Dangerous Goods Supervisor

Dangerous Goods Supervisor | IMDG Compliance Specialist | Supervisor Gevaarlijke Goederen Shipping | Maritime Cargo Safety Officer | België

Are you at home in the world of dangerous goods, know the IMDG Code like the back of your hand, and want a role where safety and compliance truly make a difference? For one of the largest international players in the maritime sector and container shipping, we are looking for a Dangerous Goods Supervisor to help ensure that dangerous and high-risk cargo is transported safely and according to the rules all over the world.

You will be based at our client's regional office and report directly to the Critical & Dangerous Cargo Manager. You are the expert that agencies, vessel operations, and commercial teams worldwide look to when it comes to dangerous goods, hazardous waste, or critical cargo. A role with significant substance, international impact, and a clear role in the safety culture of a global shipping and logistics network.

What will you do?

• You supervise the assessment and approval of dangerous goods bookings in the internal system and ensure everything complies with the IMDG Code and internal guidelines
• You check documentation, declarations, packaging, marking, labeling, placarding, and segregation before a shipment is accepted
• You provide technical advice and support regarding cargo acceptance to agencies, sales, and operations all over the world
• You monitor the vessel planning of dangerous goods, with attention to safe stowage and segregation throughout the entire journey
• You ensure that the documents of compliance of vessels are correctly checked and updated
• You assess and approve transports of hazardous waste according to the Basel Convention and national and international legislation
• You coordinate the approval of critical cargo together with the head office and the competent authorities
• You investigate misdeclared, undeclared, or non-compliant cargo and initiate the appropriate corrective and preventive actions
• You develop and optimize screening parameters to detect incorrect or undeclared dangerous cargo as early as the booking process
• You follow new regulations closely and ensure that changes are incorporated into procedures and working methods in a timely manner
• You maintain strong contacts with governments, industry organizations, terminals, vessels, agencies, and internal colleagues
• You contribute to procedures, guidelines, training, and improvement projects that strengthen cargo safety within the network
• You advise the senior management of the head office on the safe and compliant transport of dangerous and critical cargo
• A bachelor's or master's degree in maritime sciences, logistics, supply chain management, engineering, chemistry, or a related field, or equivalent experience

• Experience with the transport of dangerous goods, maritime operations, shipping, logistics, or regulatory compliance
• Thorough knowledge of the IMDG Code and the regulations surrounding dangerous goods, acquired through training or in practice
• Experience with cargo acceptance, vessel planning, or compliance within a maritime or logistics environment is a clear asset
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly assess risks and find practical solutions
• Accuracy and a sincere commitment to safety and quality
• You communicate fluently and enjoy working with teams from different cultures and regions
• You work independently, set priorities, and remain calm when things need to move quickly
• You like to take the lead in compliance initiatives and actively think along about improvements
• Excellent knowledge of English, additional languages are a plus
• You are willing to travel occasionally and work in a shift system