Environmental Engineer

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for leading the Environmental Function at the Shelbyville location. Under the general guidance of the HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental Manager) he/she manages environmental aspects of the GPI HSE Management System and related matters to safeguard the environment for a 113+ acre site housing five manufacturing, warehousing and distribution facilities totaling 1,219,644 square feet and a large employee base.

He/she ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and Graphic Packaging International (GPI) guidelines, and drives a proactive, sustainable HSE management system that improves both environmental performance and employee and community relations.

• Collect, analyze, and maintain data for required regulatory reporting.
• Prepare, review and update environmental reports.
• Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and standard operating procedures.
• Design and/or maintain projects that lead to environmental protection, such as water reclamation facilities and air pollution control systems.
• Analyze data and perform quality‑control checks.
• Monitor emissions.
• Drive compliance with local, state, and federal programs ensuring good standing with agencies (OSHA, EPA, IEMA, etc.).
• Understand hazardous waste classifications and cradle‑to‑grave control/responsibility.
• Apply CAAPP and FESOP criteria.
• Prepare and manage SWPPP – Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
• Work with departments to control and properly dispose of environmental waste.
• Understand or learn applications of polypropylene, polystyrene, and polyethylene and how they relate to environmental tasks.
• Manage ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation sources and permitted laser/s.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of federal/state/local environmental laws, EPA regulations, and corporate policies.
• Develop and implement environmental guidelines and best practices.
• Develop and provide training on key environmental issues, permitting, and environmental requirements.
• Build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Plan and lead self‑assessments to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain environmental programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and GPC environmental guidelines, including Title V permitting.
• Ensure required safety and environmental training is identified and completed for new and existing employees.
• Provide support for on‑going HSE projects, problem solving, investigations including site inspections and audits, and safety activities.
• Inspect property, equipment, and work practices for compliance with regulatory and insurance carrier standards.
• Maintain effective HSE communication processes to make HSE priorities and performance visible.
• Facilitate and participate in job safety analysis, process hazard analysis, emphasizing engineering solutions and a ‘doing it right the first time’ concept.
• Research and keep informed of pertinent information and developments in state and federal laws and regulations (OSHA, USEPA, ILEPA).
• Monitor completion of action items from EHS and security audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HSE within an industrial manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a similar discipline.
• Master’s Degree, preferred.
• Advanced environmental certification, preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, paper products, printing, or packaging industries, preferred.

• Passion for EHS demonstrated by strong experience and commitment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate and influence all levels of employees and departments.
• Strong, engaging, people‑centered leadership style.
• Project management skills; proven ability to develop and implement HSE programs and processes.
• Ability to develop and deliver training effectively.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Time‑management…