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Regional Health, Safety, & Environmental Manager

Date: Apr 23, 2026

Location: Lithonia, GA, US, 30058 Siloam Springs, AR, US, 72761 Elizabethtown, KY, US, 42701 Greenville, SC, US, 29615 Hebron, KY, US, 41048 Denver, CO, US, 80202 Salem, NH, US, 3079

Company: Gates Corporation

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?

WHAT TO EXPECT As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. This role can be based at one of our key U.S. operations hubs with travel across regional sites, you will be an Americas Regional Health Safety and Environmental Manager. The Regional HSE Manager is a strategic, hands-on leader who partners with the Americas Vice President of Operations, Business Unit Directors, and site leadership to drive a world-class Health, Safety, Environmental, and Sustainability culture across a multi-site network. This high-visibility role has direct impact across manufacturing and distribution operations, leading HSE strategy, standardization, and risk reduction efforts to deliver measurable improvements in safety and sustainability performance. Serving as a key connector between site teams and Corporate HSE, this role aligns priorities, drives consistency, and implements best practices across locations while influencing operational leadership at all levels.

Key responsibilities (to name a few): Contribute to the development and advancement of global HSE standards and best practices as a member of the Global HSE Leadership Team Support the HSE audit program, including leading site self-audits and driving corrective action plans across the Americas region Analyze HSE metrics and trends, partnering with site and business leaders to implement data-driven improvement initiatives Lead and support HSE risk assessments, including Safety Kaizen events, applying the hierarchy of controls to reduce risk and strengthen site performance Mentor site leadership on incident investigations and root cause analysis; lead response efforts for significant incidents and crisis management situations Provide regulatory and technical HSE guidance to site operations and regional leadership, including compliance with U.S., Canadian, and Mexican regulatory requirements. Ensure HSE management systems are effectively implemented and standardized across sites in alignment with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 requirements Drive regional HSE and sustainability improvement initiatives, ensuring execution and accountability across sites Lead HSE integration efforts for acquisitions and divestitures within the region, as assigned. Align and lead regional HSE teams to identify and address shared risks and opportunities across sites and business units Provide functional leadership and oversight to site HSE leaders, building capability and driving performance consistency

ABOUT YOU Bachelor's degree required; Engineering, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, or related field preferred 11+ years of progressive HSE experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHMM, or CIH preferred Ability to travel up to 5070% Strong working knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, including ergonomics, machine safety, environmental permitting, and waste management Proven experience leading sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives Demonstrated ability to partner with business leaders to develop and execute strategic initiatives Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to coach across multiple levels and locations Proven ability to drive cultural change in dynamic, fast-paced environments Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing business needs and deadlines Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into actionable, results-driven plans Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

BENEFITS Full-Time Bonus Eligible 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 Siloam Springs, AR; Salem, NH; Elizabethtown, KY; Denver, CO; or surrounding areas. Please speak with the recruiter regarding additional location options.

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.