Transport & Logistics Safety Manager

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Cefic, the European Chemical Industry Council, founded in 1972, is the voice of large, medium and small chemical companies across Europe, which provides 1.1 million jobs and accounts for approximately 15% of world chemicals production.

Cefic strives to be the best respected and most trusted business association in Europe. Based in Brussels, it is a committed partner to the European Union, interacting on behalf of its members with European institutions, non-governmental organisations, the media, and other stakeholders. As an active member of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), Cefic seeks to strengthen existing cooperation with global organisations such as UNEP and the OECD to improve chemicals management worldwide.

The Association’s Mission Is To

• Serve its members by generating and aggregating scientific knowledge that fosters the purpose of the Association in critical areas,
• Offer services and expertise to its members in regulatory, scientific and technical matters,
• Engage, advocate and represent the industry in order to create the right support and policy frameworks in Europe and beyond,
• Add value as a collective compared to individual companies’ activities.
  

Cefic supports the Green Deal and Europe’s ambition to become climate neutral by 2050. Our industry is at the crossroads of the circular economy, climate neutral Europe and safe and sustainable by design chemistry. Chemical Recycling, Electrification of chemical processes, Hydrogen, Digitalisation, CCS and CCU, bio-based chemicals are examples of key topics on our agenda. The time for change is now

To reinforce the Transport and Logistics team, Cefic is looking for a Transport & Logistics Safety Manager

Reporting to the Director of Transport and Logistics, you will manage a diverse range of topics related to the safe and compliant transport and logistics of products and raw materials of the chemical industry.

With the support of issue teams and expert working groups, you will be responsible for following up on key transport & logistics safety policy and regulatory developments at EU, UN and IMO level, and for developing positions to address these, taking into account legal, political and company boundaries. You will support Cefic members in the development of guidelines and training programs to promote transport safety compliance and excellence of the chemical industry. Finally, you will coordinate Cefic’s Transport Emergency Response Scheme and provide expert input to the SQAS assessment scheme.

Are you inspired by these responsibilities?

You Will

• Follow-up of all new developments in the international regulations for the transport of dangerous goods by the different modes of transport (road, rail, barge, sea and air).
• Develop and submit proposals for amendments to the transport regulations, upon request of chemical companies or sector groups.
• Analyse proposals from other parties (Member States or other stakeholders) and develop a Cefic position in close liaison with member companies and other trade associations.
• Represent Cefic at the international meetings (6-8 one-week meetings per year, mainly in Geneva and London) to advocate the chemical industry’s position.
• Develop and promote industry best practice guidelines to further increase the safety, security, sustainability and efficiency of chemical transport and logistics by all transport modes, in close co-operation with the logistics service providers and their representative associations.
• Manage the Cefic Network of Experts on Transport Safety, and the Intervention of Chemical Emergencies (ICE) service group.
• Manage and update the system of Emergency Response Intervention Cards (ERICards).
• Provide input into the maritime emergency response scheme of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA), including the validation of EMSA datasheets.
  

The successful candidate will be an experienced professional who demonstrates the following experience and competencies:

• A master’s degree in engineering, sciences or business management
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in an international working environment in the chemicals manufacturing or transport industry
• Good knowledge of the international regulations for the transport of dangerous goods (UN Recommendations, ADR, RID, ADN, IMDG and IBC Code of IMO...). Experience in participation in the international meetings is an advantage.
• Experience in corporate (internal) auditing (ISO, TDG safety advisor...)
• Proven experience in managing chemicals transport and logistics safety issues
• Understanding of the physical and administrative processes involved in the loading, unloading and transport of materials, including relevant transport legislation
  

Required Personal And Interpersonal Qualities

• A good team player who is able to work as well independently and objectively in a multi-functional and multicultural team
• Strong communication skills: ability to speak clearly and concisely in front of a group; ability to deliver well-organized, very enthusiastic and convincing presentations and ability to adapt style and language to audience
• Excellent writing, networking and negotiation skills (in person and virtually)
• Excellent organisational, project management and computer skills
• A curious personality, keen to learn and improve continuously
• Pro-active with service and customer orientation
• Prepared to live in Belgium (Brussels)
• Full professional proficiency in English (written and oral), additional European languages are a definite asset
• Working in a people oriented, international and dynamic culture at the centre of EU affairs.
• Full time employment contract, Competitive salary according to experience and several benefits. Secondment is also an option.
• Opportunities for employee development (trainings, mentoring).
• Interviews via video conferencing during COVID-19 pandemic.