Business Continuity Consultant

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. 

• 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