Lead, Health & Safety Specialist

Health, Safety & Industrial Hygiene Professional

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

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:

• 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.