Safety and Health Coordinator

Bridgestone Americas; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engaging onboarding experience

Professional development opportunities

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Diverse and inclusive team

Job summary

A leading tire manufacturer is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Specialist for its Trenton, SC plant. The role involves developing safety policies, investigating workplace accidents, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience and a relevant bachelor’s degree. The company values diversity and offers a supportive work environment along with competitive benefits for team members dedicated to safer, more efficient mobility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Identify workplace hazards and unsafe practices.
• Investigate accidents and recommend improvements.
• Provide training on safety protocols.
• Analyze workplace injury and illness records.

Skills

Health and Safety Regulations

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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 Senior Health & Safety Specialist to join the team in our Trenton, SC plant.

Employee/Labor Health & Safety responsibilities

• 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 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.

Benefits

• 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.