Dangerous Goods Regional Lead

General Motors • Warren, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Role As the Dangerous Goods Regional Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with all dangerous goods regulations and safety standards within your assigned region, supporting General Motors' manufacturing and part distribution center operations. What You’ll Do Develop, implement, and maintain regional dangerous goods policies and procedures in alignment with corporate guidelines and local regulations. Conduct regular audits and inspections of warehousing facilities to ensure adherence to dangerous goods storage, handling, and transportation requirements. Provide expert guidance and training to warehousing personnel on dangerous goods identification, classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and emergency response procedures. Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, and EHS teams to optimize dangerous goods processes and mitigate risks Manage and investigate incidents involving dangerous goods, ensuring proper reporting and corrective actions are implemented. Stay current with all applicable dangerous goods regulations (e.g., DOT, IATA, IMDG) and communicate updates and changes to relevant stakeholders. Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to prepare reports, presentations, and track compliance metrics. Participate in cross-functional projects related to dangerous goods management and process improvement.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in dangerous goods management, preferably within a large-scale business environment.
• In-depth knowledge of domestic and international dangerous goods regulations (e.g., DOT 49 CFR, IATA DGR, IMDG Code).
• Strong understanding of warehousing operations and logistics processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for data analysis, reporting, and communication
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and training skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• 10-20% domestic travel

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Environmental Health & Safety or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain regional dangerous goods policies and procedures in alignment with corporate guidelines and local regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of warehousing facilities to ensure adherence to dangerous goods storage, handling, and transportation requirements.
• Provide expert guidance and training to warehousing personnel on dangerous goods identification, classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and emergency response procedures.
• Collaborate with logistics, supply chain, and EHS teams to optimize dangerous goods processes and mitigate risks
• Manage and investigate incidents involving dangerous goods, ensuring proper reporting and corrective actions are implemented.
• Stay current with all applicable dangerous goods regulations (e.g., DOT, IATA, IMDG) and communicate updates and changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to prepare reports, presentations, and track compliance metrics.
• Participate in cross-functional projects related to dangerous goods management and process improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees