Senior Business Operations Specialist

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. seeks a Senior Business Operations Specialist to provide high-level operational support for the Technical Services Group in Muscatine. You will handle system administration, reporting, and cross-functional coordination to ensure efficient processes.

The role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, managing multiple priorities and maintaining data integrity across Salesforce, Mitti, Access databases, and related systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; 3 years with a master’s; or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across all levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion handling confidential information with professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Proficiency with business systems including Salesforce, Mitti, Access, Office, SharePoint, SAP, PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

• Process dealer warranty credit transactions with accuracy and compliance.
• Process dealer rim reconditioning requests and track orders.
• Manage manual billing for dealer buyout products with proper documentation.
• Support laboratory and engineering operations through order management for tread products.
• Lead Salesforce system enhancements and training within the TSG.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Mitti (SafetyCulture)

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

SAP

PeopleSoft

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.

Job Category

Supply Chain & Procurement

Position Summary

The Senior Business Operations Specialist provides high-level operational, systems, and administrative support to the Technical Services Group (TSG), including Muscatine-based and field personnel, as well as the Bandag Training organization. As a key member of the TSG Leadership Team, this role supports the effective execution of critical business processes, system administration, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. The position requires strong organizational and analytical skills, along with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

Business Operations

• Manage and process dealer warranty credit transactions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution.
• Process dealer rim reconditioning requests, ensuring timely order entry and tracking.
• Manage manual billing processes for dealer buyout products, including parts and tread products, while maintaining financial accuracy and appropriate documentation. (dept 30 & 32)
• Support laboratory and engineering operations through order management and fulfillment activities for tread products.
• other duties as assigned.

Systems and Information Management

• Serve as the primary business contact and subject matter expert for Salesforce within the TSG organization by: Leading system enhancement, development, and process improvement.
• Provide troubleshooting support for Technical Service Representatives (TSRs) and other users to optimize system effectiveness.
• Create, maintain, and distribute reports and analytics to support operational and leadership decision-making.
• Managing workflows, task assignments, and user access requirements.
• Maintain system governance and administration within Mitti (SafetyCulture), including user, group, and dealer setup and ongoing maintenance.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of Bandag dealer and equipment master data across Salesforce, Access databases, and related business systems.

Training and Event Planning

• Planning, coordination, and execution of Technical Services Group leadership events and annual TSG Week activities.
• Coordinate events (meals) for Bandag Training Courses held in Muscatine.

Financial Support and Continuous Improvement

• Manage monthly purchasing card (P-Card) reconciliation and expense reporting processes.
• Administer monthly fleet and pool vehicle lease payment activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative, reporting, and system processes to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned by TSG leadership.

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.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Proficiency with business systems and applications, including:
• Salesforce
• Mitti (SafetyCulture)
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SharePoint
• SAP
• PeopleSoft

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We 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 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.
• 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 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.

Based in Nashville Tennessee, Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers.

Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment Our Way to Serve, Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.