Lead, Health & Safety Specialist

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 Legal, Compliance & Audit Position Summary We are looking for a seasoned HS & IH professional with oversight of all health, safety and industrial hygiene matters within the particular division, with the objective of minimizing HS & IH liabilities to the company. Responsibilities Support the division's operational leadership and locations in their efforts to develop and achieve safety objectives. Reviews HS & IH policies and procedures. Leads their implementation as developed, updated, or otherwise as necessary to ensure comprehensive safety and health activities within the division. Conducts regular HS & IH audits for educational and conformance purposes. Promotes and monitors safety activities and processes, driving proactiveness. Supports the investigation of serious loss incidents and assists with determining root causes and developing countermeasures. Works with plant/site leadership to develop and implement HS&IH initiatives. Oversees and supports OSHA recordkeeping and other internal/external reporting for their division and locations. Oversees and supports regulatory related matters, including those related to OSHA and involving enforcement actions or consultative services. Provides technical assistance to plant/site personnel on HS & IH matters. This includes training and developing plant/field safety managers, coordinators, and contacts. Technical expertise: Thorough knowledge of all federal, state, and local government regulations related to health, safety, and industrial hygiene. Thorough knowledge and experience in health, safety and industrial hygiene program development, implementation, and management. Acts as a primary HS & IH expert within the division, with ability to advise leadership and management on essential HS & IH matters. Requires a strong understanding of Bridgestone Americas policies and procedures. Has a thorough understanding of the division's operational goals and strategies. Knowledge of current industry trends and practices in safety. Communication/Contacts: Provides consultative advice on specific technical issues where required. Effectively communicates safety information to numerous audiences across all levels. Maintains positive working relationships with internal and external resources. Desired Experience and education: BS in Safety / Industrial Hygiene / Engineering or equivalent and 4+ years' full-time safety and health experience. MS in Safety / Industrial Hygiene / Engineering and 2+ years full time safety and health experience. GSP, ASP, CSP, CIH or related certification preferred. Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience with a Bachelor of Science degree or related field; or 6 years and a master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years of experience; or equivalent work experience. 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. 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. A diverse and inclusive team. 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. 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.