EHS Specialist

IPL Schoeller; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller in Shelbyville, Kentucky, is seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead site-wide EHS initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ensure regulatory compliance, drive a proactive safety culture, deliver training, and support audits and reporting.

You will collaborate with plant leadership, supervisors, and the global EHS community to enhance safety and environmental performance, manage budgets, and support continuous

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, risk assessments, and safety training.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer all Environmental, Health & Safety programs for the Shelbyville plant.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local EHS regulations.
• Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver EHS training, new hire onboarding, toolbox talks, and refresher training programs.
• Maintain EHS records, training documentation, SDS management, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Lead Workers’ Compensation administration and support return-to-work processes.
• Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Monitor EHS KPIs, prepare reports and presentations, and communicate performance updates to leadership.
• Partner with plant leadership, supervisors, employees, vendors, and the global EHS community to advance safety and environmental goals.
• Manage EHS-related supplies, PPE purchasing, and departmental budget responsibilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety and operational excellence.

Skills

EHS leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety / Environmental Management

Tools

MS Office

EHS management systems

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist – Shelbyville, Kentucky

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist to lead and support site‑wide EHS initiatives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, driving a proactive safety culture, delivering employee training, managing audits and reporting, and partnering with leadership to continuously improve environmental, health, and safety performance.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and administer all Environmental, Health & Safety programs for the Shelbyville plant.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local EHS regulations.
• Conduct workplace inspections, safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver EHS training, new hire onboarding, toolbox talks, and refresher training programs.
• Maintain EHS records, training documentation, SDS management, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Lead Workers’ Compensation administration and support return‑to‑work processes.
• Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and promote employee engagement in safety initiatives.
• Monitor EHS KPIs, prepare reports and presentations, and communicate performance updates to leadership.
• Partner with plant leadership, supervisors, employees, vendors, and the global EHS community to advance safety and environmental goals.
• Manage EHS‑related supplies, PPE purchasing, and departmental budget responsibilities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance workplace safety and operational excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of EHS leadership experience in a manufacturing environment; plastics industry experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven experience conducting audits, investigations, risk assessments, and safety training.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field preferred.
• Professional EHS certifications (e.g., CSP, CHMM, OH&S‑related credentials) are an asset.
• Willingness to travel as needed.