Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Sr. Industrial Hygiene Specialist? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities
Sr. Industrial Hygiene Specialist
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Summary:
Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.
Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.
Job Summary:
The Senior Industrial Hygiene Specialist provides advanced technical expertise to support the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards within PECNA's manufacturing operations. This role focuses on executing and sustaining industrial hygiene programs, conducting exposure assessments, and implementing effective hazard controls to protect employee health and ensure regulatory compliance. As a subject-matter expert, the Specialist supports site safety objectives through data-driven analysis, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and continuous improvement initiatives. The position operates without supervisory responsibility and serves as a key technical resource within a high-hazard manufacturing environment.
Essential Duties:
Functional Operations:
Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring, sampling, and assessments for chemical, physical, biological, and other occupational health hazards
Perform exposure assessments and evaluate results in accordance with OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, and applicable regulatory and corporate standards
Support the implementation and maintenance of industrial hygiene programs, procedures, and standard work aligned with ISO 45001 requirements
Evaluate workplace processes, materials, and equipment to recommend engineering, administrative, or PPE controls
Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:
Analyze industrial hygiene data to identify trends, emerging risks, and improvement opportunities
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to exposure reduction, risk mitigation, and operational safety performance
Assist with the development, validation, and refinement of exposure monitoring strategies and control measures
Apply structured problem-solving techniques to address identified health hazards and drive sustainable corrective actions
Training & Team Support:
Provide technical input and support for industrial hygiene and occupational health training initiatives
Support site teams by clarifying IH requirements, monitoring results, and control expectations
Serve as a technical resource to safety professionals, engineers, and operations personnel on industrial hygiene topics
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Safety, and EHS teams to integrate industrial hygiene principles into daily operations
Communicate monitoring results, exposure risks, and recommendations clearly to employees, leadership, and stakeholders
Support coordination with consultants, laboratories, and vendors involved in industrial hygiene assessments or controls
Quality, Safety, & Compliance:
Support compliance with local, state, and federal occupational health regulations and applicable standards
Participate in internal audits, inspections, and assessments related to industrial hygiene and health compliance
Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reports related to exposure monitoring, assessments, and regulatory requirements
Support incident investigations and root cause analyses related to occupational health exposures or IH-related findings
Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required :
Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field
Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
Preferred:
Master's Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field
Industrial Hygiene-related professional certifications or active pursuit of certifications (e.g., CIH, CSP)
Completion of advanced training in exposure assessment, ventilation, chemical hazard evaluation, or occupational health monitoring
Essential Qualifications:
4+ years of industrial hygiene, occupational health, or related experience in manufacturing, industrial, or high-hazard environments
Strong working knowledge of industrial hygiene principles, exposure assessment methods, and hazard control strategies
Familiarity with OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH, ANSI, and NFPA standards applicable to occupational health and safety
Experience conducting exposure monitoring, interpreting results, and recommending appropriate controls
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex data and technical information
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Ability to respond to site emergencies as needed
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment to Panasonic's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Preferred Qualifications:
6+ years of industrial hygiene or occupational health experience
Experience in high-volume battery manufacturing or related industrial environments such as electronics, automotive, chemical, or energy storage manufacturing
Experience supporting ISO 45001-aligned safety or health management systems
Proficiency with EHS or IH data management systems (e.g., Cority, Enablon, VelocityEHS)
Experience supporting exposure monitoring programs, ventilation assessments, or chemical risk management initiatives
Physical Demands:
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 30%
Walk: 30%
Stand: 40%
Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (
For this position, the required frequency is:
Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Rare
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:
Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
Health Benefits - Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits - Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) - 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits - Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance - Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs -Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site Food Options : Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events.
Where You'll Be:
For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.
Who We Are:
Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
Our journey began in 2017, and now, as the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory, we are expanding operations to De Soto, Kansas, providing you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
We Take Opportunity Seriously:
At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!
Supplemental Information:
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
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