Health, Safety & Enviromental Manager

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.

Lets 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?

WHAT TO EXPECT

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 Health, Safety & Environmental Manager.

The HSE Manager leads proactive risk reduction initiatives and ensures alignment with regional and corporate HSE standards, policies, and enterprise-wide programs. This role provides HSE oversight and support across the distribution center operations, ensuring consistency in HSE programs, audits, training, risk management, and regulatory compliance within a fast-paced logistics and warehouse environment.

This position partners closely with site leadership, Operations, HR, and other key stakeholders to strengthen HSE performance, standardize best practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that promote safe, efficient, and compliant distribution center operations.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Lead site‑level Health, Safety, and Environmental programs in alignment with corporate policies and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure distribution center operations comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, and local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations.
• 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.

About You

• Bachelor's degree required; Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of progressive HSE experience supporting distribution center or warehouse operations.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems, with the ability to support Gates' Production Systems and processes.
• Strong understanding of OSHA 1910 standards, EPA regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulatory 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Core Competencies

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

BENEFITS

• Full-Time

• 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

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as One Gates and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.