Dangerous Goods Team Leader

Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) operates market leading brands in shipping and logistics services across 18 Pacific Island markets. NPDL is the largest carrier in its core Pacific Island markets operating eight container ships and servicing 18 Pacific Island nations.

The Dangerous Goods Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the DG desk to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient handling of regulated cargo in accordance with the IMDG Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, local authority regulations, and company policies. The role provides leadership, technical guidance, and quality assurance for all DG approvals, documentation, and operational processes

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Lead, mentor, and supervise DG specialists and coordinators.
• Allocate workloads, monitor performance, and ensure timely turnaround of DG bookings.
• Oversee leave planning, daily roster management, and escalation handling.
• Produce daily email advising port cut offs in line with NPDL policy
• Maintain vessel schedule within our hazardous software
• Run daily morning toolbox meeting
• Process dg requests
• Complete vessel port calls liaising with customer service /planners/ port authorities ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient handling of regulated cargo in accordance with the IMDG Code, SOLAS, MARPOL, local authority regulations, and company policies

 B. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all DG bookings and declarations comply with current:• IMDG Code
• MARPOL Annex III
• Local port authority and customs regulations

• Conduct quality checks on DG Declarations (DGD), Letters of Indemnity (LOI), Vanning Certificates, and supporting documents.
• Ensure NPDL prohibited list is adhered to 
• Communicate with Neptune internal departments, 3rd Party Slot Partners and vessel command regarding compliance requirements

C. Operational Oversight

• Liaise with planners on stowage, segregation, deck restrictions, and special operations.
• Support vessel operations teams with DG manifest preparation and corrections.
• Ensure all stakeholders receive or have lodged approved dg documentation in a timely manner to ensure no delay in vessel exchange or penalties
• Handle escalations, disputes, and overrides when operational exceptions arise, working closely with Dangerous Good Manager
• D. Incident Management & Safety

• Support investigations of DG-related incidents, leaks, misdeclarations, and non-compliance.
• Recommend preventive actions and process improvements.

• 3–5 years’ experience in DG operations, maritime logistics, or equivalent.
• Formal DG certification (IMDG Code 3-day or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of stowage, segregation, and hazard classes.
• Ability to interpret regulatory text and apply it to operational scenarios.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Experience in shipping line operations, terminal logistics, or regulatory compliance roles

• Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus).
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility.
• Wonderful Giving - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.
• Project Wonderful - Staff spend a day in the community helping with various projects.
• Company focused on wellness and health

If you are a self-starter with an interest in developing your skills in the logistics industry, then this could be you.

To be considered for this role you must have the legal right to live and work in Fiji.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

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