Safety and Health Coordinator

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Trenton, SC is seeking a Safety & Health Coordinator to lead employee safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance at the plant.

The role involves identifying hazards, conducting audits, investigating incidents, and delivering training. A minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree (or 3 years with a master’s) is required, with potential for growth within a global manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

• Requires strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical/technical problem solving used to develop new safety solutions.
• Experience leading projects and coaching junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects or processes of diverse scope 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Company OverviewBridgestone 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 UnitBAMG - Aiken ORRManagement LevelIndividual ContributorJob CategoryLegal, Compliance & AuditPosition SummaryWe 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/mitigatehazardous conditions within the workplace• Identifying potential workplace hazards, unsafe equipment, work practices,and working conditions• Investigating accidents and liaising with engineers, management, and healthand safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and preventtheir recurrence• Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits toensure compliance with organization and government standards related toemployee health and safety• Maintaining and analyzing records of workplace injuries, illness, andabsences to identify areas of concern and provide information required byregulatory agenciesResponsibilitiesLeads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervisionCoaches and reviews the work of lower level professionalsSupports continuous improvement/automation activitiesUses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/proceduresSupports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholdersMinimum QualificationsTypically 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. If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply.Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.At Bridgestone, you are Free to BeWe believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves 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. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.What we offerAt 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.An effective and inclusive team.Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to 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 EligibilityIf 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.