Safety Advisor for Transport of Dangerous Goods

Project overview

For our client, we are looking for a Safety Advisor for the transport of dangerous goods - RCA, CAPA, and operational specialist support.

Purpose of the Request

To hire an experienced safety advisor who can lead the initial root cause analysis, support the development of CAPA, manage urgent issues, and contribute to establishing a long-term, robust approach to dangerous goods.

The operation needs to be strengthened with external specialist competence in the transport of dangerous goods due to identified deviations in outgoing deliveries and requirements for a CAPA report.

There is an immediate need to stabilize handling, investigate underlying causes, and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

3.1 Initial Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

3.2 CAPA Support

3.3 Operational Support in Urgent Matters

3.4 Review of Working Methods and Organization

Onboardinginfo:

• Background and Starting Point
• Objectives of the Assignment
• Determine direct, underlying, and system-related causes of the deviations.
• Establish or quality assure CAPA with a clear link between causes, actions, responsibilities, and verification.
• Reduce the risk of further deviations and disruptions.
• Ensure a legally compliant and robust process for dangerous goods.
• Identify needs for long-term improvements in processes, system support, competence, governance, and responsibilities.
• Scope of the Assignment
• Plan, lead, and document a structured RCA based on facts, documents, and interviews.
• Map event sequences, deviations, and control points.
• Identify causes and systemic deficiencies.
• Analyze the flow from product information to transport.
• Assess whether the deficiencies are isolated or systematic.
• Document conclusions for CAPA and external follow-up.
• Support the development and quality assurance of the CAPA report.
• Ensure a traceable link between root causes and corrective/preventive actions.
• Divide actions into immediate, short-term, and long-term activities.
• Propose responsibilities, priorities, target states, and verification.
• Identify interim controls until permanent solutions are implemented.
• Specialist support in delivery and transport issues such as classification, packaging requirements, labeling, transport documentation, choice of transport mode, and risk-reducing measures.
• Document advice for traceability and transfer to regular working methods.
• Review processes, instructions, roles, mandates, and responsibilities.
• Assess competence, training needs, and requirements.
• Evaluate the handling of safety data sheets and dangerous goods information.
• Analyze connections between item data, product structure, business systems, and delivery documentation.
• Assess the handling of changes in transport modes and follow-up.
• Delimitations and Responsibilities
• The consultant provides qualified advisory and investigative support.
• Operational responsibility and decisions on actions remain with the operation.
• Any needs for external specialist services must be identified and reported separately.
• Competence and Experience Requirements
• Documented experience as a safety advisor or equivalent specialist in the transport of dangerous goods.
• Practical experience with international transport flows and industrial operations.
• Experience with deviation investigations, RCA, and CAPA.
• Experience with process review, responsibilities, and training programs for dangerous goods.
• Ability to work operationally in urgent cases and systematically with long-term improvements.
• Very good communication skills in Swedish and English.
• Working Method and Presence
• The main consultant is expected to work on-site during the initial phase to quickly understand the operation and provide support.
• After the initial phase, work can be partially remote.
• The consultant must prioritize urgent issues with a direct impact on safety and deliveries.
• Expected Deliverables
• Initial Situation Report: current status, risks, information needs, and interim controls.
• Documented RCA: method, facts, analysis, causes, and systemic gaps.
• CAPA Documentation: traceable link between root causes and actions.
• Prioritized Action Plan: immediate, short-term, and long-term activities.
• Gap Analysis: assessment of processes, roles, competence, and system support.
• Recommendation for Continued Support: scope, competence needs, and presence.
• Scope and Timeframe
• Initial analysis and stabilization phase.
• Further scope and approach to be proposed after RCA results.
• Flexible proposal desired with a clear breakdown of activities.
• Content of Supplier's Response
• Proposed consultant/consulting team with CV and certificates.
• Method and work plan for the initial phase.
• Availability and presence in Alingsås.
• Price and terms.
• Assumptions, delimitations, and dependencies.
• Reporting and collaboration structure.
• At least two relevant reference assignments.
• Evaluation Criteria
• Practical experience with RCA, CAPA, and operational dangerous goods handling.
• Ability to be on-site quickly and support the operation.
• Understanding of industrial process and system interfaces.
• Quality and clarity of working methods.
• Commercial terms and flexibility.
• Consultants must complete the SSG Entrance to gain access to ID cards and other accesses, this is paid for by the consulting company
• The consultant must be equipped with steel-toed boots, a high-visibility vest (with the logo of the consulting company) and a mobile phone.
• Drug test shall be performed before assignment start.
• Please confirm that a basic background check of the consultant will be conducted in accordance with the client’s applicable procedures. The background check typically takes 2–3 business days to complete, with the cost borne by the supplier.

Project details

• Start: 2026-11-02
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Alingsås, Sweden, SE
• Languages: Swedish