EHS Manager

As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics.

Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

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 Med Tech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

• Provide leadership and oversight for Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) to all Germany manufacturing facilities. Provide EHS support to regional field organisations.

• Ensure full compliance with all applicable regulatory, corporate and ISO management system requirements.

• Drive continuous improvement in EHS performance, culture, and operational excellence.

• Partner with site leadership to integrate EHS into business processes and decision-making.

• Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory authorities and external stakeholders.

• Develop, implement, and maintain EHS programs, policies, and procedures in line with legal and corporate requirements.

• Ensure compliance with German occupational safety, environmental protection, fire safety, and waste management regulations.

• Act as appointed Fachkraft für Arbeitssicherheit , Fire Protection Officer, and Waste Manager (as required).

• Lead risk assessments, hazard identification, and implementation of appropriate control measures.

• Support the development of safety analyses, operating procedures, and risk evaluations.

• Drive a proactive safety culture including incident and near-miss reporting, investigation, and root cause analysis.

• Deliver EHS training programs and build capability across employees, supervisors, and leadership.

• Manage and continuously improve environmental and safety management systems (e.g. ISO
  14001, ISO
  45001).

• Ensure compliant waste management processes including storage, handling, and disposal.

• Prepare and report EHS KPIs locally and within the regional/global matrix organisation.

• Plan and conduct internal audits and support external inspections and regulatory audits.

• Collaborate with works councils, occupational health providers, regulatory authorities, and professional associations.