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Job Description
Job Summary:
Responsible for managing and ensuring compliance of all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at the BD Covington and Madison locations, including the sterilization unit, in alignment with BD standards and local, state, and federal regulations. This role develops and implements policies and procedures that support employee health, safety, and corporate objectives, while overseeing wellness programs.
The position serves as the site’s EHS leader and subject matter expert in environmental compliance, safety regulations, and EHS best practices, with a strong focus on environmental permitting and process safety management within a manufacturing environment.
The EHS Manager collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and drives cross-functional efforts to strengthen EHS performance, cultivate a culture of safety, and ensure continuous improvement aligned with BD organizational goals.
This role reports to the Operations site leader with dotted line reporting to an EHS BU or central function lead.
Job Responsibilities: (Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide effective leadership for associate health and wellness across UCC headquarters, two sterilization sites, and an off-site kitting operation. Coordinate day-to-day implementation of industrial safety, health, and environmental programs.
- Utilizes systems to track and report EHS performance metrics/scorecard to business unit operations leaders; Engages site operations leaders on EHS matters to ensure a strong culture of associate safety and environmental management.
- Conducts technical reviews and determines impacts for process changes, capital projects, new product development, and equipment modifications for facilities and operations.
- As needed, fulfills the role of inside project manager, ensuring project goals are met within time frame and budget allotted and oversees construction project activity and contractor safety.
- Conducts/leads process safety hazard analysis/hazard and operability studies (PHA/HAZOP) for applicable processes and any future process changes. Responsible to ensure compliance with all OSHA PSM regulations for BD facility programs. Additionally conducts hazard reviews for all process controls, projects, and any process changes for UCC Covington/Madison and as required for other BD divisions.
- Tracks and authors all required governmental compliance reports to complete and submit timely as required by the respective agency or BD permit documentation.
- Leads a proactive individual behavioral based safety program, identifies and establishes leading indicator safety goals for Division facilities and develops programs to promote a strong safety culture in alignment with BD Global EHS Safety Compliance, Management & Performance Improvement activities.
- Responsible for overall site security for the Covington and Madison campuses to include C-TPAT compliance, site security guards (contract or employees), and life safety system compliance.
- Acts as liaison with local emergency response including police, fire, or other emergency services.
- Determine EHS site goals and necessary programs with site area leaders and managers. Effectively influences them to be strong EHS Leaders within their areas of responsibility.
- Responsible for review of EHS policies, programs, and metrics to meet the goals and objectives of the business and fully integrating this into the plant management system.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Capable of communicating, articulating risks, issues, ideas, plans, and proposals to all levels of the organization as well as influencing others without direct authority.
- Keeps abreast of the federal state, local laws (OSHA, DOT, EPA, ADA, etc) as well as company policies to ensure the site is in compliance with the regulations. Initiates changes to practices and procedures to support compliance and ensure the necessary permits and licenses to operate are in place.
- Ensure effective occupational safety and health programs are maintained with external support from health care providers, insurers, community health, and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure employment-related medical screenings and procedures are effective and compliant.
- Handle Personally identifiable Health Information (PHI) in communicating with medical providers.
- Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations regarding environmental discharges from the facility.
- Ensure compliance with waste shipment regulations and drive site sustainability initiatives.
- Train associates as necessary.
- Provide oversight and direction for day-to-day compliance with applicable air, hazardous waste, wastewater, and storm water permits, plans, regulations, etc.
- Ability to interpret environmental laws and permit requirements, stay abreast of the changing regulatory landscape, and analyze the various options for complying with new regulations and permit requirements.
- Provide effective leadership and overall management of site EH&S associates.
- Conduct jobsite assessments, focusing on unsafe conditions and unsafe work behaviors; ensure appropriate action is taken to correct deficiencies.
- Lead Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), EPA, NDEQ, etc. inspections and investigations.
- Monitor and maintain records and permits of hazardous, biohazardous materials, and waste in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
- Lead Emergency Response Team in case of Safety, Health, and Environmental hazard
- Oversee site Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plans.
- Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
Education and Experience:
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (strongly preferred), or Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety, or a related field.
- Functional Safety Certifications, Certified Safety Specialist, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Six Sigma Green, or Black Belt, preferred.
Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience leading EHS in a manufacturing operation
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in Medical Device, Chemical, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.
- Experience with OSHA PSM is preferred.
- Experience managing a team in a cross-functional environment is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in ISO14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 compliance preferred. Auditor certifications a plus.
Knowledge and Skills:
Basic or simple knowledge:
- Statistical skills.
- Communication skills.
Proficient/working:
- Microsoft office
- Problem solving and continuous improvement skills
- Experience in managing/handling environmental compliance including reporting and record keeping, environmental permitting for all media, manufacturing operations, regulatory reviews
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Presentation skills
Advanced or specialized:
- Interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work with limited supervision.
- Project management skills
- Able to administer and interpret OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations.
- Able to perform compliance assessments and action plans.
- Handling conflict/mediation skills.
- Leadership skills.
- Analytical skills.
- Problem solving skills.
Work Environment: (if applicable)
- May spend time in hot and humid locations, near moving mechanical parts, near forklift traffic, high places, toxic and caustic chemicals, construction environments, lab environments. Personal Protective Equipment must be worn per BD policies and procedures.
- Local travel required between Covington and Madison Georgia sites. Domestic travel<5%.
- Must be available for occasional “on call” situations or activities.
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?
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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
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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Primary Work Location
USA GA - Covington BMD
Additional Locations
USA GA - Madison
Work Shift
NA (United States of America)
