Regional Manager, Dangerous Goods

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Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

 

• Administer and execute the Dangerous Goods Compliance program at the regional level, according to company objectives, policies, and procedures. 
• Identify dangerous goods at compliance risks and escalate them as needed for regional leadership.
• Continuously monitor and interpret regional and national laws governing the transport, storage, and handling of dangerous goods to ensure compliance and operational alignment.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities, customers, carriers, and terminal operators to resolve DG-related issues and maintain strong working relationships.
• Assist in the design and development of DG training programs and deliver training sessions regionally as needed to ensure workforce competency.
• Provide technical support to regional and local health and safety managers on DG-related matters, including risk mitigation and compliance strategies.
• Lead or support investigations into DG incidents, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented and implemented.
• Review and approve high-risk DG shipments, ensuring that all regulatory and safety requirements are met before transport.
• Provide DG expertise during customer and carrier contract reviews to ensure alignment with legal and operational standards.
• Monitor emerging trends in dangerous goods regulations and industry practices and propose strategic responses to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities.
• Lead and participate in regional outreach efforts such as webinars, GLCs, and focus groups to promote awareness and best practices in DG handling.
• Work with regional leadership to determine whether adequate dangerous goods structure & staff are in each district.  

• Minimum 5 years of forwarding industry experience or equivalent 
• Proven experience in dangerous goods compliance, logistics, or safety management
• In-depth knowledge of international and regional DG regulations (e.g., IATA, IMDG, DOT, ADR)
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience interacting with government agencies 
• Experience in training development and delivery
• Ability to lead investigations and manage complex regulatory issues

Expeditors offers excellent benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus