Job Description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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.

Job Responsibilities

The Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Site Leader (JG5) is responsible for strategic and operational leadership of all site Environmental, Health, and Safety programs, ensuring full and sustained compliance with all applicable local, state, federal, and BD corporate regulatory requirements

This role serves as the senior site authority and subject matter expert (SME) for EH&S and is accountable for establishing a robust safety culture, regulatory excellence, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across the site. The EHS Site Leader partners with site and enterprise leadership to integrate EH&S requirements into business strategy, plant management systems, and daily operations, with a strong focus on injury prevention, environmental stewardship, and operational resilience

The position requires demonstrated ability to lead leaders, manage and develop EH&S organizations, influence executive stakeholders, and represent the site with regulatory agencies and corporate governance bodies

(Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide senior leadership and governance for all site EH&S programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory entities, as well as BD corporate policies, standards, and management systems.

• Serve as the site’s primary EH&S authority and regulatory representative, leading interactions with external regulatory agencies and corporate governance teams.

• Lead, manage, and develop the site EH&S organization, including succession planning, capability development, performance management, and alignment with BD people‑leadership expectations.

• Establish and execute site EH&S strategy and multi‑year improvement plans, aligned with business objectives and enterprise EH&S priorities.

• Integrate EH&S requirements into the plant management system, ensuring risk‑based decision‑making is embedded into operations, engineering, and capital planning.

• Provide expert oversight of environmental compliance programs, including air, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous waste, chemical management, and all required permitting and reporting.

• Ensure all environmental permits, licenses, inspections, and regulatory submissions are accurate, timely, and defensible.

• Oversee occupational safety, industrial hygiene, emergency response, and contractor safety programs, ensuring risks are proactively identified and mitigated.

• Provide executive‑level oversight of occupational health programs, including medical surveillance, workers’ compensation, wellness initiatives, and PHI compliance.

• Lead investigations of significant EH&S incidents, regulatory findings, and near‑miss events; ensure effective root cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions.

• Sponsor and oversee internal and external audits, including regulatory inspections and ISO‑based assessments, ensuring closure of findings and systemic improvements.

• Establish and monitor leading and lagging EH&S performance metrics, using data and analytics to drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.

• Champion a strong safety culture, influencing leaders and associates to demonstrate visible ownership and accountability for EH&S performance.

• Support enterprise EH&S initiatives, best‑practice sharing, and cross‑site collaboration.

• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Education and Experience

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical), Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical discipline.

Preferred:

• Advanced or professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or equivalent.

• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 lead auditor experience.

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt.

Minimum Experience:

• 8–10 years of progressive EH&S experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading EH&S teams and influencing senior site leadership

• Proven experience managing complex regulatory programs and agency interactions.

• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, chemical, or similarly regulated industries preferred.

Basic Knowledge and Skills

Proficient / Working Knowledge:

• EH&S regulatory compliance and management systems

• Environmental permitting and reporting

• Continuous improvement methodologies

• Data analysis and performance metrics

• Training strategy and delivery

Advanced / Specialized Skills:

• Senior leadership and organizational development

• Executive‑level communication and influence

• Regulatory interpretation and risk governance

• Incident investigation and systemic risk mitigation

• Strategic planning and program management

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities

Physical Capacity Profile

Ability to climb stairs of varying heights

Ability to swat

Ability to extend arms directly in front and overhead

Why Join Us?

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 healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to 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, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Primary Work Location

USA SC - Sumter

Additional Locations

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