Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for managing & implementing policies and processes to ensure a safe and healthy work environment that is in compliance with governing regulatory bodies. It includes participation on the Plant Leadership Team. It includes responsibilities of managing direct reports along with leading without direct authority.

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.

Relocation assistance will be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and oversee procedures and programs to ensure Federal and State compliance with OSHA, EPA, and CTDEEP. To include, but not limited to:

• Critical safety programs such as lockout tagout, machine guarding, mobile equipment, electrical safety and fall protection

• Industrial Hygiene Programs, including medical monitoring

• Machine safety assessments

• “Right to Know” programs, including chemical inventories and reporting

• Environmental programs such as Hazardous Waste, Clean Air Act and Wastewater Permitting

• Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks. This includes audits for compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and corporate policies

• Prepares reports to maintain records of compliance, site’s progress to maintaining a safe work environment and maintain reporting system(s) for data collection and trending

• Ensures that material safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.

• Aid in the management of investigations of accidents and work-related injuries or illnesses. Coordinate tracking of cases by maintaining OSHA 300 Logs and corporate incident reporting system and follow-up Workers’ Compensation case management activities. Review and improve the site's Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) as needed.

• Assist in the management of the site's EHS Training Program. Provide limited training on pre-established safety curriculum. Maintain Health & Safety Training database. Generate reports and coordinate scheduling.

• Provide review and periodic updates of written safety and environmental programs, including SOPs and Work Instructions.

• Ensures EH&S training through the implementation of safety awareness programs. Participates in scheduled departmental safety inspections and assists in identifying corrective actions for identified hazards. Ensures EH&S policies and procedures are followed through education and training. Discusses and documents pertinent EH&S topics at staff meetings. Leads the Safety Committee.

Professional Skills & Key Competencies:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities with minimal supervision

• Extensive knowledge of safety regulations and policies

• Knowledge of environmental regulations and policies, including ISO 14001

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Qualifications

Education and Experience Required:

• Associate’s degree in Environmental, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or science related field.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant EHS experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Prior experience leading a team with the ability to influence site operations leaders and create a proactive, preventative safety culture

• Certification in CSP, CIH is desirable, but not required.

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 CT - Canaan

Additional Locations

Work Shift

US 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.