Becton Dickinson

Machine Safety COE Leader

USA SC - Sumter, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 15 days ago

TypeScriptPerformance ManagementRoboticsLeadershipCollaborationOSHA

About the role

Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it's no small feat.
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.
At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

15+ years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, automation, or EHS.
Experience influencing senior leaders and guiding enterprise-wide change initiatives.
Technical Expertise
Deep expertise in machine safeguarding, automation, and controls.
Advanced working knowledge of:

Major capital investments
Automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing initiatives
Significant equipment modifications and line upgrades
Influence equipment standardization and technology selection to reduce enterprise risk.
Define role-based competency requirements for engineers, maintenance teams, and operators.
Establish machine safety assurance programs, including audits, self-assessments, and maturity models.
Define and track enterprise KPIs related to machine safety, including leading indicators.
Advise executive leadership on machine safety risks, investments, and performance.

Machine guarding and safeguarding
Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
Electrical, controls, and functional safety systems
Ensure alignment with regulatory and consensus standards (OSHA, ANSI, ISO, IEC, NFPA) and regional legal requirements.
Establish governance mechanisms to ensure consistent application and compliance across all sites and regions.
Define the network approach to machine risk assessment and risk reduction, including methodologies, tools, and escalation thresholds.
Ensure high‑risk machinery and processes are identified, assessed, and mitigated using robust engineering controls.
Monitor machine-related incident trends, near misses, and precursor events; sponsor systemic corrective actions.

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

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world.
Establish and own the global machine safety vision, strategy, and roadmap aligned with enterprise EHS and operational excellence objectives.

Monitor machine-related incident trends, near misses, and precursor events; sponsor systemic corrective actions

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