Job Description Summary

This position is global in nature. It will provide support to local site management, through the global facilities operations group, in meeting their corporate obligation of maintaining a safe, healthful, environmentally sustainable, and compliant work environment through the development of consistent programs that leverage established business tools. The individual will be the conduit between the Central EHS team, and the supported sites EHS representative(s) as well as partners in Sales. The position will focus on the development and maintenance of a consistent EHS infrastructure.

The Global Facilities EHS Lead will be providing leadership on EHS programs while working directly with all Corporate NBU, mixed use sites, Sales organization and indirectly engages and leads all maintenance and facilities personnel on EHS initiatives. This role supports all Regions.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

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. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Role and Responsibilities:

This position is global in nature. It will provide support to local site management, through the global facilities operations group, in meeting their corporate obligation of maintaining a safe, healthful, environmentally sustainable, and compliant work environment through the development of consistent programs that leverage established business tools.  The individual will be the conduit between the Central EHS team, and the supported sites EHS representative(s) as well as partners in Sales.  The position will focus on the development and maintenance of a consistent EHS infrastructure.

The Global Facilities EHS Lead will be providing leadership on EHS programs while working directly with all Corporate NBU, mixed use sites, Sales organization and indirectly engages and leads all maintenance and facilities personnel on EHS initiatives. This role supports all Regions.

Strategic Orientation:

The Global Facilities EHS Lead interfaces and coordinates EHS policy with Associates throughout our sites globally. This individual will maintain strict oversight of all external contractors.  They will guide the policy updates and site EHS procedures and interface directly with regulatory agencies, inspectors and internal stakeholders.  This individual will be able to empower and lead continuous improvement initiatives and be able to help lead change associated with the outcomes of these events.   Collaborating with facility design teams on generating scope of work, value engineering, project timelines and be able to contribute through their project management delivery methods. The support of this role can extend to individuals who are working remotely but assigned to a location not actively sustained by a business unit.  Clients can include offices, laboratories, warehouses, training venues, and remote operations.

Sphere of Influence:

The Global Facilities EHS Lead reports to the Global Facilities Director located at the Franklin Lakes, NJ BD site.  The position requires heavy interface and interaction with Senior Leaders and colleagues from Central EHS, Human Resources and Central Sustainability and other internal collaborators.  This interface includes understanding the needs, communicating with site facilities requirements and strategic objectives as well as risks and risk mitigation measures from an EH&S standpoint.  This individual would also have a direct influence on the site Facilities operations through maintenance standard methodologies.

Other responsibilities include:

• Represent Global Facilities Operations and Local site management when corporate policies are being developed.

• Providing the overall leadership to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and related regulations, including BD policies and procedures.

• Plans, develops, administers, and manages organization safety policies, programs and training.

• Oversees the maintenance of EH&S records (accidents, waste manifests, etc.) and prepares appropriate reports. Audits facility and operations and investigates accidents. Recommends and/or initiates changes to mitigate hazard and repeat accidents.

• Conduct or oversee training for personnel on safety, health and environmental issues. Provides advice on safety and protection and carries out audits to ensure that organization and government standards on environment, health and safety are met.

• Assists facilities leadership with developing/improving strategies for maintenance of buildings, grounds, and operations. As required prepares analyses and cost estimates for renovations, expansions, etc. Monitors utility systems to ensure full and efficient operations. Initiates cost saving measures in all areas of responsibility around energy use and operations.

• Conducts Continuous Improvement Kaizen Blitz’ aimed at establishing as-is process and developing a more efficient To-Be process. 

• Provides leadership on a site wide Emergency Response Team and maintains good relationships with local first responders.

• Provide EHS support to the BD Sales organization in partnership with Central EHS

• Be a Subject Matter resource for all EHS aspects.  Maintain access to technical expertise (internal or external) that can meet the diverse stakeholder needs

• Guide business partners to meet regulatory and BD corporate requirements.

• Be the conduit between non ISC sites, non-R&D, Sales and the Central EHS Team.  Communicate and advocate up and down.

• Mentor EHS professionals

• Support non EHS professionals providing resources at the sites.

• Support business continuity

• Ensure each site has adequate infrastructure to provide a compliant, safe and healthy workplace.

• Review and approve all CAPEX Appropriation Requests as the BD EHS expert on all facilities CB2s including EHS review of project and EHS expectations of contractors supporting capital project.

• Applicants must be authroized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time.

Desired Skills:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience with understanding and implementing programs to ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, Radiation regulations.

• Understanding of Management system principles and the ability to lead administer a management system.

• Must be a solution-oriented team play who can lead a team, influence decision and work collaboratively across multiple businesses, regions, and functions with associates at all levels of the organization. 

• Strong regulatory background in local, state and federal standards in Health, Safety and Environmental. 

Education and/ or Experience Required:

The position requires a broad knowledge of multiple EHS Aspects.  Specific aspects include:

• Air Discharge

• Waste Water Discharge

• Storm Water Discharge

• Non-Hazardous solid waste

• Hazardous Waste

• Biomedical Waste

• Emergency Response

• Life Safety

• Workers Compensation

• Record Keeping and Reporting

• Building Protection Infrastructure

• Chemical Safety/Industrial Hygiene

• Biological Safety

• Radiological Safety

• Ergonomics

• New Equipment Installation

• Construction

• Building Operations

• Hazardous Materials Transportation

Experience:

• 7 - 10 years of experience in the field of Facilities EHS operations and around site hazardous waste handing regulations and environmental policy around air and water permitting.

• 10+ years of experience developing and maintaining EHS Systems across a diverse range of environments (office, manufacturing, Warehouse) 

• Experience working in an FDA regulated environment. 

Education/Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or technology field (environmental health, safety; engineering, chemistry, biology)

• Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Safety Professional preferred

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

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

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of 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, or any other protected status. 

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Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

USA AZ - Tempe Headquarters, USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B, USA GA - Covington BMD, USA IL - Vernon Hills, USA NC - Durham - Davis Drive

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At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$143,300.00 - $236,500.00 USD Annual