Manager - Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) Training

Manager - DGR Training

About Business:

Adani Group: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Airports Holding Limited: Adani Airports Holding Limited is reshaping the aviation landscape, transforming airports into dynamic hubs of connectivity, innovation, and service excellence. By prioritizing passenger experience, leveraging state-of-the-art technology, and enhancing operational efficiency, we are redefining airport infrastructure across India. Our vision is to create world-class airports that serve as gateways to regional development and global connectivity, positioning Adani Airports as a leader in the aviation sector with a focus on sustainable growth and community impact.

Job Purpose: Lead - Cargo Training and Audit is responsible for managing and overseeing the training programs and audit processes related to the handling of dangerous goods within the organization's cargo operations. This role ensures that all personnel are adequately trained, and all procedures are compliant with national and international regulations, thereby contributing to the safety, efficiency, and compliance of the cargo handling processes.

Training Program Development and Management:

Develop comprehensive training curriculum for the safe handling of dangerous goods, tailored to meet the specific needs of the organization.

Monitor the delivery of training programs, ensuring that all personnel are proficient in the latest safety practices and regulatory requirements.

Conduct Dangerous Goods Training:

Monitor training sessions to cargo staff, ground handling agents, and other relevant personnel on the safe handling of dangerous goods.

Design specialized training for various roles, such as loaders, ramp handlers, and cargo supervisors, tailored to their specific responsibilities.

Stakeholder Management:

Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align training and safety initiatives with organizational goals and stakeholder expectations.

Maintain a communication strategy to keep stakeholders informed about changes in regulations, training outcomes, and audit findings, ensuring transparency and trust.

Technology Integration:

Implement e-learning platforms and simulation-based training to enhance learning experiences and improve retention of safety protocols for dangerous goods handling.

Utilize compliance management software to automate the tracking of regulatory changes and streamline the internal and external audit processes.

Regulatory Compliance:

Stay updated with the latest regulations regarding dangerous goods and ensure that all operations are in compliance.

Develop strategies to maintain continuous compliance with changing regulations.

Process Improvement:

Continuously seek and implement best practices for the training and audit of dangerous goods handling.

Benchmark the organization's practices against industry standards to ensure a leading position in cargo safety and compliance.

 

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Head - Cargo Operations

Training Department Staff

Cargo Handling Personnel

Safety and Compliance Team

Operations Management

Finance Team

Other Teams (as needed)

Key Stakeholders - External:

Regulatory Authorities

Audit Firms

Airlines and Freight Forwarders

Training and Certification Bodies

 

Educational Qualifications:

Postgraduate degree in Management, Engineering, or a related field that provides a strong foundation for understanding complex cargo operations.

Work Experience:

10+ years of experience in the air cargo business of an airport or airline, with a significant portion of that time spent in roles related to safety, training, or compliance

Certifications Required:

DGR by DGCA/ ICAO/ IATA (Every 2 years)

Professional Skills for DGR Instructors by DGCA/ IATA

Experience Level

Senior Level