We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced International Dangerous Goods Transportation Subject Matter Expert to drive compliance, program excellence, and risk mitigation across approximately 15 of our Canada and Mexico sites. This role will focus on ensuring all aspects of dangerous goods transportation are compliant with applicable local, state, federal, and international regulations, across all modes of transport.
This leader will work directly with site leadership teams to promote a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring programs are not only audit-ready but also supported at the executive and operational levels. The ideal candidate will be proactive, collaborative, and deeply knowledgeable in regulatory compliance and operational execution related to dangerous goods.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the dangerous goods transportation compliance program for ~15 manufacturing sites with elevated compliance risk.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks (NOM, TDG, IATA, IMDG etc.) across multiple modes of transportation.
- Conduct site assessments, site evaluations, and gap analyses to identify risks and develop action plans to close compliance gaps.
- Collaborate closely with plant and regional leadership to drive program ownership and accountability at each site.
- Support the development and implement standardized procedures, training, and documentation to ensure consistent and compliant operations across all locations.
- Provide subject matter expertise (SME) and guidance on transportation classifications, packaging, labeling, shipping papers, emergency response, and security plans.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis related to dangerous goods non-compliance and transportation related incidents.
- Monitor and interpret changing regulations to maintain proactive compliance readiness.
- Support and contribute to internal audits, third-party assessments, and regulatory inspections.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing industry best practices.
Required Qualifications:
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5 years of experience post graduate experience in hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation compliance, logistics, supply chain, environmental or related field
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Deep knowledge of relevant regulations: Mexican NOMs, Canadian TDG, IATA Air regulations, IMDG Vessel Regulations, or EPA requirements
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Demonstrated ability to influence and engage plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive compliance and culture change.
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Strong communication and training skills; able to effectively translate technical requirements into practical actions
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Experience with risk assessments, corrective action plans, root cause analysis, and regulatory interactions
Preferred Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Transportation/Logistics, Safety, or related field.
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Strong project management and organizational skills.
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Advanced degree or certifications (CDGP, DGSA, CHMM, etc.) preferred.
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Proficient in DG management systems and tools.
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Track record of building scalable, sustainable compliance programs
