Environmental Health and Safety Manager

EHS Manager

As the EHS Manager, you will create and manage all policies and procedures required for an effective Environmental Health and Safety program for the manufacturing site located in Durham, NC. 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 solutions.

The EHS manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance of all aspects of health and safety in our manufacturing operations across the site while promoting a culture of proactive engagement on environmental issues. This role involves working closely with management teams to develop strategies which reduce risk and ensure regulatory compliance. The role will also involve working with the engineering team to implement best practice solutions to eliminate or minimise risk and developing effective relationships with external bodies such as HSA, EPA and local authorities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in working within a regulated environment and ideally will hold a relevant professional qualification. This position reports directly to the Operations Director.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain safe systems of work.
• Conduct risk assessments and reviews.
• Monitor adherence to permits to work.
• Carry out inspections and audits.
• Provide advice and training to staff.
• Handle environmental reporting and monitoring.
• Co-ordinate investigations into accidents and incidents.
• Support production lines during periods of high demand.
• Promote awareness among employees of their individual responsibility for safety and health at work.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements relating to occupational safety and health.

Qualifications: Minimum Requirement

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health/Environmental Science or equivalent discipline; or alternatively, significant relevant experience.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification desirable but not essential.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time.

Professional Membership:

• Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or other recognised international body preferred.

Experience:

• Experience in managing a large team (15+)
• Significant experience in implementing and managing EHS programmes in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in working with senior collaborators and influencing behaviour change.

Competencies:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to build trust by operating with integrity and professionalism.
• A flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.

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.

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.

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.