Medical Industrial Hygienist

East Penn Manufacturing Co.; Lyons (Berks County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Employee assistance program

Fitness discounts

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

East Penn Manufacturing Co. in Lyons, PA, is seeking an experienced Industrial Hygienist to lead IH programs on the production floor, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe operations across manufacturing activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s in IH or related field, 10+ years in industrial settings, and IH certification preferred; master’s or pursuing is a plus. You’ll design strategies, conduct assessments, mentor EHS staff, and partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene (EHS, Occupational Health), or related Science / Engineering field required (Master’s preferred, or actively pursuing).
• 10+ years of Industrial Hygiene experience in an Industrial/ Manufacturing setting.
• Certification in Industrial Hygiene preferred, or actively pursuing.

Responsibilities

• Design IH strategies and work with partners to execute, troubleshoot, and audit them.
• Lead or support audits, investigations, and analyze data for reports.
• Develop long-range plans to continually improve safety programs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering to manage change and maintain compliance.
• Participate in project meetings to support risk assessments and exposure control.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to EHS staff.
• Adhere to information security protocols when handling sensitive data.

Skills

OSHA regulations knowledge

Multi-site manufacturing experience

Six Sigma/CI experience

Time and project management

Leadership

Team building

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelors in Industrial Hygiene or related field

Master's degree preferred/pursuing

IH Certification preferred/pursuing

Tools

Direct-reading instruments

Air sampling pumps

Job description

East Penn is a stable, essential employer, that is poised for the energy needs of the future with 80 years of sustainable lead battery and battery accessory manufacturing expertise! At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. Almost 40% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus program for all, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

About the Role

The Industrial Hygienist is part of the East Penn Environmental, Health, and Safety team providing technical expertise and support in the development, implementation, and maintenance of Industrial Hygiene (IH) programs and other EHS programs, as needed. This role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight to lead exposure assessment, risk management, and regulatory compliance programs across manufacturing operations. Work is primarily designed to be completed on the production floor. Limited office involvement. Respirator requirements applies when performing specific job tasks as posted on respirator compliance list or as dictated by plant management (none, task specific, half or full shift). Must be clean shaven when wearing respirator (voluntary or required). Position is present on all shifts M-F Hours must be flexible to accomplish tasks. Potential for weekend shifts. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Work in an industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to chemicals, heat, cold, noise. Must be able to wear appropriate PPE to meet company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Formulate IH strategies: Design comprehensive IH strategies and work directly with internal and external partners to execute, troubleshoot, and audit them.
• Conduct assessments: Complete internal audits, lead or support incident investigations, and analyze trending data and metrics to compile actionable reports.
• Drive long-term improvements: Utilize data and audit findings to support the development of long-range plans that continually improve safety programs.
• Partner with key operations: Collaborate closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams to effectively manage organizational change and maintain compliance.
• Evaluate project risks: Participate actively in project meetings to support risk assessments and make informed decisions regarding industrial hygiene and exposure control.
• Mentor EHS personnel: Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to the broader Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) staff.
• This position requires strict adherence to information security protocols when handling sensitive and confidential data. Employees must safeguard all personal, financial, and proprietary information in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations, ensuring data integrity and privacy at all times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Hygiene (EHS, Occupational Health), or related Science / Engineering field required (Master’s preferred, or actively pursuing).
• 10+ years of Industrial Hygiene experience in an Industrial/ Manufacturing setting.
• Certification in Industrial Hygiene preferred, or actively pursuing.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, occupational exposure assessment methodologies and Industrial Hygiene principles.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Continuous Improvement statistical analysis / Six Sigma experience.
• Experience with direct-reading instruments, air sampling pumps and other relevant IH equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to employee involvement and team building.
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated skills in time and project management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Preferred Skills

Not specified.

Pay range and compensation package

• East Penn offers excellent benefits:
• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our hiring process may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help in the initial review of applications by identifying candidates whose qualifications best match job requirements. These tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions regarding interviews and employment are made by our employee recruiting and hiring teams. East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE/VEVRAA