Company Overview

Firestone Polymers, LLC is headquartered in Lake Charles, LA and manufactures polymers and synthetic rubber in our world-class ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 registered plant located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Firestone's unique anionic polymerization technology allows production of high purity, high molecular weight polybutadiene and a wide range of block, random, and vinyl modified styrene-butadiene copolymers. These products are sold around the world for use in tires, impact modification of plastics and hot melt adhesives. Statistical process control is used in every step of the operation. Firestone Polymers, LLC is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas, a division of Bridgestone Corporation, the world's largest tire and rubber company.

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We are seeking a Health and Safety Manager to join our Lake Charles, LA team.

This role will oversee other safety professionals, have an impact on local Emergency Response Training, and other safety-related activities.

• Oversee health, safety and security functions, activities, and manages the sites 4 Fire & Safety Technicians

• Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace

• Leads the Emergency Response Team including ensuring training, drills, and equipment are taken care of

• 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 health and safety

• Maintaining and analyzing records of workplace injuries, illness, and absences to identify areas of concern and provide information required by OSHA

• Serves as the point of contact for health, safety, and security

• Manages and develops experienced safety and health professionals who exercise independent discretion

• Develops, implements, and/or maintains programs, policies and strategy for short-term and long-term results, and influences others outside of own job area regarding policies, practices and procedures

• Develops, implements, and/or maintains a comprehensive safety management system. This includes providing leadership and support for the line-driven safety process, occupational safety programs, industrial hygiene, fire prevention, and security

• Oversees, supports, and develops the plant’s Safety and Health Committee while fostering and promoting an effective working relationship with the plant’s local Unions

• Provides guidance on regulatory and legislative matters (OSHA, NIOSH, ANSI, NFPA) and oversees government compliance inspections and activities

• Collaborates with corporate Safety and Health resources

• Decision making is guided by strategic objectives of specialization

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

• Typically requires a Bachelor of Science in Safety / Industrial Hygiene / Engineering or equivalent and 4+ years full-time safety and health experience; or Master's in Safety / Industrial Hygiene / Engineering and 2+ years full time safety and health experience; or 10+ Years full time safety experience.

• Must be able to communicate with executive and plant leadership, as well as teammates at all levels of the plant

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or another professional certification preferred.

What we offer

At Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:

• 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.
• A diverse and inclusive team.

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.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.