Senior Health & Safety Specialist

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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. Business Unit BAMG - Aiken PSR Management Level Individual Contributor Job Category Legal, Compliance & Audit Position Summary We are searching for a Senior Health & Safety Specialist for our Aiken PSR plant 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 heath 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 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 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.