Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as an Occupational Health and Safety Manager? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! 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!

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 OHS Manager is responsible for implementing OHS programs and initiatives in support of PECNA’s battery production. You will play a key role in the day-to-day operations in the production process, driving safety on the production floor. This individual must be able to manage and coach teams and drive company OHS Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). The Manager will work directly with production mangers, supervisors, EHS technicians, safety champions, consultants, and vendors to maintain compliance and mitigate risk by implementing best practices within PECNA’s integrated management system.

Essential Duties:

Safety Leadership and Culture

• Promote a strong culture of safety, quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the organization
• Coach OHS team members and production safety teams to foster a High-Performance Safety Culture
• Participate in safety committee meetings and lead efforts to resolve identified safety issues

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate safety risks in production areas
• Conduct and review risk assessments; recommend and implement safety improvements in equipment and processes
• Serve as subject matter expert for key OHS programs including LOTO, Machine Guarding, Fall Protection, Respiratory Protection, Hearing Conservation, Laboratory Safety, and Radiation Safety
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal safety policies through audits, inspections, and documentation

Incident Response and Continuous Improvement

• Lead and support thorough incident investigations; ensure root cause analysis and corrective actions are completed
• Collect, analyze, and communicate safety data using internal and commercial platforms to support compliance and improvement initiatives
• Assist with revisions to OHS programs, policies, training, and guidance materials

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Operational Support

• Collaborate with production managers, supervisors, EHS technicians, safety champions, consultants, and vendors to implement safety best practices
• Support projects to enhance safety in existing production lines and contribute to the safe launch of new equipment and capacity
• Prepare and submit timely and accurate reports and permitting documentation as required
• Support implementation of 6S in production areas and contribute to overall process improvement efforts

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Manager of Occupational Health and Safety

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 includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. Respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Requirements - Required and/or Preferred:

Education

• Required: High school diploma, GED, or a minimum of 2 years of prior experience in a related functional area
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field, or 10 years of manufacturing experience in a role focused on regulatory compliance

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on occupational health and safety or regulatory compliance
• Ability to develop and manage safety programs, draft policies, and handle permitting using relevant software tools
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, and other applicable safety codes and best practices
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage personnel at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in high-risk, fast-paced industrial settings
• Proficiency with EHS management systems, digital reporting tools, and incident tracking software
• Ability to wear and work in PPE, including respirators and hazmat suits, as required by functional area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
• Experience working in high-tech or hazardous material manufacturing environments (e.g., lithium-ion battery, chemical, semiconductor, or automotive)
• Experience supporting industrial hygiene programs, such as air sampling, noise monitoring, or chemical exposure assessments
• Training or certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or 6S implementation
• 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)

Preferred Certification(s):

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent credential

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 30%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 30%
• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), 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.: Occasional
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Not Required

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

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

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. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

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.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide 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 our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

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.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

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