Work Team Leader

Company Overview

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

This position will oversee the tire maintenance and service program on transit bus vehicles. This position requires the management of teammates, a communication cadence with Transit personnel, administrative duties, and physically performing tire work. This position requires being flexible and working the early morning shift. This position will work at Bus Transit locations.

Pay Range: $0.00 - $100.00

SUPERVISION

• Oversee teammates at transit location(s).
  • Communicate any concerns with teammate performance, attendance or behavior to management.
  • Make Field Manager aware of instances when teammates exceed performance expectations and their contributions positively impact the business.
• Manage paperwork and inspections per the contract.
• Visit location(s) regularly to validate contract compliance and safety.
• Communicate with Bridgestone and transit personnel as needed.
• Ensure each teammate understands expectations and can work independently.
• Ensure teammates are performing duties in a safe manner.

GENERAL SERVICE

• Mounting, balancing, and repairing Bus Tires.
• Any other duties as assigned.
  • Occasionally service other customers in the general vicinity of transit.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in efficient operating conditions and keep them clean (inside & out).
• Unload and load tire and related items from the truck as required.
• Keep the work area clean and clear of all debris to ensure a safe work environment.
• Attend meetings held by the Field Manager
• Process all necessary paperwork on time.
• Observe all safety rules and procedures associated with the performance of duties.
• Use personal protective equipment according to regulations and policies.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OCCUPATIONAL DEMANDS:
• The environment is very hot during the summer months and cold during winter.
• Exposure to various chemicals used in cleaning, lubrication, etc.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and lifting over 50 pounds regularly.
• 100+ pounds of pressure when pushing tires.
• Repetitive and sustained exertions, forceful exertions, awkward postures, mechanical stress concentrations, vibrations.

NATURE OF DECISION-MAKING

• What to communicate to Field Manager
• Determine tire and supply needs.
• Types of repairs necessary.
• Material to best complete the service work requested.

Determine disposition of off tires.

Relevant experience and education required

At Bridgestone, you are Free to Be

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they bring their whole self to work. 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, because who you are is what we need.

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.