Enterprise Risk Manager

Basic Function

Overall responsibility for the Enterprise Risk Management process for the U.S. and Canada, including the governance framework, systems, policies, procedures, reporting, and key risk indicators necessary to identify, assess, mitigate, monitor, and communicate strategic, operational, financial, compliance, and insurable risks across a complex manufacturing environment. This role also supports disciplined project and program execution by applying PMO practices, governance standards, and risk-based decision making to enterprise and cross-functional initiatives.

Nature And Scope

The Enterprise Risk Manager reports directly to the Corporate Director of Finance.

Qualifications For This Position

• Seven to ten years of progressive experience in risk management, internal controls, audit, finance, operations, or a related discipline, with meaningful experience in a manufacturing environment.
• The preferred candidate demonstrates strong knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, governance practices, business continuity concepts, and operational risk in areas such as safety, supply chain, plant operations, capital projects, compliance, and financial controls.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and applying project management or PMO disciplines—including project planning, governance, milestone tracking, issue and risk escalation, and executive status reporting—is strongly preferred.
• The candidate is recognized as a subject matter expert in risk management, process improvement, and change leadership, with the ability to influence stakeholders and translate complex risks into practical business actions.
• Education requirements include a four-year college degree in finance, accounting, business, engineering, risk management, or a related field; professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CRMP, FRM, or PMP are a plus.

Strategic Leadership and Managerial Responsibilities

• Works with business leaders and cross-functional partners to support organizational goals through disciplined risk governance, strong internal relationships, and effective change leadership.
• Participates on steering committees, project teams, and working groups to provide risk-based insight and improve execution of strategic priorities.
• Develops performance metrics, dashboards, work plans, and training activities to measure the effectiveness of risk programs and project outcomes.
• Supports PMO-related practices by helping establish governance routines, project charters, milestone plans, status reporting, issue logs, and escalation processes for enterprise and cross-functional initiatives.