Business Continuity Lead, Americas

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world's biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You'll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You'll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You'll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Lead the Future of Resilience at CHEP Americas

Join CHEP Americas in a high-impact leadership role where you'll drive the strategic direction of our Business Continuity and Crisis Management Framework, aligned to ISO 22301:2019. You'll build on existing foundations to enhance operational resilience, develop and test continuity plans, and ensure our people, assets, and customers are protected during disruptive events. Collaborating across all levels-from process owners to executives-you'll inspire innovation, challenge the status quo, and shape the future of business continuity across the region.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Lead, champion, and implement the BCM Framework across the region.
• Represent the BCM leadership on regional and functional leadership teams.
• Drive the implementation of BCM tools, templates, and IT solutions across the region
• Ensure adequate and competent resources are provided to implement BCM processes.
• Provide training and support to team members on BCM processes and tools.
• Monitor compliance of first-line teams against BCM policy requirements.
• Support the consolidation of business impact analysis data to inform enterprise-wide recovery strategies.
• Ensure disruption risks are reported and appropriately managed.

Regional Business Continuity & Crisis Management Leader - CHEP Americas

This is your opportunity to drive transformation, influence change, and protect operations across the Americas.

Location: Atlanta, GA or Orlando, FL - Please note our offices will be moving from Alpharetta, GA to Atlanta Metro area in Fall of 2026 - Promenade Central, 1200 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309.

Travel: 20%, may include international locations

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, champion, and implement the Business Continuity and Crisis Management Framework across the Americas.
• Develop and execute continuity strategies aligned with company objectives to ensure resilience during disruptions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify critical processes and dependencies.
• Conduct business impact analyses to assess vulnerabilities and potential impacts.
• Maintain and test continuity plans to ensure operational readiness.
• Coordinate and lead exercises and drills to evaluate preparedness.
• Provide leadership and guidance during crises to support timely recovery.
• Deliver regional training programs to embed continuity into daily operations.
• Participate in regional and global steering committees and working groups.
• Report regularly to executive leadership on strategy, execution, and outcomes.
• Share and implement corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Lead efforts toward ISO 22301:2019 certification if pursued.

Challenges You'll Tackle

• Prioritize multiple tasks without compromising quality.
• Navigate a complex matrix organization and influence without direct authority.
• Support stakeholders across time zones with flexible scheduling.
• Drive change and standardization across diverse business functions.
• Inspire transformation in teams outside your direct reporting line.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Risk Management, Operational Resilience, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Professional certifications (CBCP, MBCP, CBCI, ISO 22301) highly desirable.
• Experience with continuity/risk software (e.g., Riskonnect) preferred.
• International business and third-party/supply chain risk experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 10-15%.

Experience & Expertise

• 15+ years in senior roles in risk, continuity, or resilience (preferably in global supply chain/logistics).
• Proven ability to lead, influence, and present at executive levels.
• Experience in multinational, matrixed environments.
• Strong knowledge of continuity frameworks (ISO 22301), IT concepts, and financial principles.
• Hands-on leadership in crisis management, simulations, and compliance.
• Skilled in Change Management and strategic problem-solving.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Strong interpersonal and executive partnership skills.
• Self-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and complexity.
• Clear communicator-able to simplify complexity for all audiences.
• Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.

What we Offer:

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonus
• Benefits Day 1!
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!
• Employee Stock Match Program!
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

A relocation package is not available at this time

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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