Senior Health & Safety Specialist

Company OverviewWherever 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.Business UnitBAMG - Aiken PSRManagement LevelProfessionalJob CategoryLegal, Compliance & AuditPosition SummaryAssists departments and plant management in achieving safety and business objectives including: safety design process program including machine and process risk assessment and new/modified equipment safety release, contractor safety program including contractor auditing and education, new hire safety orientation including providing training for newly hired teammates.Promote and provide technical safety to support the facilities line driven safety process. Manages assigned safety programs to ensure they are in compliance with government and corporate regulations. Conduct safety related projects which promotes and improves team member safety. Also assists with new equipment safety releases, industrial hygiene air sampling and noise monitoring, OSHA recordkeeping as well as teammate training and orientation. Provides advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to employee health and safety. Maintains and analyzes records of workplace injuries, illness, and absences to identify areas of concern and provide information required by regulatory agenciesResponsibilitiesLeads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervisionCoaches and reviews the work of lower level professionalsSupports continuous improvement/automation activitiesUses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/proceduresSupports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholdersOther duties as assignedEmployee/ 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 agenciesMinimum QualificationsTypically 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.Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or other related field is preferred. Preferred credentials include: Graduate Safety Practitioner, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.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 EligibilityIf 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.