HSE Coordinator: Lead Safety & Compliance Kaizen

Gates Corporation; Poplar Bluff (MO); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

3 weeks vacation + 11 holidays + 8 s

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Poplar Bluff, MO, seeks an experienced HSE Coordinator to develop, implement, and oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. You will ensure regulatory compliance, lead risk assessments, audits, and training initiatives to advance workplace safety and environmental accountability.

The position emphasizes proactive monitoring, continuous improvement, and collaboration with stakeholders to maintain a safe, sustainable manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of progressive Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of OSHA 1910, EPA, DOT, and other safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA).
• Maintain Gates HSE Standards under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems to mitigate risks.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections with corrective actions.
• Perform and update HSE risk assessments per Gates Safety Kaizen guidelines.
• Handle regulatory reporting and record-keeping for OSHA and environmental compliance.
• Enhance and maintain regulatory programs for continuous improvement.
• Lead the facility safety team to foster a culture of safety and compliance.

Skills

Lean problem-solving

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

HSE training delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Gates Corporation in Poplar Bluff, MO, seeks an experienced HSE Coordinator to develop, implement, and oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. You will ensure regulatory compliance, lead risk assessments, audits, and training initiatives to advance workplace safety and environmental accountability.

The position emphasizes proactive monitoring, continuous improvement, and collaboration with stakeholders to maintain a safe, sustainable manufacturing environment.