EHS Manager

Job Description SummaryAs the EHS Manager, you will create and manage all policies and procedures required for an effective Environmental Health and Safety program for Durham, NC. Candidate must have extensive knowledge in Health and Safety Programs, including but not limited to, Fall Protection, Powered Industrial Vehicles, Risk Assessments and Emergency Response Procedures/Programs for a large-scale Manufacturing Plant. You will be the Subject Matter Expert on all issues involving Environmental Compliance, Health and Safety regulation, and Workplace Injuries. You will work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors necessary to select appropriate methods and techniques for obtaining satisfactory solutionsJob DescriptionWe 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. Essential activities of this position

Responsible for the overall management of all facility environmental health and safety programs including ERT, Safety Representatives, Hazard Communication, Occupational Safety, Ergonomics, and Industrial Hygiene.

Provide supervision, mentor and development for site leaders.

Lead projects & evaluate processes in the anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of occupational health, safety and environmental regulations.

Develops and provides safety and environmental training to all site and field associates.

Conduct jobsite assessments, focusing on unsafe conditions and unsafe work behaviors; ensure appropriate action is taken to accurate deficiencies.

Participate in Occupational Safety and Health inspections and in any procedures that may follow a citation.

Investigate, prepare, and forward, as required, reports on injuries and fatalities.

Develop safety policies, goals, programs, and training.

Monitor and maintain records and permits of hazardous, radioactive, and biohazardous materials and waste in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Develop and communicate technical information in a manner that develops understanding, decision-making, and positive interaction with employees, functional managers, & facility management teams.

Manage EH&S financial performance.

Periodic review of policies, programs, and metrics to ensure alignment of EH&S strategies with business needs.

Stays on top of the government regulations affecting own area of supervision/management and follows those regulations. Initiates changes to practices and procedures to support compliance requirements.

Onsite position with travel required to other locations outside of NC (>35 %).

Other duties as needed to support business directives and goals.

Qualifications of this position

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

4+ years of experience working in environmental health and safety management

Extensive knowledge EHS regulations, standard processes and EHS management systems

Experience working in a manufacturing environment

Experience designing and implementing strategies/programs/processes that supports a business strategy.

Demonstrated understanding of federal and state safety and environmental laws and the ability to identify and evaluate workplace hazards.

Proven ability to use influence skills to successfully develop and implement effective safety programs which engage all employees.

Effective communication and presentation skills, to include the ability to exercise judgment and appropriately communicate and manage confidential information.

Effective skills in the areas of counseling/coaching/influencing, conflict management and interpersonal/verbal/written communications.

Demonstrated understanding of Workers Compensation Claims Management.

Work environment and physical demands of this position The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

This position will be subject to mostly controlled but potential varying internal environmental conditions, including changes in temperature and noise that are within acceptable safety levels common to a warehouse environment.

Work may involve long-term standing, sitting and frequent walking throughout areas such as warehouse, assembly or machine shop as well as navigating common hazards related to these areas.

Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.

Weekend and overtime work may be required.

Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

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. To learn more about BD visit  https://bd.com/careers Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. PDNPrimary Work LocationUSA NC - Durham - Roche DriveAdditional LocationsWork ShiftUS BD 1st Shift 730am-4pm (United States of America)Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status.