EH&S Manager

Job Description Summary

As the EHS Manager, you will create and manage all policies and procedures required for an effective Environmental Health and Safety program for BD's MMS field-based associates. You will have extensive knowledge in Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, including but not limited to, Ergonomics, Risk Assessments, Injury and Illness prevention, Dock, and Electrical Safety. 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.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall management of all environmental health and safety programs for MMS Field Based associates.
• Provide supervision, coaching and development for leaders.
• Investigate, prepare, and forward, as required, reports on injuries and illnesses.
• 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 correct deficiencies.
• Participate in Occupational Safety and Health inspections and in any procedures that may follow a citation.
• Monitor and maintain records and permits in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop and communicate technical information in a manner that fosters understanding, decision-making, and positive interaction with employees, functional managers, & facility management teams.
• Periodic review of policies, programs, and metrics to ensure alignment of EH&S strategies with business needs.
• Keeps abreast of the government regulations affecting own area of supervision/management and complies with those regulations. Initiates changes to practices and procedures to support compliance requirements.
• Remote position with travel required (< 20 %).
• Other duties as needed to support business directives and goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a focus in Occupational Safety and Health or Environmental Science preferred
• Strongly prefer at least 5 years of experience working in environmental health and safety management
• Strongly prefer EHS experience with field-based associates
• Extensive knowledge EHS regulations, best practices and EHS management systems
• 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.
• Demonstrated 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 experience handling Workers Compensation claims

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.

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Primary Work Location

USA TX - San Antonio

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