Job Description

Job purposeThe Safety Officer in a tire manufacturing facility is responsible for implementing and maintaining safety protocols, procedures, and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for all employees. They will oversee safety training, conduct regular inspections, investigate accidents, and recommend corrective actions to mitigate risks and prevent incidents.Main responsibilities

• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with EMIA, local, provincial, national regulations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of equipment, machinery, and facilities to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide safety training to plant personnel on topics such as hazard recognition, proper equipment usage, emergency procedures, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.
• Be a root cause specialist during accidents, incidents, and near misses investigations to determine root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and help guide Line led investigations.
• Maintain records of safety inspections, training sessions, and accident investigations.
• Collaborate with management, Process Leads, ODMs, and personnel to promote a safety-conscious culture and encourage active participation in safety initiatives.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory changes related to safety in tire manufacturing.
• Conduct risk assessments, JSA and recommend measures to minimize occupational hazards and environmental impact.
• Participate in safety committees, meetings, and audits to assess and improve safety performance.
• Participate in HSE contractor vetting, accreditations and management.
• Conduct periodic Contractor: Collaborate with procurement in implementing HSE requirements throughout the end to end procurement process.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety regulations and company policies among contractors and visitors.

Qualified candidates for this important position will therefore need to demonstrate the following:

• Agility - to work in a matrix and complex environment where change happens at a rapid pace
• Courage - to share ideas, think out of the box
• Ownership - to see the bigger picture and take ownership by thinking and acting beyond the role

Bridgestone LEADERSHIP ESSENCEQualified candidates for this important position will therefore need to demonstrate the following:

• Establishes strategic direction and effectively communicates the vision: Communicates a clear and inspiring vision for the business; drives competitive and innovative strategies and is able to generate alignment against the strategic direction
• Demonstrates business acumen to achieve results through others: Understands, educates and applies the fundamental business concepts by which a company operates in order to deliver results and create a climate that fosters personal commitment to excellence
• Promotes and enhances company culture: Champions the organization's shared values and beliefs
• Effectively manages across cultures: Achieves effective collaboration, alignment, and communication across multiple dimensions of cultural diversity
• Demonstrates self-awareness and emotional intelligence: Recognizes one's personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits. Understands emotions and their effects
• Intellectually curious in support of learning agility: Actively identifies new areas for learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities; uses newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learns through their application
• Embraces and leads change and innovation: Encourages different and innovative approaches to address problems and opportunities; facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the organization
• Identifies and develops organizational talent: Attracts high calibre diverse talent , leads and guides others to accomplish organizational goals and objectives through on-going development and collaboration

Required capabilities

• Strong knowledge of safety regulations and standards, including OHS requirements.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively train, communicate, and collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to conduct thorough investigations and risk assessments.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with safety management software is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and the capability to drive change and foster a safety culture.
• Physical ability to perform safety inspections and respond to emergencies as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Certification in occupational health and safety (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (Certified Machinery Safety Expert, B.Tech: Safety; Nebosh certificate) preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a safety role within a manufacturing environment, preferably in tire manufacturing.

DisclaimerDiversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEA's values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of 'serving Society with Superior Quality', which is essential in shaping and creating the organisation, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognise that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success.MORE INFORMATIONAll applications will be reviewed. Our Recruitment team will contact the suitable applicants for the next step of the recruitment process.We are looking forward to hearing from you!DISCLAIMERDiversity and inclusion are a central part of Bridgestone EMEAs values at the highest level. This is key for our people to show a passion for excellence for improving society connected to the world in which we live. Our commitment to diversity, is linked to our founders mission of Serving Society with Superior Quality, which is essential in shaping and creating the organization, serving all people, respectfully, connected to our business. We recognize that everyone is different and that attracting, developing and retaining our employees will create a sustainable working environment which is essential to our success. This means that all job applicants and members of staff will receive equal treatment and that we will not discriminate in particular on grounds of gender, marital status, race, ethnic origin, color, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion or age.

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