EHS Specialist

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities. 

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must be able to maintain such authorization without current or future employer or school sponsorship. GE Appliances will not sponsor employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.

Interested in joining us on our journey? 

At Appliance Park, we’re on a mission to create a safe and sustainable work environment for our 8,500 employees across a sprawling 720-acre campus. As an EHS Specialist, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and fostering a culture of safety and collaboration.

Position

EHS Specialist

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

EHS Operations (60%)

• Provide functional support to operations teams, leveraging engineering controls to eliminate hazards and prevent incidents.

• Partner with teams to conduct audits, inspections, and self-assessments, ensuring adherence to compliance and risk management standards.

• Work with laundry, dishwasher, plastics and refrigerator plants and support each site-specific injury reduction and EHS risk management plan, ensuring alignment with the overall Appliance Park strategy. Work with the Appliance Park EHS Director to integrate the actions required to achieve sustainable injury reduction results in Appliance Park’s operational excellence goals and metrics.  

• Analyze data trends to identify strategic opportunities and improve processes using tools like Gensuite.

• Deliver engaging and timely EHS training while staying current on regulatory requirements.

• Support environmental compliance initiatives, including air emissions, water discharge, and waste recycling.

• Under the direction of the Appliance Park EHS Director, work with stakeholders (e.g., project leaders) and Appliance Park EHS Leaders to support contractor safe work plans, lock out tag out assessments, and new equipment reviews, which may require travel to the equipment manufacturer. 

• Respond to employee requests for EHS assistance and evaluation and follow through to implement immediate and longer-term corrective actions. 

• Participate in site incident investigations (e.g., injuries, fires, spills) to ensure causal factors are identified, prevention steps are taken and validated, and lessons learned are shared and leveraged in a timely manner. Learn and apply Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles. 

Culture & Communication (15%)

• Promote open communication and foster a problem-solving culture that empowers employees.

• Serve as a technical resource, providing timely and accurate responses to EHS-related inquiries.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed EHS into operational excellence and business strategies.
   

Management Systems & Compliance (25%)

• Implement and maintain EHS management systems to ensure sustainable compliance and performance.

• Standardize high-risk processes, including lockout/tagout, ergonomics, and overhead crane management.

• Participate in incident investigations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and share lessons learned.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS or BA Degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in one of the areas above or equivalent experience.

• 2+ years of EHS experience - implementing environmental, safety, and/or ergonomics compliance programs.

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT HMT, EPA regulations.

• Experience working with Union workforce. 

• Knowledge and application of the principals of LEAN manufacturing, and six sigma. 

• Advanced computer skills.

• Audit experience or qualifications.

• Ability to identify problems accurately, develop appropriate alternatives, and work in a team-based environment to implement practical and effective solutions in a timely manner.

• Ability to provide clear, concise, and effective written and verbal communication. 

• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage concurrent assignments. 

• Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional team environment and influence/drive change. 

• Proven record of problem solving, results and accomplishments. 

Working Conditions: 

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment.  

• Work may involve lifting of materials and product up to 30 pounds.  

• Working in this environment requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, work boots, and hard hats.  

• Requires frequent walking in a manufacturing plant environment.  

• Travel to other GE Appliances sites may be required at approximately 10% of time. 

The expected schedule for this role is:

• Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 1:00pm – 10:00pm
• Friday 10:30am – 7:30pm 
• Either Thursday 1:00pm – 9:00pm or Saturday 7:30am – 3:30pm depending on production schedules.    
• Note: The first 2 – 4 weeks of employment will be 8:00am – 5:00pm Monday– Friday to acclimate to the new role. 

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

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