Company Overview

　　Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

　　We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

　　Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

　　Business Unit

　　BAMG - La Vergne

　　Management Level

　　Professional

　　Job Category

　　Legal, Compliance & Audit

　　Position Summary

　　• Developing HS&IH professional coordinating all safety and health related activities for the facility, including promoting and supporting line-driven safety processes to help achieve the plant’s safety and business objectives.

　　• Employee/Labor Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the wellbeing of employees including:

　　• Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace

　　• Identifying potential workplace hazards, unsafe equipment, work practices, and working conditions by actively being out on the manufacturing floor and participating in cross functional team meetings/audits

　　• Investigating accidents and liaising with engineers, management, Union leadership, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence

　　• Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to employee health and safety

　　• Maintaining and analyzing records of workplace injuries, illness, and absences to identify areas of concern and provide information required by regulatory agencies

　　Responsibilities

　　· Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive safety management system. This includes being a contributing resource to the Safety and Health Manager and the line organization

　　· Oversees the entire workers' compensation claims process by establishing a thorough and aggressive system to closely manage and monitor claims

　　· Coordinates all industrial hygiene activities including medical surveillance, air monitoring, noise, hazard communication, laser, ventilation, radiation, chemical approval, etc.

　　· Coordinates the fire prevention programs including routine inspections/testing and issuance of hot work permits – acts as the Company liaison with the property insurance carrier and local fire authorities

　　· Facilitating safety related training/meetings as needed

　　· Overseeing the contractor safety program to ensure compliance with BSAM and federal requirements

　　· Engagement with teammates and leadership regularly to create a good sense of safety morale as well as a pro-active mindset, this job will require time on and off of the manufacturing floor

　　· Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision

　　· Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals

　　· Supports continuous improvement/automation activities

　　Technical Expertise:

　　Thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local government regulations related to health, safety, and industrial hygiene.

　　Working knowledge of chemistry and toxicology as it relates to health and safety

　　Other Skills:

　　Shares knowledge effectively within the work team

　　Able to clearly and concisely summarize and present information, both orally and in writing

　　Cooperates with and works effectively with colleagues, plant staff and external associates

　　Ability to build productive networks with internal and external resources to provide access to relevant expertise and new developments in the field

　　Analytical Thinking

　　Impact through Influence

　　Preferred:

　　Professional certifications: ASP, CSP

　　Hard work ethic/takes initiative

　　Passionate and enthusiastic

　　Teachable

　　Self-Motivated

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Typically requires a minimum of 4-5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field; or 3 years and a master’s degree

　　Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

　　Employment Eligibility

　　If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.