Sr. Industrial Hygiene Specialist

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! 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! Job 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 role supports anticipatory, recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational health hazards within PECNA’s manufacturing operations. You will execute and sustain industrial hygiene programs, conduct exposure assessments, and implement effective hazard controls to protect employee health and ensure regulatory compliance. Operates without supervisory responsibility and serves as a key technical resource within a high‑hazard manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Essential Duties: 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 Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field (relevant work experience may substitute) Preferred: Master’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, or Engineering; CIH or CSP certifications or active pursuit thereof; completion of advanced training in exposure assessment, ventilation, chemical hazard evaluation, or occupational health monitoring Essential Qualifications 4+ years of industrial hygiene or related experience in manufacturing 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 Effective written and verbal communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to respond to site emergencies as needed Good working‑level knowledge of English Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles Preferred Qualifications 6+ years of industrial hygiene or occupational health experience Experience in high‑volume battery manufacturing or related industries (electronics, automotive, chemical, energy storage) Experience supporting ISO 45001‑aligned safety or health 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 Percentage of time during the normal workday: Sit 30% Walk 30% Stand 40% Required Lifting and Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.): Rare Benefits Health benefits – medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 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 – 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting Paid Time Off – 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, life stage and fertility resources (eligible from first day of the month following start date) Employee Recognition – High5 platform and quarterly/annual awards Annual Bonus Program – performance‑based bonus opportunity On‑site food options – cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, employee events 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. Applicants must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction. #J-18808-Ljbffr Panasonic Avionics Corporation