Senior EHS Leader, Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

Becton Dickinson; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead the EHS team at our Columbus West site. You will develop and execute strategic safety initiatives, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and partner with site leadership to embed a strong EHS culture.

The role requires deep technical EHS knowledge, experience in a large manufacturing environment, and the ability to influence without direct authority. English communication essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Professional certifications in safety/industrial hygiene preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of EHS professionals, providing guidance, support and development opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategic EHS initiatives, policies, programs and metrics to improve site EHS culture and performance.
• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of critical safety programs (LOTO, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection).
• Ensure compliance with relevant EHS regulations, laws, standards, permits/licenses and company policies.
• Design and deliver training programs to enhance EHS team skills and knowledge.
• Facilitate incident investigations with strong root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in EHS processes through audits and data analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS considerations into operations.
• Support BD leadership on EHS matters as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Initiatives

Technical Expertise

Compliance

Training & Development

Incident Investigation

Continuous Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Functional Safety Certifications

CIH/Industrial Hyg certification

Tools

OSHA PSM familiarity

ISO 14001 familiarity

ISO 45001 familiarity

ISO 50001 familiarity

Job description

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead the EHS team at our Columbus West site. You will develop and execute strategic safety initiatives, ensure compliance with applicable laws, and partner with site leadership to embed a strong EHS culture.

The role requires deep technical EHS knowledge, experience in a large manufacturing environment, and the ability to influence without direct authority. English communication essential.