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Transportation Regulatory Compliance Manager - #1470
Syngenta
Greensboro, NC
As global demand for food and fuel continues to rise, we are dedicated to our purpose: Bringing plant potential to life. Syngenta is one of
the world's leading companies with more than 24,000 employees in over 90 countries. We work in a collaborative and inspiring culture where
personal contribution is rewarded and growth and development are at the heart of our culture.
Through our world-class science, global reach and commitment to working with our customers, we help to increase crop productivity,
protect the environment and improve health and quality of life.
There's never been a more important time to join Syngenta.
Role Purpose –
Manage the compliance of distribution activities of Syngenta products and materials within NAFTA with all relevant national and International transport regulatory requirements and company policies. Communicate the impact of distribution safety policies and regulatory programs to all NAFTA Supply Chain Stakeholders. Compile, submit, and maintain NAFTA non-compliance reporting to Global Distribution, Basel. Ensure that global, regional, and US distribution safety programs are administered in a balanced and uniform manner.
Accountabilities –
Review the properties of all materials managed by NAFTA Supply Chain and classify them for regulatory and transportation purposes. Assign DOT hazard classification. Populate, Review, and Maintain classification data in SAP, IDS, MSDSs and Special Instruction systems.
Facilitate transportation regulatory training programs for NAFTA Supply Chain.
Provide NAFTA Supply Chain with distribution safety expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, Syngenta global standards, and industry best practices.
Promote and advocate NAFTA Supply chain positions on the Syngenta Global Distribution Safety Council.
Represent Syngenta on industry association committees and boards. Develop position papers to feed comments into the regulatory development process.
Provide regulatory and technical support to Syngenta customers and business partners to promote safe and efficient distribution to the end-use customer.
Deliver information on distribution timing, mode, potential, and limitations to the Planning Group to assist in resource allocation.
Research and interpret regulatory changes, and establish a strategy to maximize Syngenta Distribution efficiency while minimizing risk and maintaining compliance.
Facilitate, and submit reports on the NAFTA distribution safety audit program. Ensure all NAFTA distribution incidents and non-conformances are appropriately reported and reviewed. Represent NAFTA audit activities on the Global Distribution Safety Committee.
Assume the lead role in penalty negotiations to reduce the financial and reputation impact of transportation compliance violations.
Knowledge, Experience & Capabilities –
Critical knowledge
A thorough understanding of US and International transportation safety programs is essential. The experience and knowledge to review and interpret current and proposed regulations to assess the impact on the company's operations is required. Familiarity with chemical properties and the ability to translate published scientific data into transportation hazard classifications is critical.
Critical experience
Minimum 10 years experience with transportation/distribution of chemical products and/or formulations. Hands-on application of classification principles necessary. Demonstrated experience applying risk assessment principles into compliance policies and programs.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
Ability to communicate the regulatory requirements effectively to all stakeholders including customers and various agencies.
Leadership role influencing others to respond to safety measures accordingly without prompting.
Ability to strongly advocate unpopular issues when they enhance safety, yet remain flexible when necessary.
SAP understanding for input and maintenance of critical product information.
Performance orientation
Customer orientation
Teamwork orientation
Change orientation
Organisation effectiveness
Strategic ability
Critical leadership capabilities
Set direction
Create edge
Drive results
Critical Success Factors and Key Challenges
The role requires a commitment to achieve the highest level of safety in the distribution of the company's products.
This calls for strong action at times when conflicting objectives arise. The requirements of the marketplace have to be
balanced between safety needs and delivery expectations. Investigating causes of incidents and non-conformances to learn
where the system failed, and the ability to recommend corrective action is essential. The ability to lead
multi-functional teams to achieve operational changes is a necessary part of this role.
Additional Information –
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Typical office environment and workstation
WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Flexible working hours at busy times may be required to support the business needs
Travel to Crop Protection, contract service provider, and customer locations by car/plane
Frequent overnight and multi-day trips, week long trips internationally
OTHER
All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Valid driver's license
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Syngenta offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including market-based pay, health/dental insurance, a generous 401(k) program, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance.
Qualified candidates should apply today! Please submit your application online at www.syngentacareers.com. EOE
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