What are the responsibilities and job description for the HSE Manager position at Gates Corporation?
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Elizabethtown, Kentucky plant, you will be an HSE Manager.
This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote a safe and sustainable work environment. The position requires proactive monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and partnership with stakeholders to enhance workplace safety and environmental accountability.
Key Responsibilities
Benefits
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Elizabethtown, Kentucky plant, you will be an HSE Manager.
This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote a safe and sustainable work environment. The position requires proactive monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and partnership with stakeholders to enhance workplace safety and environmental accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA, DOT, and EPA standards.
- Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems to assess and mitigate health, safety, and environmental risks.
- Conduct internal audits and inspections, recommending corrective actions as needed.
- Perform and update HSE risk assessments in alignment with facility guidelines and internationally recognized standards.
- Identify workplace safety and environmental hazards related to processes, services, and products.
- Handle regulatory reporting and record-keeping for OSHA and environmental compliance.
- Enhance and maintain regulatory programs to ensure continuous improvement.
- Conduct site audits to evaluate compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Direct the facility safety team to foster a culture of safety and compliance.
- 5 – 7 years of progressive Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
- Technical Expertise:
- Experience with Lean problem-solving tools (8D/A3), incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
- Proven ability to develop and deliver HSE training programs.
- Training in ergonomics, machine guarding, and first aid response.
- Regulatory Knowledge:
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910, EPA, DOT, and other safety and environmental regulations.
- Safety Compliance:
- Control of Hazardous Energy
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Electrical Safety
- Ergonomics
- Machinery and Machine Guarding
- Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV)
- Confined Space Entry
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hazard Communication
- Material Handling
- Environmental Compliance:
- Air Quality & Emissions
- Energy Management
- Solid & Hazardous Waste
- Wastewater/Stormwater Management
- Above- & Underground Storage Tank Management
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
