Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Job Description Summary

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

Position Summary

• Manage Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs and procedures.

• Provide EHS support to BD Associates to maintain compliance with facility/corporate EHS policies, agency regulations, and best management practices.

• Solve complex problems that affect environmental health and safety aspects of BDTI operations.

• Perform tasks autonomously to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Exercise sound and consistent judgment when developing procedures and practices.

• Recognize hazards, understand the issues surrounding them, work with stakeholders to develop solutions, and manage the plans to completion.

• Be a generalist and able to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, capable of providing leadership to meet environmental, health, safety, security and facility needs.

Responsibilities

• Fill the roles of Chemical Hygiene Officer, Biosafety Officer, Radiation Safety Officer, Industrial Hygienist, Environmental Compliance Officer, Emergency Response Manager.

• Conduct incident investigations for accidents and work-related injuries or illnesses. Coordinate tracking of cases by maintaining OSHA 300 Logs and corporate incident reporting system.

• Manage BDTI’s Ergonomics Program.

• Manage BDTI’s EHS Training Program. Work with the corporate central team to integrate required training into current systems.

• Understand the various material, product, and waste streams of the facility to gather and report data to management and corporate groups.

• Develop, review and update written safety and environmental programs, including SOPs and Work Instructions (WIs).

• Maintain company’s chemical inventory and SDS files. Coordinate annual update of chemical inventory with departments.

• Conduct regulatory evaluations, write reports as required, develop and implement corrective strategies.

• Maintain applicable site permits parameters associated with EHS issues. Submit reports as necessary and ensure all work areas meet Local, State, and Federal regulatory requirements.

• Manage site compliance calendar and all needed actions related.

• Manage the Recycling, Bio-hazardous and Hazardous Waste vendor to ensure proper storage and labeling of all waste materials and the scheduling of waste disposal pick-ups. Conduct weekly inspections to ensure compliance.

• Keeps abreast of any new requirements for compliance and implements those requirements.

• Participate as required in training on regulatory issues affecting the EHS manager role.

• Resolves most regulatory compliance questions/issues on their own, only bringing the occasional question/issue to site leaderships attention.

• Implement scheduled departmental safety inspections and ensure corrective action for identified hazards. Ensures EHS policies and procedures are followed through education and training.

• Discusses and documents pertinent to EHS topics at staff meetings. Participates as a standing member of all Safety Committees.

• Performs other duties and assignments as required to support the BDTI mission. This role partners with the facilities and security group and will support that mission.

• Partner with the BDTI Leadership Team to continue implementation of an EHS Management System.

• Represent BDTI’s interest within the Corporate EHS Central Team.

Qualifications

Education

• BS/BA in safety or a related discipline required

Certifications

• Certified Safety Professional preferred

• Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred

Experience

• 5 to 10 years related experience working in a laboratory, research, or manufacturing environment with Health Safety and/or environmental responsibilities required

• Team leadership experience required

• Problem-solving for safety and environmental concerns experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiar with state and federal OSHA, EPA, NRC, CDC, RCRA, Air and Water Quality regulations

• Demonstrated ability to organize work and establish priorities

• Effective customer service skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and time pressures

• Effective interpersonal skills

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and procedures

• Effective analytical problem-solving skills

• Must be proficient in working with PCs

• Requires a good command of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FileMaker Pro, e-mail, and the Internet

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

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