Industrial Hygienist

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Overview

East Penn is currently seeking a Industrial Hygienist who will be an integral 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.

Responsibilities

Strategy, Auditing & Data Analytics

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Risk Management

• 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.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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.
• 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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.

East Penn Benefits

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