Senior Health And Safety Specialist

Company Overview

Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future. We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. 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. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need. Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Position Summary

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

• Required: Bachelors degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental Safety & Health and 3+ years of relevant experience.

• Industrial Hygiene Experience preferred

• Relocation Assistance Provided with Full Benefits Package