Health, Safety & Environmental Regional Manager

Gates Corporation • Lithonia, GA

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional HSE Manager leads proactive risk reduction initiatives and ensures alignment with regional and corporate HSE standards, policies, and enterprise-wide programs. In addition to supporting the Lithonia site, this role is responsible for HSE compliance, standardization, and oversight across Gate’s multi-site network of high-volume distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada, driving standardized HSE programs, audits, training, and regulatory compliance within fast-paced logistics and warehouse environments. This position partners closely with sites leadership, operations, and HR to drive continuous improvement initiatives that promote safe, efficient, and compliant warehouse operations.

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

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior