Hazardous Materials Regulatory Mgr

Harcros Chemicals is an employee-owned chemical manufacturing and distribution company headquartered in Kansas City, Kansas, with over a century of industry experience. With operations across North America and a nationwide distribution network, we deliver reliable, high-quality chemical solutions to customers worldwide across industries including water treatment, agriculture, oil and gas, personal care, and more. Safety, sustainability, and exceptional service are at the core of everything we do. 

Position Summary: 

The Hazardous Material Regulatory Manager ensures the safe storage, handling, packaging, and transportation of hazardous materials and dangerous goods in compliance with 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG regulations. This role partners with operations, transportation, safety, and environmental teams to develop compliance programs, provide regulatory guidance, support training initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement. The position also manages regulatory issues, evaluates emerging regulations, and helps ensure business operations meet all hazardous materials and dangerous goods requirements. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Ensure compliance with hazardous materials and dangerous goods regulations, including 49 CFR, IATA, and IMDG requirements.  

• Develop, implement, and maintain hazardous materials policies, procedures, and compliance programs.  

• Provide regulatory guidance and subject matter expertise to operations, transportation, safety, and environmental teams.  

• Oversee the proper classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and transportation of hazardous materials.  

• Support and administer hazardous materials evaluation, auditing, and continuous improvement initiatives.  

• Monitor compliance performance metrics, identify risks, and implement corrective actions as needed.  

• Develop and coordinate hazardous materials training programs to ensure regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness.  

• Manage regulatory inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.  

• Track regulatory and legislative changes, assess business impacts, and recommend appropriate actions to leadership.  

• Represent the organization with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and external partners on hazardous materials matters. 

Qualifications: 

Required 

• 3–5 years of experience in hazardous materials/dangerous goods transportation, handling, storage, or regulatory compliance. 

• Demonstrated experience applying U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials Regulations under 49 CFR, including classification, packaging, marking, labeling, shipping documentation, and transportation requirements. 

• Working knowledge of IATA and IMDG dangerous goods regulations. 

• Experience interpreting regulatory requirements and providing compliance guidance to operational teams. 

• Working knowledge of UPS and FedEx hazardous materials shipping requirements. 

• Knowledge of hazardous waste management and disposal requirements. 

Preferred 

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred. 

• Third Party Contract Logistics or Major Transportation carrier experience 

Work Environment: 

• On site at our Kansas City, KS headquarters 

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to travel to company locations, warehouses, distribution centers, and regulatory meetings as needed.  

• Ability to conduct site inspections, audits, and evaluations in warehouse, transportation, and industrial environments.  

• Ability to navigate operational facilities safely.  

• Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials, records, or sample packages weighing up to 25 pounds.  

• Ability to visually inspect hazardous material packaging, labeling, markings, and shipping documentation. 

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when conducting facility visits or working in areas where hazardous materials are stored or handled.  

• Ability to respond to emergency situations, investigations, or incident reviews as required. 

Why Join Harcros Chemicals? 

• Employee-owned company where your contributions drive shared success 

• Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, and vehicle/car allowances for eligible roles 

• Comprehensive benefits, including multiple medical plan options, disability coverage, AD&D, and life insurance 

• Strong retirement benefits with ESOP participation, 401(k) and Roth options, company contributions, and early vesting 

• Access to Lyra mental health and wellness resources for employees and dependents starting day one 

• Supportive, team-focused culture that values collaboration and growth 

• 10 paid holidays, including one floating holiday 

• Opportunity to build a meaningful career with a company committed to excellence