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)
- 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.