Job Details
Our client is hiring for:
Health & Safety Compliance Specialist
Summary
The Compliance Specialist supports the compliance with regulations related to the storing and handling of hazardous materials.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the transportation of hazardous materials in compliance with national and international regulations.
- Conduct Dangerous Goods Checks to ensure that all dangerous goods shipments adhere to applicable regulations, including packaging, labeling, and documentation requirements.
- Conduct internal audits to assess and maintain compliance with dangerous goods regulations.
- Keep abreast of changes in hazardous materials regulations and update company policies and procedures accordingly.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities, carriers, and other stakeholders to resolve compliance-related issues.
- Investigate and report incidents involving hazardous materials, implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Collaborate with transportation providers to ensure safe and secure transport of hazardous materials.
- Participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Ability to manage document control records defined by DSV.
- Create local process documentation.
- Organize and execute training and make training material available.
- Ensure risks & opportunities are identified within the quality function.
- Assist with special projects or assignments, as requested.
Educational Background / Work Experience
- Bachelor s degree in Quality, Supply Chain, Logistics, or business field preferred
- 3-5 years of industry-related experience
- 2+ years Dangerous Goods handling experience by various transportation modes (Air, Sea, Road)
- Familiar with IATA Dangerous Goods Acceptance Checklist
- Extensive knowledge of the IATA DGR book required.
Skills & Competencies
- In-depth knowledge of national and international regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials (e.g., IATA, IMDG, DOT).
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex regulatory requirements.
- Proficient in using relevant software and tools for hazardous materials management.
- Familiarity with emergency response procedures related to hazardous materials incidents.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations.
- Transportation & logistics industry experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Organizational skills (prioritize, plan, assign and control)
- Network and relationship building and high level of influencing people skills
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a diverse environment and with different culture.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Presentation skills.
- Administrative skills.
- Team player
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