Health & Safety Specialist - Ehsc
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Safety Management or a related field, or equivalent demonstrated safety experience in a manufacturing environment, is required.
- A minimum of 3–5 years of safety experience in a manufacturing setting is required.
- Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and workplace safety regulations is required.
- Experience with safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations is required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis are required.
- Effective communication and training skills are required.
- The ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of the organization is required.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is required.
- The candidate must be willing to work flexible hours and support multiple shifts.
- The ability to work mandatory overtime as needed is required.
- Regular attendance is required.
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration and all applicable regulatory requirements.
- Conduct periodic safety audits to evaluate compliance and program effectiveness.
- Update, maintain, and improve safety programs, procedures, and practices.
- Support ISO 45001 implementation and ongoing system maintenance.
- Identify hazards and implement controls to minimize or eliminate employee exposure.
- Lead or support incident investigations utilizing root cause analysis.
- Recommend corrective actions and assist with implementation upon approval.
- Identify workplace hazards and improve unsafe conditions proactively.
- Act quickly and safely in response to incidents or emergency situations.
- Promote a proactive safety culture focused on risk reduction.
- Support new-hire injury prevention programs, including observations and engagement.
- Drive hand and finger injury prevention efforts.
- Coordinate and support Safety Board activities.
- Participate actively in Safety Committee meetings, providing guidance and resources.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in safety performance.
- Conduct safety training programs across various shifts, including new-hire safety training, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Material Handling, and Machine Guarding.
- Train and mentor new Safety Technicians.
- Promote employee awareness through ongoing safety education.
- Communicate safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to supervisors and employees.
- Partner with front-line management to reinforce safety expectations.
- Provide guidance and support to employees regarding safe work practices.
- Collaborate with the Environmental Health and Safety team on initiatives and reporting.
- Maintain safety records, audit documentation, and training logs.
- Support the Environmental Health and Safety team with technical and administrative tasks as needed.
- Ensure adherence to hygiene, housekeeping, and safety standards.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
- Professional certification is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with ISO 45001 standards is preferred.
About the company
East Penn Manufacturing is a private, family-owned energy storage company that started in 1946 building and reconditioning batteries. It began by recycling old batteries for returning GIs and expanded into automotive, industrial, and specialty battery products. The company operates the world’s largest single-site lead-acid battery manufacturing facility. Its products work by using lead-acid chemistry to store and deliver electrical energy for vehicles, industrial equipment, and energy storage. East Penn differentiates itself through long-term family ownership, reinvestment in facilities, a culture focused on employees and community, and a broad, vertically integrated production footprint without public IPOs or major acquisitions. The goal of East Penn is to provide reliable energy storage solutions while maintaining private ownership and community values, safeguarding its workforce, and supporting a wide range of energy storage applications.
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Headquarters
Lyons, Illinois
Founded
1946
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- East Penn launched Deka Ready Power at ProMat 2025, expanding lithium and gel offerings.
- The Berks distribution hub centralizes shipments nationwide, cutting logistics friction and delivery times.
- TIME ranked East Penn among America’s Best Private Companies 2026, strengthening employer branding.
What critics are saying
- The DOL’s $22.25 million wage verdict still hangs over East Penn’s labor practices.
- Temple’s $110 million expansion needs tax abatement approval and execution through fall 2028.
- Lithium and maintenance-free competitors keep pressuring East Penn’s lead-acid core; a slow pivot risks erosion.
What makes East Penn Manufacturing unique
- East Penn is privately owned, family-run, and still anchored in Lyon Station, Pennsylvania.
- Its 930,000-square-foot Berks logistics center and Temple expansion deepen integrated U.S. battery manufacturing.
- O’Reilly named East Penn 2025 Supplier of the Year, validating service and reliability.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Company Match
- Profit Sharing