Export & Dangerous Goods Shipping Program Manager

Help Build the Engine That Moves Powerus

Powerus is scaling advanced unmanned systems from our Rock Hill, SC facility. As we expand production in our ~300,000 sq. ft. site, we need a Program Manager to architect and run outbound logistics—domestic and international—while ensuring impeccable dangerous goods compliance.

Your Mission

• Design, implement, and operate a robust outbound shipping program covering air, ocean, and ground.
• Lead all dangerous goods activity—especially lithium batteries—across classification, packaging, labeling, documentation, and carrier selection.
• Publish and maintain SOPs, DG manuals, documentation standards, and required training.
• Own documentation quality: commercial invoices, packing lists, BLs, AWBs, DG declarations, and export paperwork.
• Coordinate customs clearance and rapidly resolve holds and paperwork issues.
• Develop and manage partnerships with freight forwarders, customs brokers, carriers, couriers, and specialist providers.
• Stand up scalable processes, reporting, and shipment tracking to support rising output.
• Safeguard high-value, sensitive, oversized, and regulated goods through tailored packaging and transit plans.
• Deliver on urgent and time-definite shipments without compromising safety or compliance.
• Continuously improve cost, lead times, and carrier performance through data-driven decisions.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Hands-on outbound logistics experience in manufacturing, aerospace, defense, automotive, electronics, industrial, or similar complex operations.
• Current dangerous goods certification with proven DG shipping experience—required.
• Deep knowledge of IATA/ICAO air transport requirements and relevant DOT hazmat regulations.
• Background shipping lithium-ion and lithium-metal batteries (strongly preferred).
• International freight and customs experience, including export compliance and documentation.
• Direct engagement with forwarders, brokers, airlines, ocean and trucking carriers, and niche logistics vendors.
• Expertise in packaging, labeling, classification, and compliance documentation.
• Calm under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced factory setting; unshakeable attention to detail.
• Ownership mindset from dock to delivery, with clear communication and reporting.
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Rock Hill, SC.

Why This Role Matters

Our customers span the United States and international markets, and our products are sensitive, high-value, and often regulated. The shipping program you establish will enable Powerus to move faster while staying fully compliant—turning outbound logistics into a strategic advantage.

About Powerus

Powerus is a next-generation American autonomous systems company focused on advanced unmanned systems, defense technology, engineering, and manufacturing. We’re investing heavily in Rock Hill with an approximately 300,000 sq. ft. facility and rapid manufacturing growth. Join us to build the outbound backbone that scales with our production.