Environmental Engineer

The Environmental Engineer is responsible for leading the Environmental Function at the Shelbyville location. Under general guidance of the HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental Manager) the role manages environmental aspects of the GPI HSE Management System and related matters to safeguard the environment for a 113+ acre location with manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution facilities. The engineer ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, local regulations and Graphic Packaging International (GPI) guidelines.

A strong history of sustained results, leadership, prioritization, coordination and consistent deployment of strategy, customer service and compliance is required. Direct responsibilities include environmental regulatory compliance and agency and community interaction, cross‑functional relationship development, and driving a proactive, sustainable HSE management system that supports business performance.

• Collect, analyze, and maintain data for regulatory reporting.
• Prepare, review, and update environmental reports.
• Obtain, update, and maintain plans, permits, and SOPs.
• Design and maintain projects that protect the environment, such as water reclamation facilities and air pollution control systems.
• Emissions monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal programs, maintaining good standing with agencies (OSHA, IEPA, EPA, IEMA).
• Understand hazardous vs non‑hazardous waste classifications and cradle‑to‑grave control.
• Understand CAAPP and FESOP criteria.
• Develop and implement the 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 related to environmental tasks.
• Manage ionizing and non‑ionizing radiation sources and permitted laser use.
• Maintain comprehensive 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 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 guidelines, including Title V permitting.
• Ensure required safety and environmental training for new and existing employees.
• Support ongoing HSE projects, problem solving, investigations including site inspections and audits.
• Inspect property, equipment, and work practices for compliance with regulatory and insurance standards.
• Maintain effective HSE communication processes to make priorities and performance visible.
• Facilitate job safety analysis and process hazard analysis, preferring engineering solutions.
• Research and stay informed of pertinent state and federal laws and regulations (OSHA, USEPA, ILEPA).
• Monitor completion of action items generated from EHS and security audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Other duties as assigned.

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

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

• Passion for EHS, demonstrated by experience and commitment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with all levels of employees and departments.
• Project management skills; ability to develop and implement HSE programs and processes.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective training.
• Software proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, organizational skills, and detail orientation.
• Effective time management and multi‑tasking ability.
• Creative problem‑solving and initiative, self‑directed.
• Integrity, strong work ethic, judgment, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with…