Global Dangerous Goods Shipping Program Lead (Lithium Batteries)

Powerus Autonomous Systems; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerus Autonomous Systems in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Program Manager to architect and run outbound logistics, covering air, ocean, and ground, for domestic and international shipments. You will lead all dangerous goods activity—especially lithium batteries—across classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and carrier selection.

Publish and maintain SOPs, DG manuals, documentation standards, and required training.

Qualifications

• Hands-on outbound logistics experience in manufacturing or similarly complex operations.
• Current dangerous goods certification with proven DG shipping experience.
• Deep knowledge of IATA/ICAO air transport requirements and DOT hazmat regulations.
• Experience shipping lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries is strongly preferred.
• International freight and customs experience, including export compliance and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate a robust outbound shipping program (air, ocean, ground).
• Lead all dangerous goods activity—classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, carrier selection.
• Publish and maintain SOPs, DG manuals, and required training; ensure documentation quality (invoices, packing lists, BLs, DG declarations).
• Coordinate customs clearance and resolve holds and paperwork issues rapidly.
• Develop partnerships with forwarders, brokers, carriers, and niche vendors; stand up scalable processes and tracking.
• Deliver on time-definite shipments while optimizing cost and carrier performance through data-driven decisions.

Skills

Outbound logistics

Dangerous goods shipping

IATA/ICAO regulations

Lithium battery handling

Freight forwarder coordination

Data-driven decision making

Job description

Powerus Autonomous Systems in Rock Hill, SC is seeking a Program Manager to architect and run outbound logistics, covering air, ocean, and ground, for domestic and international shipments. You will lead all dangerous goods activity—especially lithium batteries—across classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and carrier selection.

Publish and maintain SOPs, DG manuals, documentation standards, and required training.