Stephen Kelly

About Stephen Kelly

Accomplished Senior EHS Leader with CSP and Master of Safety, Security, and Emergency Management, and 15 years of progressive and culture-driving EHS leadership experience in heavy manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution. Skilled at integrating continuous improvement principles within the EHS disciplines, while most importantly- increasing both team member and management engagement in all aspects of EHS. I am a transformative leader, recognized by Global Senior Leaders for my strategic and systematic approach to bring EHS successes regardless of where a particular business unit is in their EHS journey. Well-rounded and knowledgeable in the technical aspects of EHS, including extensive Environmental and Sustainability experience, and I have collected a challenging combination of skills to find including leading culture change, workers’ compensation, multi-site management, EHS Management System development and implementation, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001, business continuity, and disaster recovery. I have an innovative approach to EHS and have implemented highly successful initiatives in each of the core EHS disciplines at manufacturing and warehouse sites across the globe. I bring a level of passion, energy, hands-on leadership, positivity, and success to the EHS team that is truly unique among EHS professionals.

Experience

1. Sr Ehs Manager

   Hyster-Yale Materials Handling

   May 2025 — Present

   Led efforts to achieve Environmental Steward designation from the NC DEQ\'s Environmental Stewardship Initiative• Became just the 6th site in North Carolina to hold Carolina Star certification (OSHA VPP) and Environmental Steward designation simultaneously

Education

• Eastern Kentucky University

  Master of Science - MS, Safety, Security, and Emergency Management

  2012 — 2014

• University of Iowa

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Psychology

  2002 — 2006