About Us: 

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches foods suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.

What you’ll Do: 

The Director, Business Continuity Planning is responsible for management of the Americold global business continuity program in accordance with best practices, industry standards and regulatory requirements. This person will be part of a team dedicated to the development, maintenance and testing of the business continuity plans and procedures designed to protect Americold’s business assets, and help ensure continuity of service to our customers in adverse situations. 
 
The ideal candidate should possess a deep understanding of business continuity framework, regulatory compliance responsibilities, use of technology to automate planning activities, and strategies for continuous monitoring and program improvement. This individual must be experienced representing the program across the organization at the executive level and serving as a point of contact for internal and external audit as well as regulatory examinations, and client due diligence requests. 

This person will be an integral part of a high performing team that advises Americold’s various business units on the overall management and performance of their BCP, with a focus in regulatory compliance, business continuity best practices and continuous improvement, risk and governance, management reporting and audit compliance.  Provide tactical and strategic planning and direction for the Business Continuity team; continually govern through the Business Continuity Program policy, scope, goals, and objectives; develop detailed work plans and status reports; conduct team meetings, review team deliverables, manage execution of team plans; ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.  Provide business & technical guidance to senior leadership, business unit leadership, global business resiliency coordinators, and associates. Become trusted advisor and contribute to raising operational risk and business continuity awareness throughout the organization.  Provide direct support to all business units on all aspects of business continuity planning, including but not limited to business impact analysis, recovery plan development/enhancements, compliance standards, definition of critical functions, plan testing, recovery strategies and options.  Ensure all Business Continuity liaisons are adequately trained to fulfill their responsibilities and are familiar with the relevant provisions of the Business Continuity plans. Provide access/training to client standard business Continuity tools (BIA, planning, and emergency notification systems).  Work with operations regarding disaster recovery/business continuity needs and ensure integration of concepts/design for existing/new hardware, software, applications, and processes critical to services. Verify services align with Business expectations.  Assist in the development of disaster recovery/business continuity validation criteria, methods, and procedures. Assists with the scheduling, coordinating, and reviewing all data recovery/business process simulations to assure that the existing plan will achieve the defined recovery time objectives and minimize disruptions to business. Recommends appropriate changes as needed.  Provide 24x7 support for any emergency which may require activation of all or part of Business Continuity/Crisis Management and Communication/Cyber Security Incident Response Team plans. In the event activation is required, assist recovery/business resumption teams in the implementation of response and alternate operating strategies. If required, function as a business continuity coordinator during the crisis. Maintain contact with outside business continuity professional organizations and local/regional emergency response groups that participate in business continuity, disaster recovery, and emergency management. 

What Experience and Education You Need: 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.   At least 5-8 years of experience in Business Continuity Planning, preferably for a logistics service provider.  Familiarity with the recommendations from leading Business Continuity Planning organizations, including DRI(I), BCI, and relevant ISO standards, particularly ISO 22301 and 27001/27031.  Strong understanding of fundamental IT concepts.  Proven track record of working cross-functionally with other Risk Management disciplines to develop integrated resilience programs.  Solid grasp of core economic and financial principles.  International business experience is desirable.  Proven strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement effective plans.  Exceptional organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. 

What sets you Apart: 

Advanced degree preferred.  Certification as a Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) and/or Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) is highly preferred.  Experience with enterprise-level Crisis Management and Communications planning and cyber security incident response is preferred  Experience with third-party/supply chain risk management preferred 

Physical Requirements:  

Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, with frequent interruptions.  Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching, or bending.   Requires manual dexterity with normal hand and finger movements for typical office work.  Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks.  May require travel by automobile and airplane for business.   May require visits to warehouse operations in temperatures at or below freezing.  May require carrying loads related to travel and the occasional lifting, carrying, positioning, and/or moving of objects weighing up to 20 pounds.   Requires the use of various electronic tools.  

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. 

What We Offer: 

 Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world. 

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. 

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