Health, Safety & Enviromental Manager

Overview

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few.

Because why not do it all?

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Hebron plant, you will be an HSE Manager.

The HSE Manager leads proactive risk reduction strategies and ensures full alignment with regional and corporate HSE standards, policies, and enterprise-wide initiatives. This role drives implementation of HSE programs at the site level while ensuring local execution meets or exceeds regulatory and company expectations. This role partners closely with site leadership, operations, and HR to drive continuous improvement initiatives to support safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse operations.

• 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 distribution centers.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable local, state, and federal 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.
• 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.
• 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 site 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.

• Bachelor s degree required;
  Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive HSE experience supporting distribution center or warehouse operations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems; preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1910 and EPA regulations applicable to warehouse operations.
• Experience leading incident investigations, audits, and corrective action programs.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver HSE training programs in an operational environment.
• Experience with ergonomics, material handling systems, powered industrial trucks, and emergency response procedures.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

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

• Full-Time
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options:
  • Benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately…