Central Business Solutions

Central Business Solutions; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Relocation assistance

Travel reimbursement for interviews

Job summary

Central Business Solutions in Sumter, SC seeks an experienced EHS leader to oversee site environmental, health and safety programs in a tightly regulated manufacturing environment. You will drive governance, regulatory interactions, and strategic EH&S initiatives.

The role requires 8–10 years in EH&S within regulated industries, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and leading teams at senior levels. Advanced certifications (CSP/CIH) preferred.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of EH&S experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership of EH&S teams and senior site leadership.
• Experience managing complex regulatory programs and agency interactions.
• Experience in medical device/pharma/chemicals or related regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership and governance for site EH&S programs in compliance with regulatory entities and BD policies.
• Serve as site EH&S authority and regulatory representative with external agencies.
• Lead and develop the site EH&S organization, including succession planning and performance management.
• Establish site EH&S strategy and multi-year improvement plans aligned with business goals.
• Integrate EH&S into plant management systems with risk-based decision-making.
• Oversee environmental permitting, reporting, and compliance programs.
• Ensure timely regulatory submissions and permit renewals.
• Oversee occupational safety, industrial hygiene, emergency response, and contractor safety.
• Lead executive oversight of health programs including medical surveillance and workers' compensation.
• Lead investigations of EH&S incidents and sponsor audits with closure of findings.

Skills

EH&S governance

Regulatory interpretation

Data analysis

Continuous improvement

Training strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

CSP/CIH or advanced certifications

Job description

Bounty Description

Industry: Medical Equipment / Devices

Job Category: Engineering - Environmental and Geological Engineering

Job Responsibilities

Primary Duties, Roles, and/or Authorities

• 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

Compensation

• Base Salary -USD $140,000 to $150,000
• Full-time
• Benefits -Full
• Relocation Assistance Available -Possible for ideal candidate
• Commission Compensation -No
• Bonus Eligible -No
• Overtime Eligible -No
• Interview Travel Reimbursed -Yes
• Security Clearance Required: No
• Visa Candidate Considered: No

Candidate Details

• 7+ to 10 years experience
• Seniority Level -Mid-Senior
• Management Experience Required -Yes
• Minimum Education -Bachelor's Degree
• Willingness to Travel -Occasionally

Ideal Candidate

Dynamic leader who can oversee the site as an EHS expert.

Strategic with a plan to bring the safety standards to the fullest extent in a highly regulated, high volume manufacturing environment!