans across multiple manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with corporate resilience strategies.
- Develop and implement crisis management protocols, including incident response plans, procedures, and communication strategies.
- Identify critical business functions, assess potential disruptions, and create tailored risk mitigation plans.
- Ensure Business Continuity / Incident Response Plans meet the requirements / SLA’s of key customers
- Document Business Continuity and Incident Response strategies, ensuring consistency across departments.
- Collaborate with IT, operations, Legal / Compliance and key stakeholders to integrate business continuity with cybersecurity, disaster recovery, and operational functions.
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate disaster recovery exercises to validate preparedness and response effectiveness.
- Develop and deliver training programs to enhance organizational awareness of business continuity roles and responsibilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or crisis management.
- Prior experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Proven ability to develop and implement enterprise-level business continuity strategies.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in the food manufacturing industry.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
- Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII): ABCP, CBCP, or MBCP
- Business Continuity Institute (BCI): CBCI or MBCI
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
