Business Continuity Consultant

Symmetrio is recruiting for a Business Continuity Consultant to support our client, a large food manufacturing organization. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining enterprise-wide crisis management, and business continuity programs. The ideal consultant will have extensive experience working with large food industry organizations, with a strong background in identifying critical business processes, assessing associated risks, and developing preparedness strategies to mitigate disruptions. 

This is a remote position with quarterly travel to Green Bay for team-building activities, stakeholder meetings, and strategic discussions.  

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement crisis management protocols, including incident response plans and communication strategies. 
• Identify critical business functions, assess potential risks, and develop tailored preparedness plans. 
• Define documentation and reporting standards for risk assessments, recovery strategies, and incident response.
• Partner with IT Disaster Recovery teams to develop an integrated approach to business continuity.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate disaster recovery exercises to test the effectiveness of existing plans.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on business continuity roles, responsibilities, and best practices.

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. 

• Proven track record of developing and implementing enterprise-level business continuity strategies. 

• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, particularly in high-pressure situations. 

• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills. 

Preferred: 

• Master’s degree in a relevant field. 

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry. 

• Professional certification in business continuity (or willingness to obtain within one year): 

• 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)