[Hiring] Division EHSS Manager @Bridgestone Americas

Role Description

This position is part of the Bridgestone Retail Operations (BSRO) Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) team which is responsible for strategically developing, implementing and promoting programs across a portfolio of 2,200+ retail stores in the United States that align with global and regional safety and environmental stewardship goals as part of a company-wide culture of compliance and performance.

• Provide direct support for the division and act as a critical partner with field leadership and the operational team.
• Monitor and influence safety and environmental compliance in support of the strategic and tactical business plans for retail.
• Foster a strong Environmental, Health & Safety Sustainability (EHSS) culture to achieve operational excellence.
• Must reside in the North Eastern part of the USA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 6+ years of relevant experience including 3-5 years management or direct/indirect leadership experience or relevant work experience.
• Must live or be willing to relocate to the NE BSRO Division.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to influence others and operate effectively in a consultative environment.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, changing environment while demonstrating initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws and regulations, with guidance from company counsel, and develop appropriate business policies.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple business functions and with external stakeholders, including vendors and regulatory agencies.
• Sound business judgment and the ability to understand the complexities of a large organization and apply legal and regulatory requirements appropriately.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Reside in the NE part of the USA.

Requirements

• Administer comprehensive OSHA, EPA, and company EHSS compliance programs through leadership engagement, worksite analysis, hazard prevention and control, training, and teammate involvement.
• Develop and implement EHSS programs, policies, and procedures in collaboration with the EHSS team to ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and site-specific regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic input to EHSS and operational leadership by identifying field concerns, compliance gaps, trends, and corrective action opportunities.
• Drive division-wide implementation of EHSS strategies and initiatives, using leading and lagging indicators to promote a culture of compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the division’s EHSS function, including validating store self-assessments, conducting site walk-throughs, and coaching Area Managers and operational teams on EHSS standards and expectations.
• Provide guidance to leadership on OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA, and other applicable regulatory requirements, including oversight of government inspections and return-to-compliance activities.
• Oversee and support incident reporting, investigation, tracking, and trending processes, ensuring required internal reporting is completed and appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Partner with the workers’ compensation team on injury investigations and return-to-work efforts, and participate in division business meetings to integrate EHSS priorities and initiatives into operational processes.

Benefits

• 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.