Director, Transportation, Hazmat, Warehouse Compliance

Veho

. Build and lead Veho’s enterprise Transportation & Warehouse Compliance program .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and leading enterprise compliance programs, particularly in hazardous materials and transportation operations. Proficient in regulatory compliance, risk management, and building effective training and monitoring systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Hazardous Materials ComplianceTransportation Compliance ManagementOSHA Regulations KnowledgeCarrier Qualification ProcessesRegulatory Audit Program Development

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Action ManagementData Integrity ValidationCompliance Dashboard DevelopmentSOP DevelopmentHazmat Training CertificationOperational Risk AssessmentCarrier Credentialing

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsAnalytical SkillsCollaboration SkillsLeadership Skills

Tools & Technologies

TMSWMSAudit SoftwareCompliance PlatformsSafety Management SystemsPower BILumiformSharePoint SOP Libraries

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply ChainBachelor’s Degree in BusinessBachelor’s Degree in LogisticsBachelor’s Degree in SafetyBachelor’s Degree in Risk Management

Industry Keywords

Transportation ComplianceWarehouse SafetyHazardous Materials RegulationsFMCSA RegulationsDOT ComplianceMotor Carrier AuthorityDangerous Goods OperationsOperational ComplianceChain of Custody StandardsCarrier Safety Ratings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead Veho’s enterprise Transportation & Warehouse Compliance program
Develop compliance policies, governance standards, and internal controls across transportation and warehouse operations
Build and own the strategic roadmap for hazardous materials and package-handling capabilities
Identify and secure additional transportation or carrier authority and regulatory approvals needed to expand network capabilities
Support establishment of broker, motor, or air carrier authority
Oversee hazardous materials and dangerous goods compliance across the network
Develop and maintain standardized hazmat SOPs, work instructions, and operational playbooks
Validate hazardous materials data integrity, including UN numbers, hazard classes, packing groups, and shipping requirements
Own carrier credentialing and qualification processes
Establish ongoing carrier monitoring programs
Develop enterprise and network-wide compliance audit programs
Oversee compliance with OSHA documentation, operational policies, chain of custody standards, driver verification, package handling, and facility standards
Develop, monitor, and verify corrective and preventative action plans
Support OSHA, DOT, and FMCSA inspections, agency inquiries, and legal investigations
Monitor federal, state, and local transportation and workplace safety regulations
Develop executive dashboards and KPIs for compliance, audit performance, carrier health, regulatory readiness, and operational risk
Present compliance trends, emerging risks, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
Partner with Product and Engineering to automate compliance monitoring, audit management, and carrier credentialing
Support hazardous materials configuration in WMS and operational systems
Build compliance training programs and deliver hazardous materials, dangerous goods, and safety training
Certify and recertify employees on hazmat handling, packaging, labeling, and shipping
Support MHE certifications and new-hire safety orientation
Partner with clients on hazardous materials onboarding, operational readiness, and new site launches

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of progressive experience in transportation, logistics, warehousing, regulatory compliance, risk management, or related operational leadership
Demonstrated experience building or leading enterprise compliance, governance, audit, or operational risk programs
Experience managing carrier qualification and ongoing compliance monitoring programs
Experience supporting hazardous materials and dangerous goods operations, ideally within warehouse or 3PL environments
Experience conducting investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action management
Experience partnering with Legal, Operations, Procurement, HR, Safety, Security, and executive leadership
Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations
Strong working knowledge of FMCSA regulations
Strong working knowledge of DOT compliance
Knowledge of motor carrier authority (MC/DOT)
Knowledge of carrier safety ratings (CSA/SMS)
Knowledge of transportation insurance requirements
Knowledge of warehouse safety and operational compliance
Knowledge of hazardous materials and dangerous goods regulations (49 CFR, IATA, IMDG, EPA)
Strong analytical skills with experience building executive reporting and compliance dashboards
Familiarity with TMS, WMS, audit software, compliance platforms, safety management systems, Lumiform, SharePoint SOP libraries, and Power BI
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Safety, Risk Management, or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive equity package
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)
Unlimited PTO for exempt-level roles
10–20% travel opportunity based on operational needs, audits, onboarding support, investigations, training, and high-risk site assessments
Career growth opportunities