Division EHSS Manager - NE Division

Bridgestone Americas

11d

About The Position

This position is part of Bridgestone Retail Operations’ Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability (EHSS) team, which develops, implements, and promotes programs across more than 2,200 U.S. retail stores in support of global and regional safety and environmental stewardship goals. The manager provides direct support to the Northeast division and partners with field leadership and operational teams to monitor and influence safety and environmental compliance in support of retail business plans. The role also monitors line-driven support for a strong EHSS culture and operational excellence. The candidate must reside in the northeastern United States or be willing to relocate to the NE BSRO Division. Travel may be up to 50% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 6 years of relevant experience, including 3–5 years of management or direct/indirect leadership experience, or relevant work experience.
Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the NE BSRO Division; the candidate must reside in the northeastern United States.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills, including the ability to influence others and work 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, including the ability to work across business functions and with external stakeholders such as vendors and regulatory agencies.
Sound business judgment and ability to understand the complexities of a large organization and apply legal and regulatory requirements appropriately.
Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

Administer 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 with the EHSS team to meet 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 compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
Manage the division’s day-to-day EHSS function, including validating store self-assessments, conducting site walk-throughs, and coaching Area Managers and operational teams on EHSS standards and expectations.
Advise leadership on OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA, EPA, and other applicable requirements, including oversight of government inspections and return-to-compliance activities.
Oversee and support incident reporting, investigation, tracking, and trending, ensuring internal reporting is completed and corrective actions are implemented.
Partner with the workers’ compensation team on injury investigations and return-to-work efforts.
Participate in division business meetings to integrate EHSS priorities and initiatives into operational processes.