EHS Manager

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Madison, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Manager leads Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at BD’s Covington and Madison locations, including the sterilization unit, and ensures alignment with BD standards and applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The role develops and implements policies and procedures that support employee health, safety, corporate objectives, and wellness programs. It serves as the site EHS leader and subject matter expert, with a particular focus on environmental permitting and process safety management in a manufacturing environment. The position reports to the Operations site leader, with dotted-line reporting to an EHS BU or central function lead. The manager works with site leaders and other stakeholders to improve EHS performance, build a strong safety culture, and support continuous improvement. Responsibilities span environmental compliance, occupational health and safety, process safety, site security, emergency response, regulatory reporting, project and contractor oversight, associate wellness, and leadership of site EHS associates. The role covers BD’s Covington and Madison campuses and supports other locations or BD divisions as required. The position is based primarily on-site, with local travel between Covington and Madison, less than 5% domestic travel, and occasional on-call situations. Work may involve hot and humid areas, moving machinery, forklift traffic, heights, hazardous chemicals, construction, and laboratory environments; personal protective equipment is required under BD policies. BD generally requires at least four days of in-office presence per week for most roles.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety or a related field is also listed.
At least 3 years of relevant experience leading EHS in a manufacturing operation.
At least 7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience managing environmental compliance, including reporting and recordkeeping, environmental permitting across media, manufacturing operations, and regulatory reviews.
Ability to administer and interpret OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulations and conduct compliance assessments and develop action plans.
Project management, leadership, analytical, problem-solving, organizational, computer, presentation, communication, interpersonal, customer service, and conflict-management skills.
Ability to work with limited supervision and influence others without direct authority.
Ability to communicate risks, issues, ideas, plans, and proposals across organizational levels.
Ability to interpret environmental laws and permit requirements and respond to changing regulations.
Must be available for occasional on-call situations or activities.
Local travel between Covington and Madison, Georgia, is required; domestic travel is less than 5%.
Ability to work in environments that may include heat and humidity, moving mechanical parts, forklift traffic, heights, toxic or caustic chemicals, construction areas, and laboratories; PPE must be worn according to BD policies.

Nice To Haves

Functional Safety certification, Certified Safety Specialist, Certified Industrial Hygienist, or Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience in medical device, chemical, or pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Experience with OSHA Process Safety Management.
Experience managing a team in a cross-functional environment.
Knowledge of and experience with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 compliance.
Auditor certifications.
Statistical skills.

Responsibilities

Lead 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.
Track and report EHS performance metrics and scorecards to business unit operations leaders, and engage site operations leaders on EHS matters.
Review process changes, capital projects, new product development, and equipment modifications for EHS impacts.
When needed, manage projects to meet schedule and budget, oversee construction activity, and ensure contractor safety.
Conduct or lead process safety hazard analyses and hazard and operability studies (PHA/HAZOP), including reviews of applicable processes, process controls, projects, and changes.
Ensure compliance with OSHA Process Safety Management regulations and applicable facility programs.
Prepare and submit required governmental compliance reports on time, as required by agencies or permits.
Lead a proactive behavioral-based safety program; establish leading-indicator safety goals and programs that promote a strong safety culture.
Manage site security for the Covington and Madison campuses, including C-TPAT compliance, security guards, and life-safety system compliance.
Liaise with local police, fire services, and other emergency responders.
Set EHS site goals and programs with site area leaders and managers, and influence leaders to strengthen EHS ownership in their areas.
Review EHS policies, programs, and metrics and integrate them into the plant management system to support business goals.
Monitor applicable federal, state, and local laws and company policies; initiate changes to practices and procedures and ensure required permits and licenses are in place.
Maintain effective occupational safety and health programs with external health care providers, insurers, community health organizations, and regulatory agencies.
Ensure employment-related medical screenings and procedures are effective and compliant; handle protected health information when communicating with medical providers.
Ensure compliance with environmental discharge requirements, waste shipment regulations, and applicable air, hazardous waste, wastewater, and stormwater permits, plans, and regulations.
Drive site sustainability initiatives and interpret environmental laws and permit requirements, assessing options for compliance with regulatory or permit changes.
Train associates as necessary.
Provide effective leadership and management for site EHS associates.
Conduct jobsite assessments for unsafe conditions and work behaviors and ensure deficiencies are corrected.
Lead inspections and investigations by OSHA, EPA, NDEQ, and other agencies.
Maintain records and permits for hazardous and biohazardous materials and waste in compliance with applicable regulations.
Lead the Emergency Response Team during safety, health, or environmental hazards and oversee site emergency response and business continuity plans.
Perform other duties as required to support business needs.