Env., Health, and Safety Engineering Supervisor jobs in Aiken, SC

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

Assists departments and plant management in achieving safety and business objectives including: safety design process program including machine and process risk assessment and new/modified equipment safety release, contractor safety program including contractor auditing and education, new hire safety orientation including providing training for newly hired teammates.

Promote and provide technical safety to support the facilities line driven safety process. Manages assigned safety programs to ensure they are in compliance with government and corporate regulations. Conduct safety related projects which promotes and improves team member safety. Also assists with new equipment safety releases, industrial hygiene air sampling and noise monitoring, OSHA recordkeeping as well as teammate training and orientation. Provides advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to employee health and safety. Maintains and analyzes records of workplace injuries, illness, and absences to identify areas of concern and provide information required by regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision

Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals

Supports continuous improvement/automation activities

Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures

Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders

Other duties as assigned

Employee/ 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

Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Industrial Hygiene or other related field is preferred. Preferred credentials include: Graduate Safety Practitioner, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Industrial Hygienist, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager.