Lead, Health & Safety Specialist

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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Skills

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.
Strong understanding of Bridgestone Americas policies and procedures.
Comprehensive understanding of the division’s operational goals and strategies.
Knowledge of current industry trends and practices in safety.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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Schedule

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