Business Continuity Consultant

Summary

Join Symmetrio as a Business Continuity Consultant supporting a large food manufacturing client. You will design, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide crisis management and business continuity programs. This remote position requires quarterly travel to Green Bay. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in the food industry, risk assessment, and preparedness strategy development. Responsibilities include developing crisis management protocols, identifying critical business functions, defining documentation standards, partnering with IT, conducting disaster recovery exercises, and delivering employee training. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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)