Job Description Summary

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. 

Position Summary:

       The EHS Multi-Site Leader is responsible for management and performance of the Environmental, Health, and Safety function for the designated sites.  The individual leads the network of EHS associates across sites in the business unit in order track and measure performance, assess capability levels and identify common areas of EHS risks that can be managed across sites through program implementation.  They provide ongoing support to site EHS associates to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulation across sites in the Business Unit portfolio.  The EHS Multi-Site Leader is a key advisor for senior operations leadership and EHS Central leadership for the business unit, ensuring that EHS aspects are considered in the business’s operations strategy (ex. Architecture / process changes). Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides oversight to EHS resourcing to site level based on the nature of operations; and focuses on capability building across site level EHS associates in the network. (Includes participation in the recruitment and hiring of site level EHS)

• Mentors sites and drives professional development pathways. Onboards new EHS associates and partners with Central EHS to ensure all system accesses and training are provided. Provides training to sites and leadership through Leaders as Teachers model.

• Main point of contact to the sites. Engages appropriate stakeholders of the organization to ensure effective support and resourcing for the sites and Business Unit.

• Effectively communicates EHS performance and path forward to BU Operations leaders; engages BU operations LTs on EHS matters to ensure a strong culture of associate safety and environmental management. Owns the execution of the Central EHS strategy for designated sites Participation in applicable Leadership Teams. Comprehends the operations strategy for aligned BUs and able to implement a roadmap to support operations.

• Support site EHS coverage when there are openings in their team

• Provides guidance to sites regarding injury/incident investigations, proper root cause analysis, safety alerts write-ups including distribution and ensures corrective actions being address across their network of sites.

• Obtains input from sites and relays feedback regarding the development and implementation of Central EHS Program and standard reviews. Leads the implementation of policies/programs with site EHS staff. Supports site project and program planning utilizing risk-based prioritization. Collaborates with Central EHS staff on the development of policies, goals, and programs (within specific expertise).

• Establishes mechanisms to periodically review objectives and metrics to ensure alignment of EH&S strategies with business needs. Verifies accuracy of site reported metrics and indicators

• Provides operational verification of high-risk action closure. Coaches site and ensures sites are always audit-ready.

• Engages or leads in applicable project teams in support of both BDX EHS and site network strategy

• Conducts site visits across the network to provide coaching/training on EHS capability building; and to support and advise sites in the event of significant changes (i.e., construction / process changes).

• Advises sites in the BU portfolio in the event of government agency inspections (i.e., OSHA or EPA) and in any procedures that may follow a citation.  Acts as a liaison between the site and Central EHS and Legal when correspondence is needed with government agencies.

• Keeps abreast of changes to EHS that may impact BU/site operations; Initiates changes to practices and procedures to support compliance requirements.

• Demonstrates ability to use influence skills to successfully develop and implement effective safety and environmental programs which engage all sites ac