What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health & Safety Supervisor position at Bridgestone Americas?
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 are 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.
Position Summary
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
• Supervises support roles with responsibility for performance review/management and training • Sets day-to-day objectives, organizes workflow, provides guidance, and supports achievement of goals for team • Leverages prior experience to solve issues using latitude of existing guidelines, also recommending changes within specialization policies/procedures • Works closely with specialization manager • Communicates regularly with management and infrequently with executive leadership • Other duties as assignedBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience
