ISO Manager, EMS & OHSMS

ISO Manager Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Panasonic is seeking an ISO Manager Environmental & Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems. This multi-site role will support Kansas and Nevada manufacturing operations.

Essential Duties:

• Serve as the internal program owner for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 implementation and certification across Kansas and Nevada manufacturing sites.
• Translate fit-gap findings into prioritized site-level action plans and coordinate consultant deliverables for system design, implementation, and certification readiness.
• Develop, maintain, and improve EMS/OHSMS documentation, including manuals, environmental aspects registers, HIRA registers, legal and other requirements registers, operational controls, emergency preparedness procedures, monitoring and measurement processes, internal audits, and management reviews.
• Coordinate certification body selection, contracting, Stage 1 / Stage 2 audit logistics, annual surveillance audits, and recertification activities.
• Establish cross-site governance such as an ISO Steering Committee, monthly EHS coordination, risk tracking, escalation paths, status reporting, and executive briefings.
• Lead internal audit planning, auditor qualification, cross-site audit participation, nonconformity closure, corrective actions, and ongoing PDCA-based continuous improvement.
• Maintain technical understanding of ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, forthcoming revisions, and related transition planning; support integration with ISO 9001 where appropriate.
• Coordinate with EHS, Operations, Engineering, Facilities, HR, Procurement, Quality, RBA, and corporate stakeholders to embed ISO requirements into site operations.
• Support alignment with parallel RBA VAP activities and reuse documents, training, and audit evidence where requirements overlap, particularly health & safety and environmental requirements.
• Track KPIs, audit findings, training completion, document control status, legal compliance status, and program milestones; prepare monthly and quarterly reports for leadership.
• Manage program budget inputs including consultant fees, certification body costs, training, audit travel, software/tools, and internal program costs.
• Evaluate and support appropriate digital tools or dashboards to improve management system monitoring, compliance workflows, and reporting.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No direct reports initially; however, the role will require matrixed coordination of site-based EHS, RBA, and operational stakeholders. Future expansion may be possible as the program matures.

Travel Requirement:

• Approximately 3040% domestic travel between Kansas and Nevada sites is expected, with higher intensity during gap assessment, system rollout, and certification audit phases.

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.

Qualifications Requirements - Required and/or Preferred Education, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in environmental, health & safety, compliance, or management systems within manufacturing. Minimum 5 years directly leading or co-leading ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 implementation, certification, sustainment, or audit readiness activities. Demonstrated working knowledge of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 clauses and audit expectations. Lead Auditor certification for ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Working knowledge of U.S. federal EHS regulations, including OSHA general industry and key environmental regulatory frameworks such as RCRA, CAA, CWA, and EPCRA. Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Preferred: Master's degree in a related technical field. PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project/program management credential. Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, CHMM, REM, ASQ CMQ/OE, or equivalent. Lithium-ion battery, EV supply chain, semiconductor, chemical, or large-scale automotive manufacturing experience. Experience with RBA Code of Conduct and VAP audits, particularly health & safety and environmental sections. Experience integrating ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 with ISO 9001 using Annex SL / Harmonized Structure. Familiarity with EHS information systems, Power BI, Palantir Foundry, or similar tools for dashboards and compliance workflows. Experience working with Japanese parent-company structures, Hoshin Kanri planning, and bilingual English/Japanese communication.

Physical Demands:

• Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to: Sit: 50% Walk: 30% Stand: 20% 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.: Occasional Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional Up to 35 lbs.: Rare Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Rare

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

• 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.

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