Sr. Industrial Hygiene Specialist

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Join the PECNA team today! Responsibilities Sr. Industrial Hygiene Specialist  (by clicking this link you are being referred to an external site that is not part of Panasonic) 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 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…