Michelle Hyatt, HSE Specialist on Influential Women

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Michelle Hyatt

HSE Specialist, IPEX by Aliaxis

Pineville, NC

Her Story

About Michelle

A dedicated Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professional with more than a decade of experience leading workplace safety, risk management, regulatory compliance, and environmental programs within manufacturing and industrial environments. Recognized for developing proactive safety cultures, strengthening compliance frameworks, and implementing programs that reduce risk while supporting operational excellence.

Currently serving as an HSE Specialist with IPEX by Aliaxis, she oversees health, safety, and environmental initiatives with a focus on regulatory compliance, ISO 14001 standards, internal auditing, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Her expertise includes identifying workplace hazards, conducting audits, implementing corrective actions, and fostering employee engagement in safety programs.

Previously, she served as a Risk Management Consultant with KPA, providing organizations with guidance on safety compliance, risk reduction strategies, and workplace best practices. Prior to that, she spent nearly four years as a Safety Specialist III with Wheel Pros, where she managed safety training, hazardous materials programs, incident prevention initiatives, and regulatory compliance efforts across multiple operations.

Her earlier experience as a Health, Safety, and Environment Coordinator with Oerlikon further strengthened her expertise in environmental management systems, ISO 14001 compliance, EHS auditing, and performance measurement. Acting as a key liaison for regional EHS leadership, she coordinated safety and environmental activities across multiple facilities and supported continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

Known for her collaborative leadership style, strong analytical skills, and commitment to employee well-being, she brings extensive experience in workplace safety, environmental stewardship, risk management, training delivery, and regulatory compliance. Her career reflects a passion for creating safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces while helping organizations achieve their operational and compliance objectives.

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