EHS Specialist

Who We Are

On July 1 2025 IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the company). The Companys operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).

The company is headquartered in Dublin Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging consumer and industrial packaging environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4100 employees across North America (1600 employees) and Europe (2500 employees.)

The role

We are seeking an EHS Specialist to support and enhance our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs at our Fairfield CA this role you will help ensure regulatory compliance promote a safe and healthy workplace and support continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. You will partner with employees and leadership to drive safety awareness training risk reduction and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain EHS programs to support compliance and workplace safety.

• Deliver engaging employee training on safety procedures emergency response PPE hazardous materials handling and environmental practices.

• Conduct workplace inspections audits and risk assessments recommending corrective actions as needed.

• Support incident investigations root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

• Maintain EHS documentation and records to support audits and certifications including BRC ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements.

• Monitor employee training requirements and coordinate refresher training programs.

• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and ensure proper chemical labeling storage and disposal practices.

• Assist with emergency preparedness programs drills toolbox talks and employee safety communications.

• Track and support EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Attend production safety and cross-functional meetings to support site EHS objectives.

• Manage inventory and distribution of PPE and other safety-related supplies.

• Stay current with EHS regulations industry trends and best practices.

What Youll Bring

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an Environmental Health & Safety role preferably within a manufacturing or similar industrial environment.

• Working knowledge of EHS regulations compliance requirements and safety management systems.

• Experience conducting safety audits inspections investigations and risk assessments.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to train and engage employees at all levels.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.

• Pursuing or holding relevant EHS certifications (e.g. OSHA experience or NEBOSH General Certificate) is a plus.

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference apply today to find out more!