Jobs at Kuehne Nagel in United States

Step into a role where safety meets strategy! We're offering an exciting opportunity for a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) to join our team at our Donnington site. In this pivotal position, you'll play a vital role in championing compliance with legislation, regulatory policy, and contractual standards surrounding dangerous goods. If you're passionate about promoting best practices and have a sharp eye for detail, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

As a key member of our team, the Dangerous Goods Safety (DGSA) will be responsible for ensuring and assuring compliance with legislation, regulation, policy, and contractual requirements. Additionally, you will act as the business unit Radiation Safety Officer (RSO), ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulation, policy, and contractual standards. This is a key role across the business, providing specialist advice to Management and Operations on compliance with legislation and policy affecting the storage and transport of hazardous substances, articles, and radiological protection.

• Act as the branch's Office and Warehouse Dangerous Goods Supervisor for the contract.
• Monitor and provide assurance that Dangerous Goods/Radiation processes and legislation are adhered to through audits and inspections.
• Support the operational team and the wider team to improve standards and achieve compliance with Dangerous Goods and Radiation regulations.
• Report Dangerous Goods performance against BU targets to QSHE Senior Management.
• Maintain statutory procedures for compliance in the carriage of dangerous goods by road, rail, sea, and air, including hazard identification and documentation checks.
• Implement and monitor procedures for radiological protection and reporting.
• Liaise with customers’ auditors, ensuring corrective actions and compliance with specifications.
• Provide quarterly Radioactive Source List as required by MOD Radiological Regulator.
• Ensure limits of REPPIR 2019 are not exceeded and submit annual radioactive source reports to MOD Radiological Regulator.
• Ensure Operational Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS) are appointed and trained.
• Monitor dosimetry processes and review results.
• Ensure calibration and repair of radiation monitoring equipment.
• Maintain understanding of authority processes from JSP392 Management of Radiation Protection in Defence.
• Review and update local processes and procedures regularly.
• Deliver Dangerous Goods training.

• Must be SQA Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) qualified.
• Must have Radiation Safety Qualification or awareness for training purposes.
• IOSH Managing Safety certification (required).
• NEBOSH NGC (desirable).
• Audit experience is advantageous.
• Awareness of Quality Standards (desirable).
• Experience in aviation, MOD, automotive, or similar industries is advantageous.

Please be aware that by applying for this role, you agree to participate in employment screening, including criminal record checks and identity validation. Successful applicants will need to provide necessary information and documentation. Appointments are conditional upon satisfactory results of these checks.

If you wish to become a valued member of our team, we offer a contributory pension plan, Route 2 Rewards scheme with discounts and wellbeing benefits, and an employee assistance program providing 24/7 GP, legal, financial advice, and mental health support. We are a forces-friendly employer recognizing the skills and experience of service leavers, proudly holding the Gold Covenant.