Health and Safety Specialist exp. in procedures and OSHA

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Health and Safety Partner? 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 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 and sustainable transportation.

The Health and Safety Partner is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs that ensure compliance with all applicable regulations during commissioning and production operations. The role partners closely with business leaders, team members, consultants, and vendors to identify and mitigate risks, enhance safety culture, and drive continuous improvement across all operations. The partner serves as a subject‑matter expert on occupational health and safety, providing guidance on regulatory requirements, risk assessments, and incident investigations.

• Functional Operations
  • Develop, implement, and maintain written occupational health and safety programs, policies, and procedures.
  • Utilize and maintain OHS monitoring tools, systems, and equipment to ensure effective program execution and compliance.
  • Maintain regular on‑site presence and availability across all scheduled shifts to support safety oversight, incident response, and employee engagement.
  • Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports, permits, and documentation as required.
  • Assist with emergency response activities, drills, and readiness programs.
  • Support a safe and efficient work environment through teamwork, proactive engagement, and accountability.
• Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement
  • Lead and support risk assessments, process hazard analyses (PHA), and management of change (MOC) processes.
  • Evaluate equipment design, commissioning processes, and workplace activities to identify and mitigate hazards.
  • Conduct audits and inspections to identify deficiencies, develop corrective actions, and verify implementation.
  • Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and establish preventive and corrective measures.
  • Promote a culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Training & Team Support
  • Provide OHS training and guidance to employees and contractors to build safety awareness and accountability.
  • Coach both English‑ and non‑English‑speaking vendors, contractors, and technical advisors on safety requirements during commissioning.
  • Influence cross‑functional teams to drive a proactive, high‑performance safety culture.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication
  • Serve as a technical consultant and subject‑matter expert on OHS programs, policies, and regulatory guidance.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliance and align safety practices across all teams.
  • Communicate safety performance and improvement opportunities to leadership and employees.
• Quality, Safety, & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local OHS laws, regulations, and standards.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
  • In accordance with health and safety regulations, employees may be required to wear PPE such as full Tyvek suits, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face masks, bump caps, and full hazmat suits with respirators.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a health and safety position.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and other applicable guidelines (NFPA, ANSI, NEC, ACGIH, NIOSH).
• Experience creating and delivering OHS training programs.
• Experience with exposure monitoring for chemical and physical agents in the workplace.
• Proficiency in risk assessments, incident investigations, and root‑cause analysis.
• Demonstrated experience working with contractors and…