Hazmat Operations Lead: Safety, Compliance & Logistics

RK Logistics Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RK Logistics Group seeks a Hazmat Operations Manager to oversee safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials. You will lead teams, ensure compliance with DOT/OSHA/EPA/RCRA and NFPA standards, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and customer service.

You will develop staffing plans, manage KPIs, and coordinate audits while maintaining a strong safety culture in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in SCM, Logistics, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and operational experience may be considered.
• 5-10 years of warehouse, logistics, transportation, or hazardous materials operations experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing supervisors and teams.
• Experience in hazmat, chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial, or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day hazmat warehouse and distribution operations.
• Oversee receiving, storage, inventory, handling, and shipment of hazmat.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance across operations.
• Develop staffing plans and manage labor resources.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Coordinate spill response, containment, and remediation activities.
• Lead internal and external compliance audits and inspections.
• Serve as primary contact for customers on hazmat operations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Hazmat handling

Safety management

Analytical skills

Communication

WMS experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in SCM/Logistics

Equiv. experience considered

Tools

WMS

Job description

RK Logistics Group seeks a Hazmat Operations Manager to oversee safe handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials. You will lead teams, ensure compliance with DOT/OSHA/EPA/RCRA and NFPA standards, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and customer service.

You will develop staffing plans, manage KPIs, and coordinate audits while maintaining a strong safety culture in a fast-paced warehouse environment.