Rail, Bulk, DOT Compliance Specialist

Grow a Better Tomorrow with Nufarm.

We know that growing is about more than just crops and cultivation. It’s about sunshine and rain, early mornings and hard work. It can be frustratingly unpredictable but also wonderfully uplifting. More than anything, it’s about people. Nufarm is the dependable partner behind thousands of agricultural success stories. Every day, growers around the world turn to our products and our people to help with the challenges of fighting disease, weeds and pests, and to increase crop yields.

How can you grow with Nufarm?

Based in Alsip, IL, Nufarm is looking for an energetic and experienced Rail, Bulk, DOT Compliance Specialist leading rail operations, working with railroads, fleet providers, and operations to ensure we have the target capabilities in place operating at the lowest cost. In addition to leading rail and bulk operations, this role is responsible for compliance with the DOT, FRA, and CT-PAT and ensures we are in compliance with ISO 14001 requirements for bulk shipping. This includes being the SME and focal point for classifying shipping instructions into Oracle, SME for section 14 of SDS’s, and DOT training content expert.

What will you be doing?

Manage Rail/Bulk operations

• Manage fleet.
• Generate an ongoing fleet size plan that is aligned with stakeholders and obtain/return cars to obtain plan.
• Manage/procure leases. Obtains offers, reviews make/buy.
• Ensure cars to shop are optimal. Provide diversions and returns to minimize cost to/from costs to shop. Ensure timing maximizes fleet capacity during peak periods.
• Manage all demurrage/delays to minimize cost and maximize service.
• Work upstream to affect and secure mode compliance on rail lanes to targets.
• Drives efficiencies on utilization, car application and max loading, and wash requirements. Models costs for network improvements.
• Ensures all necessary filing with railroads/FRA are complete such as Umler and OT-5 / OT-57.
• Approves all invoices and provides input to budgets/forecasts.
• Manages all track storage agreements (USA) to ensure fit and costs.
• Lead rail relationships and manage rail performance. Lead negotiations. Ensures routes are optimal & billing accurate.
• Develops efficient tools for RC tracking, generating waybills. Identifies delayed cars/idle cars in route to minimize cost/impact.
• Ambassador to all demurrage, including CH inbound demurrage due to fleet/raw material purchases.
• Supervises/Provides guidance to Bulk Logistics Analyst and serves as back up.
• Manage bulk terminals and transloaders. Ensures plans that optimize tanks & service providers meet performance requirements.
• Manages the bulk network to provide solutions to lower cost or improve service. A resource to procurement/business on alternative network solutions/flows.
• Partner within the logistics team to drive operational logistics results.
  
  
Regulatory Compliance with DOT (US/Canada), FRA, & CT-PAT & hazmat.


• SME & coordinator for DOT [Department of Transportation]/shipping for both US and Canada, assuring compliance with US DOT’s PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) and Transport Canada’s TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992).
• Performs classifications & shipping instructions into Oracle on new items and as the SME for TTM of new items.
• Point of contact for any questions on labels, marks or documents for shipping domestic.
• Interprets section 14 of SDS, collaborates with compliance on concerns.
• Assures DOT training, content, and sufficient/correct records as required to be in compliance.
• Leads internal periodic audit of procedures and compliance for DOT. Documents findings/ opportunities for improvement, then initiates action plans for improvements.
• SME & coordinator for FRA [Federal Railroad Administration].



• SME for FRA requirements with shipping.
• Periodically Audits procedures for compliance. Documents findings/ opportunities for improvement, then initiates action plans for improvements.



• Ensures current on regulatory requirements. Monitors FRA bulletins/supplier feedback for changes required in the fleet or procedures.
• Point of contact for FRA, including being on site for plant FRA Inspections (typically Chicago Heights), or citations or fines.

• SME & coordinator for CT-PAT. [CT-PAT/Customs Trade & Partners Against Terrorism.]
• Ensures compliance for Nufarm Americas CT-PAT program.
• Ensures annual validation are obtained by ensuring links/documents with current procedures internal to Nufarm that meet the CT-PAT program requirements. Initiates actions for any new requirements.
• Audits periodically Nufarm production sites to ensure procedures & requirements are being followed.
• Ensures all registrations are complete/current for all sites. DOT, FRA, PHMSA.
  

Focal Point For Shipping Events

• Manages Chemtrec (CANUTEX) for DOT Related calls and service.
• Reviews entries for recurring issues/frequency and ISO14001 compliance.
• Ensures services, invoices and reporting.
• Serves as primary focal point of inquiries [First call responder] for spill related concerns.
  

What do you bring?

You hold a bachelor’s degree in business or operations management with a minimum 7 years of progressive roles in Supply Chain and minimum 2 years in rail operations, working with Railroads & fleet management or DOT compliance. The ideal candidate will have 5 years in rail operations moving products via Tank Cars, working with Railroads & managing a rail Fleet, and managing rail operations for Hazmat/Dangerous Goods. Along with 5 years working regulatory compliance associated with Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration for Hazmat/ Dangerous Goods for an Ag company. CT-PAT experience helpful, but not required.

What do we offer?

Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary for this position ranges from $83,500 per year in our lowest geographic market to $106,400 per year in our highest geographic market. Compensation is determined by several factors, including market location, and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Nufarm, we believe in total compensation. Depending on the position, additional forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.