OHS Specialist - Nights (exp. in procedures and OSHA is required)

Full-time

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Occupational Health and Safety 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
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
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Meet the Recruiter: Anh Martin
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 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of occupational health and safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company standards during commissioning and production operations. This role works closely with employees, leaders, contractors, consultants, and vendors to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, promote safe work practices, and foster a positive safety culture. The OHS Specialist provides technical guidance on occupational health and safety requirements, assists with risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations, supports training and emergency preparedness initiatives, and partners with cross-functional teams to drive regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and continuous improvement while helping maintain a safe, compliant, and high-performing work environment.
Essential Duties
Functional Operations:
Support the implementation and maintenance of occupational health and safety programs, policies, and procedures
Utilize and maintain safety monitoring tools, systems, and equipment to support program execution and regulatory compliance
Maintain regular on-site presence across assigned operational areas to support safety oversight, employee engagement, and incident response activities
Prepare and maintain required safety records, permits, reports, and documentation in a timely and accurate manner
Participate in emergency response activities, drills, and preparedness initiatives
Promote safe work practices through employee engagement, coaching, and observation
Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Conduct and support risk assessments, process hazard analyses (PHA), and management of change (MOC) activities
Coordinate and support implementation of corrective and preventive actions resulting from audits, inspections, incident investigations, and risk assessments
Evaluate workplace conditions, equipment, and operational processes to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
Perform routine audits and inspections to verify compliance and support continuous improvement initiatives
Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action development
Track corrective actions and verify completion of assigned safety improvement activities
Support initiatives that strengthen safety performance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence
Training & Team Support
Assist in the development and delivery of occupational health and safety training programs for employees and contractors
Provide coaching and guidance regarding safety requirements, procedures, and best practices
Support onboarding and safety orientation activities for new employees, contractors, and visitors
Encourage employee participation in safety programs, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
Serve as a resource for occupational health and safety programs, policies, and regulatory requirements
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support safety compliance and risk reduction initiatives
Communicate safety observations, trends, and improvement opportunities to leaders and employees
Collaborate with operational teams to implement corrective actions and improve workplace safety performance
Quality, Safety & Compliance
Support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local occupational health and safety regulations and standards
Assist with regulatory inspections, audits, and documentation reviews as needed
Maintain current knowledge of relevant OSHA regulations and industry best practices
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Required
Education, Certifications, and Licenses:
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or a related field
Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
Preferred
Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or progress toward professional certification
OSHA 30-Hour Certification
HAZWOPER Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification
ISO 45001 training or auditing experience
Lockout/Tagout or Electrical Safety training
Respiratory Protection or Fit Test Certification
Essential Qualifications
2+ years of occupational health and safety experience in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, commissioning, or similarly regulated environment
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry standards such as NFPA, ANSI, NEC, ACGIH, and NIOSH
Experience conducting workplace inspections, audits, hazard assessments, and incident investigations
Experience developing or delivering safety training programs
Experience supporting contractor safety activities and field-based safety programs
Experience performing or supporting exposure monitoring for chemical and physical workplace hazards
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across multiple functions
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Ability and willingness to support emergency response activities outside normal business hours as needed
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking
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
Experience supporting commissioning, startup, or construction activities within manufacturing or industrial operations
Familiarity with lithium-ion battery manufacturing, chemical handling, or other high-hazard operations
Working knowledge of ISO 14001, ISO 45001, or similar management systems
Experience participating in internal audits, regulatory inspections, or compliance assessments
Background in industrial hygiene, ergonomics, or occupational exposure assessments
Experience supporting safety committees or cross-functional improvement initiatives
Experience using EHS or safety management software platforms
Experience working with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies as applied to health and safety programs
Physical Demands
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 20%
Walk: 40%
Stand: 40%
Required Lifting and Carrying: Rare (<1%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)
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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