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’re 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.

BAMG - Des Moines

Management

Legal, Compliance & Audit

• Employee Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the wellbeing of employees including, but not limited to the following:
• Oversee health, safety and security functions, activities and management for the location.
• 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.

• Manages and serves as the point of contact for health, safety and security functions for the Plant.

• Manages and develops experienced safety and health professionals who exercise independent discretion.

• Develops, implements, and/or maintains programs, policies and strategy for short-term and long-term results, and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures.

• Develops, implements, and/or maintains a comprehensive safety management system. This includes providing leadership and support for the line-driven safety process, occupational safety programs, industrial hygiene, fire prevention, and security.

• Oversees, supports, and develops the plant’s Joint Labor-Management Safety and Health Committee while fostering and promoting an effective working relationship with the plant’s local Union.

• Provides guidance on regulatory and legislative matters (OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA) and oversees government compliance inspections and activities.

• Collaborates with corporate Safety and Health resources.

• Decision making is guided by strategic objectives of specialization.

• Must be able to communicates with executive and plant leadership, as well as teammates at all levels of the plant.

• Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.

• Typically requires a 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.
• CSP, CIH, PE or related certification preferred.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action 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.