Senior EHS Leader — Manufacturing Safety & Compliance

BD; Columbus (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead the EHS function at the Columbus (West) manufacturing site. You will drive strategic safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage a team of EHS professionals to foster a strong safety culture.

The role requires strong technical EHS expertise, familiarity with OSHA and ISO standards, and the ability to influence cross-functionally as a Plant Leadership Team member.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Functional Safety Certifications or related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of EHS professionals.
• Develop and implement strategic EHS initiatives and metrics.
• Coordinate safety programs such as LOTO, Machine Guarding, and Electrical Safety.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, policies and procedures.
• Design and deliver EHS training for the site.
• Facilitate incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous improvement

EHS compliance

OSHA/EPA/DOT regulations

Root cause analysis

Communication

Data analysis

Conflict resolution

Presentations

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s in EHS/Engineering

Master’s preferred

Safety certifications (ISO 45001)

Tools

Auditing tools

ISO compliance

Job description

BD is seeking a Sr. Manager, Environmental Health & Safety to lead the EHS function at the Columbus (West) manufacturing site. You will drive strategic safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage a team of EHS professionals to foster a strong safety culture.

The role requires strong technical EHS expertise, familiarity with OSHA and ISO standards, and the ability to influence cross-functionally as a Plant Leadership Team member.