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Health, Safety & Environmental Regional Manager

Gates Corporation · Lithonia, GA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individuals to join our Americas team. Located in our Lithonia, GA (Atlanta Metro), you will be a Regional Health, Safety & Environmental Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Lead site-level Health, Safety, and Environmental programs in alignment with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with Regional HSE to implement enterprise risk-reduction strategies and ensure consistent application of standards across all U.S. and Canadian distribution centers.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, federal, and Canadian safety and environmental regulations for distribution center operations.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, including audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments related to warehouse operations, powered industrial trucks, dock activities, material handling, and facility systems.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate workplace hazards associated with receiving, picking, packing, storage, and material-handling equipment.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence across all supported DCs.
  • Oversee OSHA and environmental reporting, recordkeeping, and documentation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees, leaders, and contractors across all shifts and distribution sites.
  • Lead and support site safety committees and influence leadership to promote a strong safety culture.
  • Partner with Operations and HR on workers' compensation, injury management, and return-to-work programs.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce incidents, improve compliance, and enhance overall HSE performance.
  • Monitor environmental metrics (air, waste, water, spill response, stormwater, etc.) to ensure performance aligns with Corporate Sustainability targets and risk management expectations.
  • Manage contractor safety programs and ensure compliance with site safety standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive HSE experience supporting distribution center or warehouse operations.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, including domestic and international travel.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
  • Strong understanding of OSHA 1910, EPA regulations, and applicable Canadian regulatory frameworks (e.g., CCOHS and provincial requirements).
  • Experience leading incident investigations, audits, and corrective action programs.
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver HSE training in an operational environment.
  • Experience with ergonomics, material handling systems, powered industrial trucks, and emergency response procedures.

Qualifications

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Skills

  • Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
  • PPE & Hazard Communication
  • Lockout/Tagout (as applicable to DC equipment)
  • Environmental Compliance (air, waste, spill response)
  • Benefits

    • Full-Time
    • Bonus Eligibility
    • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
    • Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
    • Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation, additionally 8 sick days
    • 11 paid holidays
    • 401(k): company matching up to 6%
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Employee Discounts
    • Relocation support is available for qualified candidates open to relocating to the Atlanta, GA area.

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