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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Manufacturing Parts Operations team is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Haz Mat Compliance Manager.
The primary responsibility of this role is to lead operational compliance initiatives to support all Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) locations to meet or exceed Haz Mat regulatory requirements.
Reporting to the Logistics Operations Senior Manager, the person in this role will lead the Haz Mat Compliance Team objective to develop and implement Haz Mat policies, programs, and training to ensure Toyota’s regulatory compliance. This leader will collaborate with regulatory agencies, trade groups, and internal TMNA teams to establish and execute a long-term compliance strategy for Toyota Motor North America.
What you’ll be doing
Lead the development & implementation of the hazardous material operational strategy and drive alignment to that strategy throughout Toyota Motor North America.
Develop & implement policies, programs, and procedures for the management of hazardous materials throughout Toyota Motor North America, including affiliates within the USA, Canada & Mexico
Engage with emerging regulations and legislation through the development of regulatory interpretation, guidance, and application to all areas of international hazardous material transport.
Provide regulatory guidance that supports lithium battery engineering and design, battery manufacturing, and battery packaging divisions within both TMNA and TMC in the rapidly evolving area of lithium battery technologies.
Develop & implement training resources, content, eLearnings, and reporting capabilities to drive appropriate deployment of compliance training throughout Toyota Motor North America, including affiliates within the USA, Canada & Mexico. Provide targeted regulatory risk identification, quantification, and mitigation advice as required.
Oversee the development of facility hazardous material coordinators, perform onsite compliance support evaluations, conduct compliance audits, and facilitate the implementation of mitigation activities.
Lead & develop the Hazmat Compliance Team to implement standardized processes and timely closure of hazardous material & chemical management concerns related to emerging and existing regulations across Toyota Motor North America and its affiliates.
Contribute to the Sustainability and Regulatory Affairs function and work closely with the management team to support the achievement of shared goals.
Support North American and international Toyota business units in hazardous materials, transportation, and Chemical regulations.
Collaborate with the packaging teams to ensure all packaging meets regulatory requirements prior to part movement in the supply chain.
Support the Chemical Management Office (CMO) to ensure part EDS/SDS is collected to ensure compliance prior to part movement in the supply chain.
Coordinate with the Toyota legal team to lead engagement with regulatory agencies including on-site inspections, regulatory change requests, and agency inquiries.
Manage the haz mat team budget including, annual budget requests, quarterly forecasts, and monthly analysis.
Oversee the engagement with haz mat compliance consultants, software providers, and regulatory publications such as Currie, Chemtrec, Bureau of Dangerous Goods, Ship Haz Mat, IATA, IMDG, and DOT.
Lead cross functional process improvement (JKK) and Problem Solving (TBP) both within the haz mat team and across the organization.
What you bring
Bachelor’s Degree or higher or 10+ years of equivalent professional experience in Haz Mat or Supply Chain Management
Direct Haz Mat compliance experience
Broad understanding of the structure of hazardous material laws and regulations
Supervisory experience with responsibility for direct reports
Ability to work with, influence, coordinate, and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
Ability to travel, both domestic and international, 25%-50%
Added bonus if you have
Advanced Degree (above Bachelor’s)
Current Certified Dangerous Goods Professional (CMDG Certification)
Current certification in one or more of the following: 49 CFR DOT Transport Regulations, Canadian Transportation Regulations, Mexico Transportation Regulations, International Civil Aviation, International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code
Working experience with Microsoft Power BI (including data importation, slicer manipulation, report creation and troubleshooting)
Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies and investigations
Experience with Haz Mat trade group, such as Professional Rechargeable Battery Association (PRBA) or Council on Safe Transportation of Hazardous Articles (COSTHA)
TBP Panel Certified (Toyota Team Member Only)
Proficiency in JKK development and application (Toyota Team Member Only)
Demonstrated capability to manage using OMDS/FMDS/Process Visualization (Toyota Team Member Only)
What we’ll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:
A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
Paid holidays and paid time off
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.
Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.