Sr. Industrial Hygiene Specialist

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education
• 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)

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service
• Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources
• High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus
• Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior