Senior EHS Leader: Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead the EHS program at our Columbus West site. You will drive strategic initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor a team of EHS professionals.

The role requires strong technical EHS expertise across LOTO, machine guarding, safety training and incident investigations, with leadership responsibilities on the Plant Leadership Team. BD values safety, quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Functional Safety Certifications, Certified Safety Specialist, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of EHS professionals at a large manufacturing site.
• Develop and implement strategic EHS initiatives, policies, programs and metrics.
• Coordinate day-to-day EHS program activities (LOTO, Machine Guarding, Powered Industrial Trucks, Electrical Safety, Fall Protection).
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, permits/licenses and company policies.
• Design and deliver EHS training programs for the team.
• Facilitate incident investigations with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement in EHS processes through audits and data review.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate EHS into operations.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Environmental compliance

Presentation skills

Communication

OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in EHS or related field

Master's degree preferred

Certifications preferred (Functional Safety, Safety Specialist, CIH, Six Sigma)

Job description

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead the EHS program at our Columbus West site. You will drive strategic initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor a team of EHS professionals.

The role requires strong technical EHS expertise across LOTO, machine guarding, safety training and incident investigations, with leadership responsibilities on the Plant Leadership Team. BD values safety, quality and continuous improvement.