Dangerous Goods Manager

About BDP International: 

BDP International is a privately held, family-owned non-asset based global logistics provider with annual sales exceeding $2.8 billion USD. Founded in 1966 by Richard Bolte Sr. and based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, BDP has grown to be one of the largest logistics providers in the world. BDP employs more than 5,100 people worldwide, and operates freight logistics centers in 270 cities across the world through a global network of wholly owned offices, joint ventures and affiliates in 135 countries.  
The company serves more than 4,000 customers worldwide. Clients include Bayer, Dow, DuPont, Heineken USA, Honeywell, Johnson & Johnson, Revlon, Trek Bicycle, Wacker, and others. 

Job Summary:

Develops and administers strategies, in collaboration with Customer, Operations, and Corporate Compliance to ensure Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods are stored, handled, and transported safely and in compliance with 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations. Supports the design, development, and implementation of Hazardous Material/Dangerous Goods policies, guidelines, and procedures

· Provides expert consultation to internal client organizations (including IT in the design of effective DG solutions) in coordination with Corporate Legal and Compliance to ensure Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods regulations (49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG) are interpreted and applied to policies and support critical operational & business needs

· Applies subject matter expertise to support Internal Evaluation Program and assists in administration of the Dangerous Goods Management Program

· Monitors and analyzes performance indicator data to identify quality improvement opportunities and advocates corrective action with internal stakeholders

· Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with Corporate Legal and Compliance, subject matter experts, and affiliated support organizations to improve Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods safety and compliance performance

· Identifies and implements associate training needs related to Hazardous Material/Dangerous Goods in collaboration with Operations Management and training organizations. Ensures accuracy, relevance, and compliance with related training programs

· Manages regulatory enforcement actions involving Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods in cooperation with Quality Assurance, Corporate Environmental, Health & Safety, Legal and external regulatory agencies as applicable

· Stays abreast of applicable local, state, and federal Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods regulations and legislation, including hazardous waste disposal. Analyzes potential impact on business processes. Advises senior leadership and advocates appropriate actions

· Represents company interests before country and international regulatory authorities and industry associations, such as IATA and IMDG

Main Responsibilities
 

• Serve as the Corporation’s primary contact with external trade organizations and regulatory agencies to address key global compliance issues applicable to Abbott.
• Communicate proposed regulatory ruling and changes to applicable Abbott sites.
• Develop and implement action plans to address regulatory changes.
• Establish and maintain Dangerous Goods procedures and policies worldwide.
• Conduct Dangerous Goods regulatory and program assessments
• Serve as the Corporation’s primary contact for dangerous goods transportation incidents and assist in incident investigation.

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