Senior Safety Leader - Battery Plant

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance

Retirement Savings (PRSIP)

Job summary

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas, is expanding its lithium-ion battery manufacturing footprint and seeks a Sr. Safety Specialist to lead occupational health and safety programs during commissioning and production.

You will drive risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, training, and cross-functional initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of safety experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, commissioning, or similarly regulated environments.
• Experience leading safety programs, audits, inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, corrective actions, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry standards; ability to interpret and implement requirements.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training and supporting contractor safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of safety programs and systems to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide safety leadership through field presence, coaching, and incident response support.
• Manage safety records, permits, reports, metrics, and documentation to support business needs.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities, drills, and after-hours support.

Skills

Safety leadership

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Microsoft Office

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

CSP certification

OSHA 30-Hour

HAZWOPER

ISO 45001

Job description

Panasonic Energy in De Soto, Kansas, is expanding its lithium-ion battery manufacturing footprint and seeks a Sr. Safety Specialist to lead occupational health and safety programs during commissioning and production.

You will drive risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, training, and cross-functional initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and a strong safety culture in a growing manufacturing environment.