Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 70,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. As an EHS Manager at BD Technologies and Innovation, you will be directly involved with a wide variety of issues that will require you to grow as an EHS professional. You will work with leading scientists to develop and maintain safe, compliant, environmentally sustainable solutions that aid in solving health care problems. You will constantly focus on change. 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.

Requirements

BS/BA in safety or a related discipline required
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
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

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional preferred
Certified Industrial Hygienist preferred

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.