EHS Sr. Manager

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices • El Paso, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The EHS Sr. Manager is responsible for managing and ensuring compliance of all Environmental, Health, and Safety programs at the El Paso site, 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 Subject Matter Expert in environmental compliance, safety regulations, and EHS best practices, with a strong focus on environmental permitting within a manufacturing environment. The EHS Site Leader 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering (strongly preferred), or Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health, and Safety, Nursing or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience leading EHS in a manufacturing operation is required
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Basic or simple knowledge: Statistical skills Customer service skills
• Proficient/working: Microsoft office 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: Communication 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 Statistical skills & Customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Functional Safety Certifications, Certified Safety Specialist, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Six Sigma Green, or Black Belt, preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership for associate, health and wellness.
• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of industrial health, ergonomic and wellness programs.
• 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 EHS policies, programs, and metrics to meet the goals and objectives of the business and fully integrating this into the plant management system.
• Prepare, implement, and operate the site EHS management system and programs and implement the necessary policies and procedures with a risk-based and structured approach.
• Keeps abreast of the federal state, local laws (OSHA, DOT, EPA, FMLA, 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 in Columbus East 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.
• Responsible to ensure safety amongst associates in the facility relating to weather, environmental, machine safety, or ergonomics.
• Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations regarding environmental discharges from the facility.
• Ensure compliance with waste shipment regulations.
• Training 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.
• Ensure all work performed complies with all environmental and hazardous waste procedures, plans, policies, and 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
• Lead the Environmental, Health, and Safety improvement plan.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior