HSE Manager

Gates Corporation; Denver (CO); On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking an experienced HSE leader to develop and sustain safety and environmental programs across the facility in Mexico. You will drive compliance with ISO 14001/45001, manage audits, and lead training and contractor safety initiatives.

The role requires 8–10 years of experience in manufacturing, fluent English, and a background in environmental/chemical/industrial engineering or related fields.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of health, safety and environment experience; manufacturing environment preferred.
• Fluent English language required.
• Environmental/chemical/industrial engineering or related field.
• Business or closely related field strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO Management Systems (14001, 45001) and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of safety codes, EPA regulations, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety and environmental programs and policies to manage HSE risks.
• Promote awareness of the company's security policy and objectives.
• Lead audits and inspections; respond to findings and ensure corrective actions.
• Provide leadership to ensure training and record-keeping compliance with local, state, and federal rules.
• Establish and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems and HSE management practices.

Skills

Fluent English

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Lean problem solving (8D/A3)

Root cause analysis

Environmental awareness

Team leadership

Contractor management

Education

Environmental/chemical/industrial engineering degree

Business degree preferred

Tools

ISO Management Systems (14001/45001)

EPA regulations knowledge

HSE audits

Job description

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?

Position Summary

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety and environmental programs, policies, and procedures, to manage all HSE compliance and risks applicable to the facility.
• Promote awareness in the organization, as well as the company's security policy and objectives.
• Follow up on internal and external audit processes and government inspections.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure ongoing compliance, including all training and record-keeping activities in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Establish, implement, and sustain ISO 14001, ISO 45000, and Gates HSE Management System to assess and control HSE risk.
• Conduct audits and inspections to identify system-level weaknesses and recommend solutions for corrective actions.
• Main point of contact for third-party management systems audits with responsibility for responding to audit findings
• Establish and maintain a contractor HSE program to manage HSE risks associated with contractor activities on site.
• Develop Emergency Response plans, ensuring drills are conducted and corrective actions are identified and implemented.
• Create and manage budgets for HSE activities.
• Drive efforts to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing processes including hazardous and solid waste minimization and reduced water and energy consumption.
• Manage all requirements related to chemical management including chemical approvals, GHS complaint labeling, employee training, and proper disposition.
• Responsible for designing and monitoring training programs that comply with Gates, regulatory, governmental, and other applicable requirements.
• Listen to and follow up on ideas for improvement or comments regarding safety, health, and the environment from workers and third parties.
• Select and lead the appropriate personnel to support the design, implementation, management, and evaluation process of the HSE System.

Keys to Success

• Keeps self-control in hard situations.
• Strong Communication skills
• Problem Solving and decision making.
• Customer focus (internal and external)
• Negotiation skills
• Creativity, proactivity, and teamwork.
• Problem Solving process.
• Exceptional attention to internal and external customer requests
• Negotiation skills

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Leadership experience, developing and driving initiatives.
• Experience preparing and delivering HSE training.
• In charge of at least three people who will report directly to you.
• Good personnel management.

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• 8 -10 years of health, safety, and environment experience required, manufacturing industry preferred.
• Fluent English Language
• Environmental, chemical, industrial engineering or career related to the position
• Business, or closely related field strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO Management Systems (14001, 45001)
• Working knowledge of safety codes, EPA regulations, and other regulatory agencies
• Control of Hazardous Energy
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• Electrical Safety
• Machinery and Machine Guarding
• Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV)
• Confined Space Entry
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Working knowledge of environmental codes, EPA, and other regulatory agencies
• Air Quality & Emissions
• Energy Management
• Solid & Hazardous Waste
• Wastewater / Storm Water
• Above- & Under-Ground Storage Tank Management
• Experience with Lean Problem Solving (8D/A3 tools), Incident Investigation, and Root Cause Analysis
• Mexican environmental legislation

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.