Hazardous Materials Regulatory Mgr

HARCROS CHEMICALS • Lincoln, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hazardous Materials Regulatory Manager ensures the safe storage, handling, packaging, and transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods in compliance with 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations. The role partners with operations, transportation, safety, and environmental teams to develop compliance programs, provide regulatory guidance, support training initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement. The position also manages regulatory issues, evaluates emerging regulations, and helps ensure business operations meet hazardous materials and dangerous goods requirements.

The position is based on site at Harcros Chemicals’ Kansas City, Kansas headquarters. It may require travel to company locations, warehouses, distribution centers, and regulatory meetings. Site work may include inspections, audits, and evaluations in warehouse, transportation, and industrial environments.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in hazardous materials or dangerous goods transportation, handling, storage, or regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience applying U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations under 49 CFR, including classification, packaging, marking, labeling, shipping documentation, and transportation requirements.
• Working knowledge of IATA and IMDG dangerous goods regulations.
• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and providing compliance guidance to operational teams.
• Working knowledge of UPS and FedEx hazardous materials shipping requirements.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management and disposal requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Third-party contract logistics or major transportation carrier experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials and dangerous goods regulations, including 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain hazardous materials policies, procedures, and compliance programs.
• Provide regulatory guidance and subject matter expertise to operations, transportation, safety, and environmental teams.
• Oversee the classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and transportation of hazardous materials.
• Support and administer hazardous materials evaluation, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor compliance performance metrics, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and coordinate hazardous materials training programs.
• Manage regulatory inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track regulatory and legislative changes, assess business impacts, and recommend actions to leadership.
• Represent the organization with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and external partners on hazardous materials matters.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and vehicle/car allowances for eligible roles.
• Multiple medical plan options, disability coverage, AD&D, and life insurance.
• ESOP participation, 401(k) and Roth options, company contributions, and early vesting.
• Lyra mental health and wellness resources for employees and dependents starting day one.
• 10 paid holidays, including one floating holiday.
• Supportive, team-focused culture that values collaboration and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed