Senior Manager, Environmental

Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Manager of Environmental Affairs to lead environmental initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves developing sustainability strategies, managing environmental performance metrics, and acting as a liaison between various business units. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in environmental engineering, a pollution prevention mindset, and the ability to communicate effectively across all organizational levels. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, and contribute to impactful environmental management practices that enhance sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental initiatives and compliance across the organization.
• Monitor environmental legislation and assist facilities in compliance.

Skills

Environmental Management

Data Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

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. 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.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Manager of Environmental Affairs to join our corporate team in Nashville, TN. The primary purpose of the Sr Manager, Environmental is to facilitate implementation of corporate and business-unit level environmental management programs within manufacturing and non-manufacturing operations within Bridgestone. This individual will administer and improve systems for collection, review and examination of data or information, which may be financial or operational, and process and prepare it for use for purposes of enhancing the management decision-making capabilities of the Environmental Affairs Department, including internal and external performance reporting. This position facilitates the identification and implementation of a documented Environmental Management System (EMS) incorporating energy conservation/pollution prevention opportunities and environmental best practices across the company. The candidate will also serve as a technical consultant and liaison to BSAM Business Units and facilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Bridgestone Americas environmental organization.
• Act as single point of contact to EHS Organization and Manufacturing and Non-Manufacturing Leadership.
• Develop environmental performance and strategies for sustainability metrics and goal setting, CO2 reduction, corporate remediation, and Environmental Management program implementation.
• Participate with Global Environmental Working Group.
• Monitor pending environmental legislation and assist facilities in understanding and complying with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Identify, track, and report on key performance Indicators relevant to environmental aspects and impacts to drive accountability and performance measurement.
• Provide technical support and oversight for improvement of environmental information management systems.
• Interpret data and provide recommendations to improve energy efficiency, recycling, waste disposal, water use, and air pollution control.
• Maintain records, prepare reports, and compose correspondence relative to assigned program areas.
• Audit facilities and programs in order to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and corporate standards.
• Broaden and promote energy conservation and pollution prevention programs including site assessments, benchmarking, collaboration, and communication of best practices enterprise-wide.
• Assist in strategic planning, procedure development, standardization, and program implementation.
• Perform industry benchmarking analyses with regard to environmental aspects, programs, and performance.
• Evaluate and maintain general knowledge of external environmental programs and certifications and make recommendations for application within the company.

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental Engineering or related science with ten (10) years of professional experience in an Engineering or Scientific field implementing environmental activities to conserve natural resources; working in an environmental management system; or environmental regulatory compliance assurance.
• Computer literacy and ability to manipulate and develop spreadsheets and help design or improve databases.
• Ability to perform research work, make mathematical computations and provide comprehensive and innovative recommendations on environmental engineering issues.
• Pollution prevention mindset with drive for process standardization and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental engineering.
• Strong organizational agility to enhance cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of organization.
• Strong ability to self-direct work with broad guidance and input from management.
• Ability to travel around 25% of the time.