Title: Health and Safety Specialist, Hazardous Goods

Location: Torrance, California

Salary: For this position, the expected annual base pay is: $67,000.00 - $97,000.00. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, geographical location, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.

Summary

The Health And Safety Specialist supports the implementation and maintenance of the QHSE program (Quality, Health, & Safety, and Environment) for the U.S. and their local site.

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 company.
• 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.
• 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.

For this position, the expected annual base pay is: $67,000.00 - $97,000.00. Actual base compensation will be determined based on various factors including job-related knowledge, geographical location, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.