Safety and Health Coordinator

Bridgestone; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Professional development

CSR activities

Global work environment

Work-life balance

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. seeks a Safety & Health Coordinator for our Trenton, SC plant. The role leads safety projects, analyzes incidents, and mentors junior staff to uphold health and safety standards.

You will collaborate with engineers and management to implement policies, conduct audits, and ensure regulatory compliance while driving continuous improvement across the site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in safety and health roles.
• Bachelor's degree (or higher) required; advanced degrees considered.
• Commitment to Bridgestone's values of diversity and inclusion and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leads safety and health projects with limited supervision.
• Coaches and reviews work of junior staff.
• Supports continuous improvement and automation in safety processes.
• Uses analytical reasoning to develop solutions to safety issues.
• Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a "Bridgestone West" strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Business Unit

BAMG - Aiken ORR

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Job Category

Legal, Compliance & Audit

Position Summary

We are seeking a Safety & Health Coordinator to join the team in our Trenton, SC plant.

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
• Investigating accidents and liaising with engineers, management, 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

• 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
• Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures
• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals, and teams.

Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. 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 are made of, because who you are is what we need.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to "Serve Society with Superior Quality", for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.
• The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.
• Corporate Social Responsibility activities.
• A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity 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.