Nufarm · 16 hours ago
Rail, Bulk, DOT Compliance Specialist
Alsip, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$84K/yr - $106K/yr
7+ years expNufarm is a dependable partner in agriculture, helping growers worldwide with their challenges. The Rail, Bulk, DOT Compliance Specialist will lead rail operations and ensure compliance with DOT, FRA, and CT-PAT regulations while managing fleet and bulk logistics to optimize costs and service.
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Responsibilities
Manage Rail/Bulk operations
Manage fleet
Generate an ongoing fleet size plan that is aligned with stakeholders and obtain/return cars to obtain plan
Manage/procure leases. Obtains offers, reviews make/buy
Ensure cars to shop are optimal. Provide diversions and returns to minimize cost to/from costs to shop. Ensure timing maximizes fleet capacity during peak periods
Manage all demurrage/delays to minimize cost and maximize service
Work upstream to affect and secure mode compliance on rail lanes to targets
Drives efficiencies on utilization, car application and max loading, and wash requirements. Models costs for network improvements
Ensures all necessary filing with railroads/FRA are complete such as Umler and OT-5 / OT-57
Approves all invoices and provides input to budgets/forecasts
Manages all track storage agreements (USA) to ensure fit and costs
Lead rail relationships and manage rail performance. Lead negotiations. Ensures routes are optimal & billing accurate
Develops efficient tools for RC tracking, generating waybills. Identifies delayed cars/idle cars in route to minimize cost/impact
Ambassador to all demurrage, including CH inbound demurrage due to fleet/raw material purchases
Supervises/Provides guidance to Bulk Logistics Analyst and serves as back up
Manage bulk terminals and transloaders. Ensures plans that optimize tanks & service providers meet performance requirements
Manages the bulk network to provide solutions to lower cost or improve service. A resource to procurement/business on alternative network solutions/flows
Partner within the logistics team to drive operational logistics results
Regulatory Compliance with DOT (US/Canada), FRA, & CT-PAT & hazmat
SME & coordinator for DOT [Department of Transportation]/shipping for both US and Canada, assuring compliance with US DOT’s PHMSA (Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration) and Transport Canada’s TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992)
Performs classifications & shipping instructions into Oracle on new items and as the SME for TTM of new items
Point of contact for any questions on labels, marks or documents for shipping domestic
Interprets section 14 of SDS, collaborates with compliance on concerns
Assures DOT training, content, and sufficient/correct records as required to be in compliance
Leads internal periodic audit of procedures and compliance for DOT. Documents findings/ opportunities for improvement, then initiates action plans for improvements
SME & coordinator for FRA [Federal Railroad Administration]
SME for FRA requirements with shipping
Periodically Audits procedures for compliance. Documents findings/ opportunities for improvement, then initiates action plans for improvements
Ensures current on regulatory requirements. Monitors FRA bulletins/supplier feedback for changes required in the fleet or procedures
Point of contact for FRA, including being on site for plant FRA Inspections (typically Chicago Heights), or citations or fines
SME & coordinator for CT-PAT. [CT-PAT/Customs Trade & Partners Against Terrorism.]
Ensures compliance for Nufarm Americas CT-PAT program
Ensures annual validation are obtained by ensuring links/documents with current procedures internal to Nufarm that meet the CT-PAT program requirements. Initiates actions for any new requirements
Audits periodically Nufarm production sites to ensure procedures & requirements are being followed
Ensures all registrations are complete/current for all sites. DOT, FRA, PHMSA
Focal Point For Shipping Events
Manages Chemtrec (CANUTEX) for DOT Related calls and service
Reviews entries for recurring issues/frequency and ISO14001 compliance
Ensures services, invoices and reporting
Serves as primary focal point of inquiries [First call responder] for spill related concerns
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or operations management
Minimum 7 years of progressive roles in Supply Chain
Minimum 2 years in rail operations, working with Railroads & fleet management or DOT compliance
5+ years in rail operations moving products via Tank Cars
5+ years working regulatory compliance associated with Department of Transportation
5+ years working regulatory compliance associated with Federal Railroad Administration for Hazmat/Dangerous Goods for an Ag company
Preferred
CT-PAT experience helpful, but not required
Benefits
A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
Company
Nufarm
Australian based manufacturer of a wide range of crop protection products for Australian growers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1988-11-10IPO
Leadership Team
Scott Crawford
Chief Financial Officer, North America
Recent News
2025-11-19
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