HSE Coordinator: Safety & Compliance Innovator

Gates Corporation; Kelly Town (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays included

Sick days

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gates is seeking an HSE Coordinator at our Poplar Bluff plant to develop, implement, and oversee health, safety, and environmental programs that ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safe, sustainable workplace.

The role requires proactive monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and partnership with stakeholders to enhance workplace safety and environmental accountability across processes, services, and products, with leadership of the facility safety team.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of progressive Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE) experience.
• 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, DOT, EPA).
• Maintain HSE Standards under ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 to assess and mitigate risks.
• Conduct internal audits and inspections with recommended 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.
• Conduct self-assessments of HSE and Management systems for compliance.
• Lead the facility safety team to foster a safety-focused culture.

Skills

Lean problem-solving

Incident investigation

HSE training

Ergonomics

First aid

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Gates is seeking an HSE Coordinator at our Poplar Bluff plant to develop, implement, and oversee health, safety, and environmental programs that ensure regulatory compliance and promote a safe, sustainable workplace.

The role requires proactive monitoring, continuous improvement initiatives, and partnership with stakeholders to enhance workplace safety and environmental accountability across processes, services, and products, with leadership of the facility safety team.